A cami top for $5.

A bikini for $12 bucks.

Heck, even two dollars will seal the deal on a food sealer.

Inside a SHEIN clothing store

Let’s start at the basics.

It was created back in 2008 by Chris Xu when it was originally called Sheinside (viaPitchbook).

There is even apetsection which offers everything from coats and hats to plush toys and leashes.

Shein by Georgia Toffolo event

But let’s get back to the insanely inexpensive prices you’ll find at SHEIN.

Why is everything so, well, cheap?

engage in child or forced labor.

So there you have it: SHEINclothing is inexpensivebecause it’s outsourced.