"Fast-fashion giant Shein's arrival in Paris this week was a tale of two cities - one welcoming, one outraged. On Wednesday, the Chinese company opened its first physical location in the French capital's iconic BHV department store, drawing huge lines of eager bargain hunters, as well as long lines of protesters and a hefty police presence. The divisive nature of the occasion was hard to ignore as I stepped out of the metro station onto the Rue de Rivoli."
"Shein has faced ongoing criticism over labor and environmental practices - but outrage spiked ahead of its Paris store opening when childlike sex dolls were spotted for sale on its website. Just hours after the new store opened its doors, the French government said it would suspend Shein's site after prosecutors said they were investigating the issue. In a statement shared with Business Insider, Shein said:"
The store opened in BHV department store on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris. Huge lines of bargain hunters queued alongside long lines of protesters and a heavy police presence. Protesters chanted and hurled insults at shoppers. Several independent brands removed their products from BHV to avoid association. Outrage intensified after childlike sex dolls appeared for sale on Shein's website. French prosecutors opened an investigation and the government said it would suspend Shein's site. Shein issued a statement committing to work with French authorities to address concerns.
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