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Associated Press

Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion, China’s Shein.
A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang confirming the deal was obtained by Associated Press on Friday.
Everlane did not disclose a purchase price. Shein declined to comment.
Everlane was founded in 2011 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer with a mission to produce eco-friendly and affordable clothing. The company publicised regular audits of its pay and working conditions, as well as the brand’s environmental impact. The online retailer opened its first physical store in 2017.

But the company in recent years has been embroiled in controversies surrounding treatment of its workers, according to media reports.
L Catterton began acquiring significant stakes in Everlane in September 2020. becoming its majority owner. It also owns a significant stake in brands Boll & Branch, Etro and Birkenstock.
Preysman officially stepped down in 2022.
“Like many brands, we’ve faced increasing pressure in a rapidly changing retail landscape,” Chang wrote in the letter. “This partnership allows us to remain independent, and gives us the stability and resources to make a larger impact, without compromising on the quality and standards that make Everlane, Everlane.”
Chang, who became CEO in 2024, wrote that the deal will enable the business to invest more in its product, innovation and staff. He emphasised that Everlane will remain an independent brand, staying true to its “sustainability” commitments.
Chang said he will continue as CEO and its leadership will remain in place.


The takeover bid arrives at a time when Everlane is struggling. Sales are down and debt has mounted, according to Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail. The company needs new ownership to survive and Shein can provide that financial stability, he said.
Shein can establish a presence outside fast fashion through Everlane, Saunders said, as growth within the industry becomes more difficult. Tariffs and other trade restrictions under the Trump administration have upended imports of the inexpensive clothing that dominates fast fashion.
But Everlane and Shein are an odd couple, Saunders noted.
Shein is unlikely to completely retool Everlane’s supply network, Saunders said, but even being associated with the Shein group may be “somewhat jarring for core Everlane customers”.
“Ultimately, the deal likely saves Everlane,” he said. “But that salvation comes at a price.”


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The ‘jarring’ takeover bid arrives at a time when Everlane is struggling with weak sales and higher debt


The ‘jarring’ takeover bid arrives at a time when Everlane is struggling with weak sales and higher debt.


Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The ‘jarring’ takeover bid arrives at a time when Everlane is struggling with weak sales and higher debt

The ‘jarring’ takeover bid arrives at a time when Everlane is struggling with weak sales and higher debt