fashion econ: fast fashion & price transformations

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What defines ultra fast fashion?

  • 100% online

  • ultra-low prices

  • daily drops

  • massive supplier networks (Shein, Temu)

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How important is Shein in France?

  • approx 3% of clothing purchases by volume

  • 20M users

  • 3rd largest site after Vinted and Amazon

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Why do consumers buy ultra fast fashion?

  • Low prices

  • Trend responsiveness

  • Wide availability

  • Convenience

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What problems does ultra fast fashion create?

  • Poor working conditions

  • Environmental damage

  • Overconsumption

  • Waste

  • Plagiarism

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How has Made in China perception changed?

Only 27% of consumers systematically avoid it

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How have fashion prices evolved in 30 years?

+10% vs +49% for consumer goods

→ relative fashion prices fell by 26%

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What is the impact on household budgets?

Fashion represents a declining share of spending.

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Why is the mid-range segment struggling?

Due to a strong price gap: mid-range items are ~3x more expensive than ultra fast fashion.

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Why can’t brands easily raise prices?

High compettion and price-sensitive demand.