Fri, 9 October, 2026

Shein ‘sticking out their tongue’ at government with boutique at Paris department store, expert says



It’s one of the French capital’s most coveted retail spots — and fast-fashion giant Shein will soon be setting up shop there. To the dismay of competitors, environmentalists and Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo, the Chinese firm is opening its first-ever physical boutique in the city, inside the BHV department store. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks with fashion editor Dana Thomas about Shein’s impact on fashion, consumption and the environment.

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