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Local 'boutique' selling Shein clothes

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dymantisparkelhorniments · 25/04/2026 10:56

My local independent clothes shop put a post on Instagram showing 2 new pieces they had in. I really like them and went in to have a look. I didn't have time to try on so said I would be back next week.
Here I am mindlessly browsing Shein and lo and behold there are the dresses I had seen earlier for a third of the price
AiBU that a local independent 'boutique' should not be selling Shein clothes or am I out of touch?

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UnderactiveUnderachiever · 25/04/2026 11:00

They are free to sell whatever they like just as you are free to shop elsewhere. I don't understand your problem with this?

HattiesBag · 25/04/2026 11:00

Are they cutting off the Shein label and putting on their own?

Giraffeandthedog · 25/04/2026 11:00

I might be wrong, but I don’t think it’s necessarily manufactured exclusively for Shein - just churned out by factories in China and then sold almost like commodities.

Alternatively, it could be a different brand that the manufacturer/Shein have copied.

Bundleflower · 25/04/2026 10:59

It’s a bit crappy but at the same time I’m assuming you’re aware that they buy from wholesalers for cheaper? That they’re doing all this for a profit?

ShetlandishMum · 25/04/2026 10:58

Lots of Shein and Temu in shops.