Small designers hitting roadblocks trying to get support against Shein copies
Australian fashion designers Jo Smith and Kristian Williams criticized the lack of government support in combating copies of their work by Shein. Smith, whose designs were misrepresented, struggled to get help from seven departments, while Williams called out misleading 'ghost stores' selling low-quality replicas. Both designers are advocating for action against ultra-fast fashion's impact on local businesses.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 19:50 UTC
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