“Shein is a pillar of the fashion industry,” said Guo Ting Ye, a Shein supplier.
“I started when I started Shein. I witnessed his rise. To be honest, Shein is a great company in China. I think she will become stronger because she pays on time. This is where she is most trusted.
“If the payment for our goods is due on the 15th, whether it is millions or tens of millions, the money will be paid on time.”
Shein, with its grueling working hours and sometimes lower wages, may not be a source of comfort for all its workers. But for some, it is a matter of pride.
“This is a contribution we Chinese can make to the world,” said a 33-year-old supervisor from Guangdong, who did not want to give her name.
It is dark outside and the workers are returning to the factories after lunch for the last stretch. She admits the hours are long, but “we get along well with each other. We’re like a family.”
Hours later, after many workers have gone home for the night, lights remain on in several buildings.
Some people work until midnight, one factory owner told us. They want to make more money, he said.
After all, in London, Chicago, Singapore, Dubai and many other places, someone is looking for the next deal.
