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May 2026

Issue #3

Fast Fashion: 20 Years of Change


The new millennium brought smartphones and social media, making way for billion-dollar online shopping empires. Now in 2026, fast-fashion giant Shein is in pole-position to becoming the UK’s top retailer despite environmental and forced labour claims. As the industry shows no signs of slowing down, how can concerned consumers find their way back to the driver’s seat?

We bring in our expert to set the record straight.

This is what it means for real life communities.


Created by The University of Manchester.

This isn’t your breaking news source. This isn’t your social media feed. We take our time with current topics, talk to the experts, and see how the facts impact everyday people. Simple, really.