Everlane, Shein, and the myth of sustainable fashion

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By Frida GarzaMay 28, 2026, 2:46 pm193 ptsTrendingTop
As a college sophomore with an internet connection during the Obama era, I was instantly intrigued by the promise of the new direct-to-consumer clothing brand Everlane. I don’t remember how or when I found out about the fashion startup exactly; I just remember getting the emails. Launched around 2011 with…

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