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But in recent weeks, Temu and Shein have also faced greater scrutiny over their ties to China, the country where their businesses originated and where they continue to rely on manufacturers.

In terms of Clothing Junction’s men’s basket, the difference between it and Shein is R59.90. This seems significant when all other baskets are within a R100 range of one another.

Shein has one of the most downloaded mobile apps, has a dedicated and active hashtag on TikTok (#Sheinhaul) and is right behind Amazon and Nike when it comes to Gen Z’s favorite e-commerce websites.