Definition: Shein

A popular online shopping site founded in 2008 as ZZKKO by Chris Xu. Headquarters were initially in Nanjing China and later Singapore. In 2020, Shein became the world's largest online-only fashion retailer. Shein also offers a variety of products for the home, including kitchen, bathroom, storage and garden items. Throughout the years, Shein has had its fair share of lawsuits and criticisms, including labor and copyright violations, theft of intellectual property and environmental issues.