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Shein is, by some measures, the largest online only fashion company, which may be a surprise to those who have never heard of the app. Originally a portal to buy wedding dresses, Shein branched out ...

For plus-size girls in Hong Kong, shopping for clothes can be a difficult task. Most items that come in plus size are either too loose-fitting, or only come in dark colours, or both. That is how ...

A huge fire that erupted at a clothing market in Ghana’s capital Accra has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods and businesses. The fire at Kantamanto Market – one of the world’s largest ...

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Skintight leggings, crop tops and unitards have long been the workout uniform, but women’s active wear trends are expanding. By Misty White Sidell All Consuming is a column about things we see ...