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Brandon Doerrer
Jun 30, 2023

All the ways Shein’s influencer tour went wrong

The fashion brand is being accused of propaganda after hosting a crew of poorly informed influencers to improve its reputation. It did not work.

Shein calls the influencers’ videos 'authentic.' (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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