France Suspends Shein Website Over Sex Doll Sales and Regulatory Issues
Shein opened its first physical store in Paris on November 5, 2025, drawing hundreds of shoppers despite controversy surrounding its fast fashion business model and environmental impact. Simultaneously, the French government announced it was suspending Shein’s online platform due to the sale of childlike sex dolls. This action followed protests and a judicial investigation against Shein and other online retailers. Shein responded by pledging to cooperate with authorities, banning the sex dolls, and suspending third-party seller products, amidst news of a man’s arrest in relation to a similar purchase from China.
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