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Influencers say they're correcting the "misinformation" about labor practices and dangerous products after a trip paid for by Chinese fast fashion giant.
Fast fashion giant Shein paid for influencers to take a tour of part of its Chinese manufacturing operation several weeks ago, and the lucky Instagram and TikTok stars filled social media with videos from their recent trip last Tuesday. The videos showed off clean, pleasant factories, smiling workers, and a stalwart commitment to safety. Forced labor allegations? Never heard of them! And of course the products don’t have lead in them, you silly goose. Just as quickly as the internet celebrities