Too many pop-ups and notifications within the application may be annoying for some users
SHEIN
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Fast fashion is a term that you must have heard around a lot these days and Shein is a fast fashion brand based in Singapore that sells their clothes worldwide. Shein provides you with an Android application where you can fulfill all of your shopping needs. It has everything you would expect from a modern online clothing platform.
The e-commerce giant is a widely acclaimed option if you are looking for a new platform to try for what your attire demands. It has a vast product catalog with options ranging from all kinds of clothes to even electronics now. It has quickly become a popular name within the online shopping industry. If you are looking for new fashion, accessories, or electronics, Shein could be your next app to try.
How it works
The Android app offers a great and interactive user interface that keeps you hooked on the application. When you first open the application, it provides you with the home page that has the main carousel with great discounts going around in various categories - below are the most common categories for shoppers.
On the bottom, you can find your navigation options that have the following options to browse through:
Shop (home page)
Category: This page has all the categories in which you can buy things
New: This page shows you everything new on Shein
Bag: This is your cart
Me: This is your account page, where you can log in and manage your information and account
Like any other online shopping platform, Shein allows you to sort the items in terms of size, price, type, and more. Once you have the items you want to buy, you can head to the bag and use your card details to buy them.
The overall experience
Shein is a fast fashion brand which means that you can find the latest designs and trends very quickly at a low cost on Shein. Furthermore, it also focuses on getting the product at a quick pace to the customer, with shipping times as low as 3 days, but averaging around a week. The shipping and buying process overall is seamless.
Customer service and returns
Customer service and the return policy are the most important parts when it comes to any online shopping platform. While the return policy can be checked within the Android application or the website, the customer service is decent and available within the app. Some users have reported issues though, but nothing that cannot be resolved.
Conclusion
In case you are looking for a fast fashion brand to fulfill your trendy clothing requirements, Shein is a fantastic option for you. Within the last three years alone, it has taken a massive amount of customers onboard and provided them with a great alternative to other fast fashion giants within the industry. The amount of discounts (especially for new users) is a cherry on top.
Reviewed by Hamza Sadiq (editor rating 4 out of 5 stars)