Tweet Facebook Mail A Shein pop-up store that was to be opened in Perth has abruptly been cancelled weeks before the federal government is set to begin taxing fast fashion retailers. The three-day event was to reportedly include a live DJ, photo booth and giveaways and was pencilled in to launch on June 21 at the Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre. Both the centre and the company have been tight-lipped on why the occasion has been axed.
READ MORE: Calls for ban on ultra-cheap fashion products made with forced labour A Shein pop-up store that was to be opened in Perth has abruptly been cancelled. (AP) Big names plummet as Australia's most distrusted brands revealed View Gallery "At Lakeside Joondalup we work with a diverse range of retailers, partners and brands to provide our customers with engaging centre experiences," a centre spokesperson said. "This includes short-term pop-up activations with both local businesses and community groups as well as popular brands.
"This activation will no longer be proceeding at Lakeside Joondalup, but we look forward to bringing other new and exciting experiences to our community soon." Shein, while similarly vague, hinted the event may return in the future. "Shein is committed to providing the best pop-up experience for our Perth customers and will provide further updates in due course," a Shein spokesperson said.
Shein has catapulted in popularity despite accusations of poor working conditions and unsustainable practices, which has.