The New PR Launch Playbook, Shein x Everlane And Team FFW's Smart Swaps

The New PR Launch Playbook, Shein x Everlane And Team FFW's Smart Swaps

May 20, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

The hosts discuss the acquisition of Everlane by Shein and the surrounding reactions and implications.

Jasmine, Natalie and Paige are back to debrief about the business and brand news we're talking about in our group chats this week. Starting with Shein and Everlane: Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is acquiring US apparel retailer Everlane from majority owner L Catterton. The transaction values Everlane at approximately $100 million, a steep discount to the valuations it commanded during the height of the e-commerce boom. This story broke on Sunday and within hours the internet had fully convicted Everlane. The comments. The substack takes. The Insta stories from people saying they always knew. But before we pile on, we want to actually understand what happened here, because the reaction to this story is almost as interesting as the story itself. And there are some people who worked inside this company who have a very different perspective on what this sale actually means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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