Small designers hitting roadblocks trying to get support against Shein copies (opens original article in a new tab)

Small fashion designers in Australia struggle to get support against Shein's design copies, facing bureaucratic roadblocks and financial losses, while advocating for policy changes to protect intellectual property.

• Small designers face difficulties in getting support from government bodies against Shein's design copies
• Designers report roadblocks when trying to remove counterfeit products from online retailers
• Australian designers call for better consumer education and taxes on overseas fast fashion businesses
• Shein removes products when legitimate IP complaints are raised