A product listing for a shirt, sold by the fast-fashion retailer and modeled by a person who bears a striking resemblance to Mangione, has taken off online.
Shein has responded after a product listing featuring a shirt modeled by a person who bears a striking resemblance to the alleged killer Luigi Mangione, went viral.
„The image in question was removed immediately upon discovery“, Shein told Newsweek over email.Why It Matters
Mangione, 27, is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a hotel in Manhattan in December 2024. He is charged with 11 counts, including first-degree murder „in furtherance of an act of terrorism“; two counts of second-degree murder; two counts of stalking; and a firearms offense.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal murder charges, as well as terrorism charges.
Shein is a Chinese-founded global e-commerce platform that sells fast fashion items. The success of the business has been attributed to younger millennials and Gen Z consumers. The retailer has faced with criticism and controversy over its working practices, including allegations of forced labor in its supply chain, which Shein have denied, as well as over its environmental impact.
