Boohoo, a UK-based retailer, sports Insanely-affordable clothing for men and women, making it another good alternative to SHEIN for everything from $15 maxi-skirts to $7 print t-shirts.

President Trump made his play over protectionist policies during his campaign for the White House but Shein believes it can keep prices low with a fair playing ground.

What if, instead of being surprised when an item survives a few years, we shopped only for things that will last? The Financial Times’ Henry Mance gives his take.