True Friends

Episode 10: Why can't I stop buying Shein?


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Kate and EB discuss why we can't stop buying fast fashion even when we know the impact. We look at research, online discourse, and examine our own opinions on the hard truths of our shopping addictions and ways we can mitigate it. 

Sources:

  • The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained (Rashmila Maiti, 2025)
  • Fast Fashion Statistics (UniformMarket Editorial Team, 2025)
  • The Psychology of Influencer Marketing (Bradley Hoos, 2019)
  • Why Shopping Is Addictive (Alana Semuels, 2022)
  • Debunking the Myth: Is Ethical Fashion Always More Expensive? (GreenEarth Cleaning Editorial Team, 2024)

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True FriendsBy Kate Vancil & Elizabeth Bradshaw