Shein Needs to STOP Stealing from Small Businesses

Soooo.. fast fashion brands are stealing from small businesses NOT COOL
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[@MiaMaples]

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[@ImStillWonderingFarAway]

First :) hi I was in maui 3 days before the fire me and my family are so lucky but I feel so bad for the families there

[@lex6194]

Yes Thankyou Mia for all of this you do and I would love to give back so I,will be donating

[@xxoldmagicxx]

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[@sheilamacdougall6357]

Thank you Mia 🤍 The next one should be for fire relief in the NWT or BC! Yellowknife is so bad right now:(

[@allisonlucas018]

Someone else needs to overbid me on the red dress 😅 I bid to get the price up, but really don't need it

[@elizabeth37902]

big businesses have always stolen ideas from smaller companies. thank you for giving these more niche brands the credit they deserve!💕

[@Ocelots-tale]

YES I completely understand this it makes me so upset to see ideas stolen from people my mother runs a small business and im employed their she works extremely hard and deserves credit and asked permission

[@brendacollazo7740]

True. This is just me and my opinion only, there is no way i will pay that much money for a peace of clothing.

[@isabella_main]

fr!!

[@deesid4411]

@@brendacollazo7740those clothes are fairly priced for the hard work that goes into making them. You don’t have to pay that much yourself but you can’t deny that it’s scum tier behaviour for billionaire brands to steal those designs, like you have the money hire a designer

[@brendacollazo7740]

@@deesid4411 I totaly understand and agree with that, but not all of us have the money to spend it all in one piece...unfortunately. Sometimes we have to get way less expensive ones.

[@sarahwakeham5656]

Omg this video has made me so happy!!! I’m the owner and designer for Indigo Child and it means so much seeing you including my work and spreading our stories about our experience with SHEIN and other fast fashion companies to the world!!! Thank you for this😭💓 also you look so gorgeous in the vest x

[@VelvetVolcano]

I was just searching the comments in case you had commented anywhere because I was going to message you about this if not ^_^ was so great to see you featured! (Tamsyn from VelvetVolcano) xx

[@alamedadanceparty]

So happy you were featured!!

[@nalanimeza8606]

You are very talented ❤

[@nalanimeza8606]

Mom is so lovely ❤

[@Axelaandra]

Just my own question: Why did you have to include the LGBTQIA+ remark about your brand?

[@christimorgan1995]

Shout out to Mama Maples for her confidence modeling a swimsuit!!!🙌🏻 I totally support buying from small businesses even if the price is higher! Quality is always better and they deserve the profits for their original designs!

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Mia: "This is the suit!" Mama Maples: 😳 Her reaction was like, "I would do anything for you, Mia, but I'm NOT being filmed with half of my breast out!"🤣😂🤣

[@WendyAtHome21]

Mama Maples is smokin'! No wonder she's so confident rockin' the swimsuit. Seriously, both ladies are lovely. Great video and so glad to see the copycats taken down a notch and called out for providing subpar, aka CHEAP, copies. You don't get quality paying pennies on the dollar.

[@AmyB369]

I’m so glad you moved your content away from fast fashion and forced labor brands to supporting slow fashion brands and thrifting. I’m also glad you didn’t buy the knock offs to compare ❤

[@feela908]

YES! Ive been waiting for this change and im so happy

[@sarahwales6276]

​@@feela908Focus on your own life and choices, it's not for you to decide for others.

[@cottoncandiez8872]

​@@sarahwales6276dude wtf. They literally just said they were happy to see this change who pissed in your Cheerios? You good bro? If you're having a rough patch in life please reach out to someone who cares for you, it will get better

[@sarahwales6276]

@@cottoncandiez8872 Calm down! You really need to let this go!

[@ThatPinkLady]

Hi! I’m a crocheter and I think that the reason that most dupes of the knitted/crochet projects are different can be that if the piece is crocheted, then fast fashion companies can’t copy it as easily, since for knitting, you can automate knitting with knitting machines, but you can’t automate crochet things, meaning that all crochet pieces have to be hand-made, and therefore are more expensive to produce. Love the content! :)

[@alexnunez4435]

I was about to say that, I crochet too, u are right, they can use machines for knitting but nobody has created yet a machine that can crochet.

[@dorosays]

That's very cool to know, thanks for sharing! :)

[@KrisBarber65]

I crochet also and I didn’t know that either! I just never thought about it before.

[@kaweenis]

this is also important because if you see a garment that’s legitimately crocheted, you know it was hand stitched by someone who was likely paid pennies if its cheap. edit: the first one definitely looks hand stitched, second one too tbh

[@RoMayDrako]

I love it how the younger generation avoids using the term hooker for those of us that crochet

[@LunaCat503]

Shoutout to Mia for always standing up for what’s right and not promoting these terrible mega corporations. Love that Mia is always supporting small businesses too 💕

[@rainbelledrops1858]

I am sure you are the first one to buy items from those companies

[@sue9861]

As someone who used to make and sell handmade items, I totally get both sides -from a consumer point of view - though. Not everyone has the means to buy handmade items, and that's the main issue. These types of stores simply jump in on that. Let's be real, handmade items are of better quality, more sustainable, but are also more expensive because of the materials, time and attention (love) put into them. I get it if someone sees the swimsuit they love, but can't afford $239 for it and sees a knock-off for $13 and goes for it. Those who can will still buy the handmade version and will be happy with it, those who can't afford that are happy with a cheaper version of it even if it is of low(er) quality. Either way, both customers are happy.

[@kdurnin87]

Not only that, some off these smaller brands are size limited and sometimes the cheaper/knockoff versions are offered in a more vast size range.

[@louise3953]

I agree with the consumer end of what you’re saying but I wish companies like Temu would list who the original creator was or give them some compensation. I think it’s frustrating that even though pieces from these stores may be cheap, they surely they have much higher profit margins compared to the creator and for a tiny fraction of the effort and quality. Also many people who can easily afford the original prices will either not know it exists or will choose it simply because it’s cheap

[@sue9861]

@@louise3953 in an ideal world that would be the right thing to do. However, the creator could patent their design, to protect their design. Again, that comes down to money, which small/starting businesses don't have. You can't win that battle, not against big names like Temu/Ali/Wish etc. It also comes down to what is 'unique'? Is anything really unique? Not a lot of things truly are as most things are inspired by other so called 'unique' items. Which applies to basically everything: music, clothing, art etc. As the saying goes "Good artists copy. Great artists steal."

[@leonie4120]

i agree so much but they definitely should mention the original designer and the quality difference

[@giulia9116]

Tbh I would never buy a knockoff version of something from a small company just because I can't afford the real one. Sure, I'll buy mass produced, but at least they're the big company's original design and not a stolen one. Personally I just can't justify this in any way.

[@peng3668]

$239 for a swimsuit is very very expensive.

[@BrendasCreativeCove]

I agree.. maybe the max for a good quality swimsuit would be between $80-$100 and thats even a stretch for me.

[@callmewaves1160]

Gosh :/ I thought $89 for my G cup bras was expensive... I could never justify spending that kind of money not knowing if the bikini/swimwear are supportive or fitting for my plus size body.

[@cinnaxbunbun]

@@callmewaves1160 as someone who used to be a 40S before my reduction 2 years ago I completely understand this. But there's a UK based company that sells bras for bigger sizes and can run cheaper. It's called Curvy Kate or their other company Brastop. I've gotten K size bras for $40 on there. Obviously still not cheap but cheaper than what you're paying for now (yes it was US converted pricing). The bras are made really well as well. They also sell bathing suits too. I saw your comment and I like to help my fellow big chested people whenever I come across because I know how difficult it can be with finding things.

[@alamedadanceparty]

Yeah, that’s a bit more than I’d want to spend considering I barely ever go swimming and I’m not even proud of my body enough to enjoy being in a swimsuit. But the design was great and flattering.

[@sadiemckown3916]

no shit..😆

[@luised.1311]

Everytime she says knit to something that was crocheted, my little granny crocheter heart breaks a little hahha

[@MiaMaples]

I meant crochet :,(((((((

[@malearemele6382]

Mine too in my brain I was yelling " it's crochet 😭 I loved the video though

[@charlottesmom]

I won't show my crocheting sister this video her head would explode! 😂

[@lumo9455]

Ok ladies, I'm not a native English speaker, so would you tell me the difference? Please, thanks lysm ❤

[@malearemele6382]

@@lumo9455 knitting is done with two needles and are interlocking loops and crocheting is done with one hook and is basically creating knots. Knit items tend to be more lightweight and stretchy and crochet items tend to be bulkier and tighter but then that also depends on the yarn you are using too. With crocheting your creating one stitch at a time and with knitting all of your stitches stay on the needle until you finish the row

[@101handbags101]

Mama Maples looked so CUTE in that swimsuit! Super flattering and I have to say, it’s worth paying $239 for a flattering swimsuit that’s also comfortable and makes you feel confident wearing it.

[@ckilbarger01]

Right?! And it's got many different looks to it because the piece with the bottom is reversible plus two different top pieces plus two different ties that you can tie differently for however you want to look. Well worth the price

[@JustKelso1993]

No swimsuit is worth 239 dollars

[@alenkabkk]

Yes if you can afford it! There's no way in hell I can afford it on my teacher's salary.... none of these items actually.... I would never buy anything THAT expensive! No matter how sustainable they are....

[@OnePoetWanderer]

If I really had any use for a swimsuit in my life right now I would absolutely be splurging on that!

[@alexfortin4984]

I used to buy cheap swimsuits. I needed a boost of confidence after my pregnancy to be comfortable showing my new body. I bought a high quality one and I swear it changes everything.

[@a_adexter6786]

As a small business owner, thank you for covering that topic,ppl keep saying the handmade products are expensive and compare us to amazon,shein,etc.let me tell you when you hear environmental friendly,sustainable, and cruelty free..we mean it and we pay more for eco friendly raw materials and packaging. Acknowledging our efforts feels really nice,thanks❤

[@gmc5618]

If I had the cash I'd buy everything from small designers and businesses. Keep up your artistry ❤

[@sarahlee988]

As someone who has had my crochet patterns stolen, thank you for not supporting those fast shopping businesses and giving credit where it is due!! Also, that first outfit ttop and skirt would be super cute as a swimsuit cover up!

[@ria2335]

Heck yeah! Thank you for calling them out, Mia! Sometimes it’s hard for me to find the originals, and often it Is indeed more expensive, but it’s always SO worth it! Knowing where your money is going and who you are supporting is always a joy ❤❤❤

[@MiaMaples]

YES!!

[@ppnprox]

Temu or any fast fashion stealing fiber artist designs is so frustrating. My SIL has had me crochet her things she finds in stores and loves but doesn’t want to support the possibly unethically made products.

[@sarahwenger4479]

I love that! I recently found some crochet stuff in target and other cheapish stores and was shocked because those must be made by people making pennies for everything they make which is devastating

[@Sirius_Majoris]

Personally I can understand both parties, one (as a crochet artist myself) it sucks where designs worked on for weeks are stolen, and the other where most people cannot afford paying 300$ for a shirt (as someone where we don't have thrift stores and you can only find cute clothes online at an affordable price). I think what would settle everything is if those big brands could possibly ask for permission to copy the designs or at least credit the original designers, so everybody would be happy. When doing content creation, we often credit the sources of the info/images/videos we used in the content, and it works just fine then. I've even seen some crochet artist ask other crochet artist if they can copy the way they did something for their own products that they sell with credits, and they often don't mind at all. I don't understand why they can't do the same thing

[@rhondabear5639]

Love your perspective!

[@TheMimmieb]

Love this!

[@Mandylol90]

Even with thrift stores, what if nothing there is your style? What if you aren't a skinny girl and the cute stuff doesn't fit? It's more easier to pick out a cute piece that is your style and is your size except for breaking down in tears because you can't fit an item and that's the only size available

[@kerensa7349]

​@Mandylol90 if it's handmade most of the pieces are custom so you'd just send them your measurements. I'm not sure what your comment has to do with the one you're replying to

[@Mandylol90]

@@kerensa7349 I'm additionally adding on to their comment. Is there a problem?

[@MissFunky98]

I always find it weird that amazon is not called out in videos like this. But no if it’s on an American site it’s a dupe not a copy…

[@rhondabear5639]

That's a great point! Would love to see Mia address an American marketplace in the same way. A lot of people for some reason view Amazon differently...

[@mads1864]

@@rhondabear5639 She is Canadian...

[@kassylopez9774]

@@mads1864her nationality doesn’t change anything really. It’s the western perspective

[@Sue66741]

I don’t think it is so much to do with being an American site, just that it’s well established. Temu popped up like last year and it has just been trouble from the get go. I think Amazon gets away with it is because of their fast delivery services, and they aren’t as blatantly obvious with their thievery. Oh and also that’s it’s one of the most profitable companies in the world.

[@rhondabear5639]

@@Sue66741 fair enough, but being profitable shouldn't mean that people who are concerned about ethics and sustainability just ignore it. We're just saying that it would be good for Mia to include non-Asian companies who are doing the exact same thing, because you're right and a lot of people think about Amazon differently when they really shouldn't.

[@onceuponamelody]

I love how you are supporting these businesses!! 💞 I see so many influencers that I would NOT have expected accepting sponsorships from Temu and it boils my blood...

[@younce-davis952]

I was sad when Courtreezy accepted a Temu sponsorship.

[@amara560]

I'm sad to see Hopescope veering towards fast fashion again and again

[@jenskau]

@@amara560 me tooo at least shes mostly buying lost packages but still :(

[@amelia_rose_333]

@@amara560I’m on the verge of unfollowing her. SO much packaging/garbage/throw away stuff for content. I know she means well, but I’ve just been on the verge of not really wanting to watch and support that.

[@amelia_rose_333]

Same!!!

[@zoerachelm]

I absolutely LOVE the direction your channel is going in Mia, towards sustainability and mindful consumerism and away from fast fashion. Major props to you!! ❤

[@dinittendi246]

I don't know many big influencers who respect designers and fair working conditions as much as you do, Mia! Love you please keep it up and inspire everyone else

[@user-uk3ij7fy8o]

Her account is full of videos including shein, temu, wish....😅

[@afra8453]

I worked as a trainee at a Fashion Label. They stole also from other brands. They were searching for items they liked and then changed 30% of the design. They said that they can`t be sued for this... In addition, they treated the producers abroad badly. That was the reason for me to turn my back on the fashion industry after 2 months and do something else.

[@marieneu264]

Intellectual property is so difficult to prosecute, but the laws need to change. It’s getting out of hand!!!

[@Hopespringseternal]

I love when you expose copycats! It’s so important to remind us of this. It’s so easy to get carried away into the world of fast fashion, but quality and garments with long lives are so much more important! Not to mention the whole thing about taking money out of this brilliantly creative people’s pockets. I have so many pieces of clothing (which I still wear) that are 20+ years old. My Levi’s (not small business, but saved up to buy quality for my 30th birthday) finally had to retire this winter after 16 years. Makes a huge difference. Thank you, Mia!

[@stickshiftstarship]

My city is on fire and I can't go outside because the smoke will choke me. This little bit of honesty and integirity is just what I need today.

[@codewordapopla]

That's the perfect example, how people can change. Before, years ago, you did videos about those fast fashion brands, and now look at you! It's really heart warming to see how one can educate themselves and be better. Especially when you have so many people look up to you, you not only exposing fast fashion and promoting sustainability, but also encourouging other people to do so! Well done :) It's clear that you are on you tube not only for money. And I respect that.

[@jimmyearlworld8614]

Years ago? More like months ago 🤨

[@Purrsephone19]

I'm so happy you did this video. I've been seeing a lot of my fav creators having sponsorships from Shein/Temu recently that it has been disappointing to see. Fast fashion brands like this are always stealing designs and content to rip off, and it pisses me off. I LOVE this video concept! I want to see more people do this!

[@residentanchor]

Literally the only channel I watch these kinds of videos for how gracefully you handle the balance of trend and interest with not supporting these terrible places. Much love and respect to you Mia!

[@erinw6726]

Definitely appreciate not buying the cheap knock off for this video! Helps to call out the fast fashion company without contributing to the problem of rewarding the fast fashion brand. It definitely would be different if these types of companies asked permission first and made it transparent that the original designers approved of the alternative piece at a more accessible price point. Obviously and unfortunately there would still be a market for the lower quality fast fashion versions and making it clear that it's not the original design might motivate those who want to buy the higher quality product to buy directly from the designer... Or maybe that's just wishful thinking

[@_I_don_t_know_]

Unfortunately, situations like this will always happen. The reason is straightforward, ppl will buy it anyway. Most ppl could never afford small brand stuff coz they are not fast fashion, so they are expensive. And they still want to buy and dress in a pretty way so fast fashion is usually their only source.

[@AnnieColween]

Thank you Mia. I’ve been very lonely lately and struggling with being on my own. Having your content to watch makes it bearable a little while longer ❤

[@MiaMaples]

LYSM

[@humanpersonne]

You've got this. Sending you hugs and love.❤

[@thespankmyfrank]

Mia has been my comfort in a lot of difficult moments, so I feel you. I'm glad you're here and I hope you can find happiness again.

[@roroleboat]

I love that you are doing this with your platform! I'm learning how to sew and I have such a deeper appreciation for these artists. It takes so long to sew/knit/crochet!!!

[@TheNoi55555]

I really like the way this channel is becoming more aware and sustainable, backing up small businesses. I crochet myself and it's so frustrating to see stolen ideas, and selling pieces that take a lot of effort, time, and pain in the hands sometimes to make, for literally nothing. There are a lot of problems with fast fashion nowadays and I'm happy you are trying to raise awareness instead of advertising Temu, Shein, and the rest of these sites. Enraging that they can still exist and they are so successful...

[@ngozi230]

5:12 hey Mia! The reason for that is because hand knitting typically use thicker yarns like fingering, sport, dk and/or worsted weight meanwhile industrial machine knitting use very thin threads and/or microfibers

[@jaylenettepagan3842]

I could never afford the originals. They are cute but also soo expensive and out of my price range. I live paycheck to paycheck so these brands are not suitable for me and I speak for the majority of people that deal with this same issue.

[@lorenasanchez4893]

Same here I could never see myself buying a shirt that cost more than $30

[@marloespeters8404]

Same ! That's the reason i am doing thrift shopping . Because i want to look good without spending lots of money

[@TheSongwritingCat]

While fast fashion brands are taking advantage of the lack of legal protection or repercussions, this is part of the reason it's important for fashion to allow an exchange of ideas. You may never buy from DVF, but you can find a wrap dress at a price you can afford. You don't need to buy Chanel to have a quilted bag. There should be a way to stop the blatant copying (like the sweater with the exact same pattern) but allow similar designs to be sold in different price ranges.

[@Becksy_Boo]

Same. Thrift shops are mah jam.

[@rosey_ie]

Being unable to afford the originals does not mean being entitled to a cheap knock-off of it though. Fashion is a TOUGH industry to be a small maker/designer in. The people who are making the originals (for the most part, anyway, but obviously not Teuta Mitoshi) aren’t out here swimming in private pools and taking private nets either. They’re a small-business person who’s out here working their ass off to be noticed in an over-saturated market. You aren’t entitled to a knock-off version of their intellectual property. And what’s being showcased by Mia here isn’t “items taking inspiration or n from”, it’s direct knock-offs. Taking inspiration from someone else’s work is fine. Direct knock offs aren’t. Edited to add: if you think you’re poor, take a look at the lives of the people who are making these cheap knock offs for you with their bare hands. They are working in effective slave labour conditions, often in crowded and unsanitary living quarters provided by their employer overlords, hundreds to thousands of miles away from family (including their kids), with poisonous chemicals used in the making of the items risking their - AND YOUR - health.

[@shellykorol3710]

It's amazing that you are giving the spotlight entirely to the small business and how amazing their pieces are instead of ordering and comparing the dupes and by that giving them a stage!♥️♥️

[@jene6651]

Thank you for finally acknowledging those of us watching from the second camera angle, Mia. It's about time. We love watching you give these companies hell from over here. 😊 P.S. Mama Maples is my favorite 💕

[@uruwashiki]

the sad thing about this is that the smaller brands charge so much (as they rightfully should for stuff that takes hours and is handmade) but shein/temu charges less so most people can only afford to get the knock offs of stuff

[@mooncoven2421]

Your mom literally looks so cute it made me wanna cry 😢 She is the mom every motherless girl like myself wishes she had ❤

[@sanyaj6083]

Great video and as much as we all hate fashion and the horrors associated with it, this video also shows why people chose to shop on sites like Temu because there is no way I’m paying that much money for a swimsuit wtf… a good tip to afford stainable fashion is to shop their sale section

[@rachelzeke]

I absolutely love you bringing attention to these incredible small businesses! It’s so frustrating to see wealthy influencers who can easily afford to shop small do giant fast fashion hauls.

[@wescarepeople]

I hate how companies do this

[@tracitalbot4270]

I literally stopped the video to go open a tab for Ethically Dressed, so I wouldn't forget to go shop/browse. Thanks! You are one of the sweetest, kindest people on the internet.

[@wingsofshadow]

That green dress with butterflies is gorgeous! :O I'm not much of a dress wearing person, but I would wear that one.

[@lesahodgkins1674]

I am a newly starting small business and I truly love the fact you do videos like this. It’s so nice to know someone has are back when it comes to the thing we work so hard on. I thank You So Much for that. You are a super kind sweet awesome person. ❤

[@CheymaaBoukerche]

I hate that shein, temu, wish, and more multi billion companies are stealing designs from smaller companies. I love that you are giving the smaller companies the credit that they SHOULD get! love you

[@chelseyhussein7899]

Thank you thank you for making this video!!! Also thank you for being one of those influencers who doesn’t feel entitled to free things. I seriously appreciate the fact that you disclosed that you do actually pay for the items you receive. I’ve always loved your content!💕

[@grapesarepurple2636]

Really appreciate you Mia! I love how you're always trying to make a positive change. You're an inspiration 💗

[@Cxrriemc]

Omg i loved this video idea and your execution! Appreciate you constantly supporting small businesses and educating people and love energy you channels had for years now ♥️

[@madmumsy1]

Giving this video a thumbs up just for the comment about always paying for the items and never expecting things for free! Good for you Mia it’s why I totally believe all your reviews and you come across so trust worthy! Not something you can say about a lot of people online ❤

[@gabarella]

Many of the original items are crocheted, which cannot be done by a machine, and then duplicated in knit, which can be done by machine. If the knock-offs were crocheted it would be even worse, because they would be paying someone pennies per hour to hand crochet.

[@sheerpoetry7]

Thank you for linking the shops! I'm *obsessed* with that sweater!

[@lynettefranco6773]

Girl, I am obsessed with this video. Thank you for posting it. Absolutely amazing love every piece you showed off from all the small businesses.

[@Berry-ro6xu]

I noticed Mia calling out when pieces were handmade.90% of the clothes you buy are probably handmade (even shein). Some clothes are made by machines but the cost of programming the machine for each piece of clothing costs lots of money so it only makes sense if its bulk The only thing that is different are the working conditions and places they are sewn.SHEIN has their products sewn where labor is cheap but the other small business probably have them sewn locally.

[@kezzien56]

Thank you for this video Mia and showing how horrid these big businesses are! By the way Mama Maples rocked that one piece swim suit 🦋

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

I am in the middle. I hate that big companies steal designs from smaller companies. I feel bad that I can never buy from them because they are so expensive. It feels that the high middle class or rich can buy from them most of the time. I get that you are paying for the quality and the labor, which these companies deserve, but again, many can’t afford it. I love the strawberry dress, but with my salary, I can never afford 500 dollars for it which makes the replicas tempting. I don’t know. It is that line I am confused on? How can we support smaller companies if they are priced heavily?

[@erickaaamarieee]

That you for making wholesome and fun content 💕 i struggle with anxiety and when I’m feel a spiral coming I watch your videos 😊

[@j-j8984]

I didn't know this was happening until Style Theorists made their video and inspired me to limit what I buy from big fast fashion brands, and inspired me to write a paper about the topic for my professor, it got a B+!

[@debschreiner3600]

With great power comes great responsibility! I am so happy you are using your platform to educate consumers of some of the outlandish things that go into fast fashion and why the prices are so cheap (because the stuff is so poorly made with terrible quality fabrics. It hurts my heart to think about all of the people, both young and old, who are being used as slaves to make these pieces. It makes my heart hurt. Thank you Mia and Mama Maples. Great video.

[@scribblesandscotch]

I recently discovered your channel. I've been under the weather for a few weeks so I have been spending the time binging the fun and positivity of your channel. Thank you for the content!

[@abbymccorkindale227]

thank you so much for doing this video!!!! its heartbreaking to see hardworking committed small businesses have their designs stolen by such a big company and them not be able to do anything about it :(( this issue needs as much publicity as it can get!!

[@humanpersonne]

Now, THIS is how you use your "influence"! Preach Queen 👑

[@morganbanwell4525]

Glad you are educating everyone on fast fashion!❤❤

[@digitalpatternlibrary]

Haven't even started watching and this deserves a like. It's wonderful to see large-platform influencers bring this to people's attention. Luxury and indie fashion isn't a higher price tag for no reason. Garments should NOT cost less than a coffee. Who grows the crop? Harvests the yield? Spins the textile? Designs the idea? Samples the prototypes? Produces the product? Packages? Ships? Hosts the website? Pays the models? etc. SO much goes into garment production, and the disconnect the consumer faces against the product delivered to their door (through lack of education) is damaging independent businesses and those seeking to have a sustainable, ethical and positive footprint on the world in relation to their business. Bravo Mia 👏

[@stephaniesoriano4867]

Thank you, Mia for being an advocate to those designers who can't speak up. You give justice to them. You're such an inspiration. Thank you for using this platform and your power to defend them.❤❤❤. More powers to you! You really are an influencer.

[@jessicalee989]

As an aussie I see the swimsuit you got for mama maples is so versatile and such a good idea it’s so sad they’ve been ripped off

[@faizaanwar3662]

With that price point they are ripping others off

[@jessicalee989]

@@faizaanwar3662 they’re definitely not, they’re reversible so it’s two in one. And you can get different tops and mix and match. Plus it’s sustainable. There are so many other swim brands that are the same price and don’t offer what that brand does.

[@strugglebus3661]

I am obsessed with how the star and garter boutiques two piece looked on you, it's so stinking cute, I love that you are calling out these big corporations and crediting the original creators/designers. Keep being awesome Mia! Much love to the maples family

[@nehamaw]

Absolutely love that u did this! I mean it's not a surprise that shein, Ali express etc are stealing designs. Feel like that's common knowledge. But seeing the original design is so cool and interesting.

[@annihilxte]

I can’t believe I missed this video! Thank you for calling this out Mia, I have bought from Shein a couple times and only when I was really desperate for some cheap clothing. But I still feel awful for it. It’s such a shame how they steal from these small businesses! Love that you featured them, you’re truly such a real and amazing person! I absolutely love the green and pink sweater. I wish I could afford pieces like that! One day 😂

[@marymaggotface1994]

Thank you for calling out Temu / fast unethical fashion! As someone in the art community, theft is super prevalent and I hate seeing it so when big creators like you call out things like this, it's super helpful and makes me happy! This is why I love you and your channel! 💖

[@amandas7124]

As much as I get where this is coming from, some of these knit designs are decades old. I'm old enough to remember. Every design idea spins off of someone else's idea. Now, I'm definitely not saying it is right what Shien and Temu are doing but, do we know for fact that the "original designer's " were indeed the original designer's?

[@mariagr5055]

I love your content, the quality of your videos and the fact that you keep uploading weekly no matter the difficulties you mentioned in the past. Would love to see longer videos again 😉

[@brendalynn0]

I’m having a tough day and I needed this video because I can’t get enough of your content. BUT what I truly need right now is a hug from Mama Maples.

[@ilsakuchta]

This is such an important video. I love that you actually bought from the original creators instead of just addressing the issue and then continuing to accept sponsorships from companies like Shein, like some other people I've seen. Also, I am obsessed with your earrings! They perfectly compliment your outfit and the background.

[@JPiplup77]

I've been in love with those earrings since she wore them in another video a while back! I keep hoping she'll say where she got them.

[@katieowen4483]

As a knitter, crocheter and yarn dyer I can tell you that those crocheted and knitted pieces are worth so much more than they are even charging! The amount of yarn alone is hundreds of dollars. And don’t forget the TIME it takes! Hours into days into weeks and sometimes months! So I appreciate you for sharing these small businesses socials and work of those that had the original idea! And for you buying them! It means the world to us makers!!!❤❤❤❤

[@AlyssaSullivan]

Aliexpress isn't a fast fashion brand, it's a marketplace that fast fashion and other businesses are on. I feel like marketplace is like this really should have more checks and balances to make sure fast fashion isn't being sold on their platform, but unfortunately it's all money-based for them 💔 As a small business designer who's had my design stolen before, I really appreciate you showing the original creators! 🥰

[@pearl729]

Mia, it's so wonderful that you're bringing attention to this very serious issue of these brands stealing designs.

[@lex6194]

I legit screamed in joy when I got this notification!

[@mariaesquivel6555]

Me too 🥹

[@kookookawsar]

Same lmao 😂

[@MisLettow]

What good of you to make a video like this, it's important that this gets more attention! 💗💐

[@dominika85]

Hi, I just "found" you half an hour before and I really enjoy your videoes so far. Probably will watch a bunch of them tonight. Just had to pause and say - your mom is fabulous, beautiful and her confidence is inspiring.

[@twooceansapart]

Thank you Mia for always acknowledging the worth of hand Made items ❤❤❤❤

[@kylarobinson3552]

While I totally get it and am not a fan of fast fashion, I can't even come close to being able to afford the original pieces 😢

[@thesavingsorceress]

I am SO GLAD you’re sharing the word about how unethical Temu is. As someone who designs my own pieces too, I’d be heartbroken if my work was stolen. That swimsuit was perfect for your mom, and wow, that Teuta Matoshi dress was absolutely gorgeous as well! 🦋

[@amelia_rose_333]

I’m glad you made this video. I’ve seen a LOT of KZbinrs sponsored by Temu and it makes me angry. I mean, I know everyone wants to get paid, but you could never catch me promoting fast fashion/cheap crap by companies that use sweatshops and factories that destroy the earth.

[@ritaking4936]

You are so smart and a wonderful speaker! Your mother is so precious.

[@fatimazeineddine1659]

You know how harry potter fans are called potterheads, well my sibling and I are maplesheads❤😂 thanks for the AMAZINGGGG content❤

[@raviyien6560]

And that is the "problem" with sustainable, small brands: me and my wallet just can not afford to pay 300 for ONE bathing suit. I know it's super good for the enviroment but unless the enviroment feeds me and pays my rent i have no choice but to go to the copy instead

[@louise4887]

I think if you want something but you don't need it you could try to save up for sustainable brands, and otherwise, if it's a need, get secondhand stuff or go to regular stores

[@lh9310]

YES. it took me so long to accept that i do not in fact need more of anything right now,...and also knowing most of these brands are exploiting workers and killing the enviornment or investing in arms to fund wars helps to avoid fast fashion too@@louise4887

[@Lanylany24]

@@louise4887Is easy to say this to others. What about people from countries with lower income? 239 is a whole month salary in my country for example. How many years they have to save? Are they condemned to buy second hand clothes forever? Of course stealing designs is not ethical, is better to find original designs.

[@TheMimmieb]

@@louise4887wow this was a very privlidge comment . And that Word makes me want to vomit. But wow that was a little airheaded If you. You know not everyone can just save up for everything and many countries thrifting is more expensive. Also this comment is just like the just pick yourself up buy the bootstraps type shit. I could never afford a fuxking basic sqimsuit for 239 dollar and im not poor. I am on wellfare and working a little. And i am buy Mo means poor for my situation im. Actullay well of. But like people i work with literally would starve If they didn’t have the food we give them, don’t fucking ever tell me they just should save up money or thrift. These people are struggling to survive. Damn I will stop now because this made me hella angry. Okay sorry I am not trying to lash out on you. But I was just at work having to give people food so they could have food in their bellies tonight and this week. So it just hit a tough spot for me. Sorry it just came of insensitivit

[@louise4887]

@@TheMimmieb wow. Where I come from thrifting is the cheapest option ever. You can even get stuff for free. And I don't mean that you should try to save up for a 200$ swimsuit. I can't afford that either. But if for once you have your eye on something and you can eat and pay your bills, it's BETTER for the planet to get it from a sustainable brand, which makes that worth spending more money on. If you can of course !! That's all I meant. Not that people who can't afford to eat should save up for a sustainable swimsuit. Okay?

[@ellasermon5677]

Mia you are doing everything right and I love it. You educate people without shaming them and you set such a great example. KEEP IT UP QUEEN

[@aylinalz662]

I love seeing you in Teuta dresses😍they are just so flattering on you

[@Lucyb2393]

Hey Mia, I think when you talk about “handmade items” it’s important to remember that just because it’s handmade in China doesn’t make it any less handmade and often the people in China are unbelievably skilled crafts people. So many more things than you’d imagine are created by hand in China and it’s important to respect the workers who in many cases don’t have a lot of agency for an alternative. It’s also important to note that places like aliexpress and Temu are online market places so it’s not these mega corporations stealing the designs (but they definitely could be doing more to stop it) and that in China they don’t have or enforce patient’s or copywrite. Obviously this doesn’t make it ethically correct and I’m not standing up for any original designs being stolen but I think it’s important to note on a cultural level.

[@missbeaussie]

China has patent law... but I agree with the rest of what you said. Also not a lot of people can afford $300 tops and if they get the cheaper options from large stores then they often aren't ethical either.

[@imolagyomber7550]

Aliexpress is just a website just like Amazon. People have their own shops there, and not only from China. Surely most of the products are made in China, but it's not a corporation thats producing the items, it's just dropshipping. The same goes for Amazon, most things that you buy from there is from China.

[@a_teal_tears]

Stop buying from high end brands they too are fast fashion. *Cough* gucci... don't just target cheap fast fashion brands

[@abbeymendez251]

Exactly. They use low cost labor (many from China) to make their “designer” products. The only difference is the brand name.. people seem to think it’s okay to buy from Chanel, Gucci, Nike etc but it’s so terrible buying from Temu. These big brands also steal from unknown designers that can’t afford to sue them nor do they also have enough evidence to prove that the design was stolen. If someone’s gonna call out an unethical practice they should do all of them.

[@a_teal_tears]

@@abbeymendez251 yes don’t get fooled by Brand Labels. The majority is made in China. Stick to thrift shops. What do you think of Burlington/tjmaxx/Marshall’s? I rarely go there when I want something new.

[@aaxseevrtbill]

Omg the dress at the end! Her designs are so gorgeous 😍 that looked phenomenal on you Mia. The irony of rhis video is after it ended the ad I got was Temu 😂

[@bambabamba2885]

Thanks for bringing awareness on this one. Our design was recently stolen and sold in all this platforms

[@chantelstephens904]

Who's to say that the cheaper websites are stealing from the expensive ones? How do we know its not the other way around? That Companies buy from the cheap websites, slap a logo and over sell it? I heard gucci was caught buying things from another country in a flea market. They put their logo on it , bam min $1,000.

[@jordanrudolph7770]

Something to think about along with all of this is that most people can’t afford high quality items and the only way to get something if it looks like that piece is on a cheaper cite. I know I can’t afford a 300 dollar bathing suit. Most people can barely pay their bills yet pay 80 dollars for a sustainable t shirt. I think it is good to support small businesses and that its bad that bigger corporations are stealing. But at the end of the day no body I know including myself can afford clothes from the mall or fancy Etsy shops. Mia acts like 500 dollars is cheap change and doesn’t have to worry about her next meal. Mia needs to open her eyes to what is around her there are bigger issues. Tbh her opinion is not valid to me because she doesn’t know what it is like when a five dollar t shirt is all you can afford.

[@katerina5044]

I also find it kind of hypocritical sense her channel was literally built on fast fashion hauls and on finding cheaper alternatives. It's great she's able to afford all of these stuff but acting like most people can afford such expensive clothes is just a bit insensitive. Almost every item we use in our daily lives is made unethically. So I don't really understand how making video on Barbie products is considered okay but fast fashion brands are suddenly the most evil thing ever

[@angelrebekah9153]

I agree! Inflation is insane and people are barely making it, but yes. Let's worry about buying clothes worth hundreds. If people are buying those clothes, they're not buying from shein anyway. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ this video comes off pretentious.

[@rosey_ie]

So Mia has come to learn that there is more to “cheap clothes” than the price you pay at the end of the day, hence moving her channel’s focus away from promoting the worst-of-the-worst websites, and you’ve all decided this is hypocritical? 🤦🏼‍♀️ There are thrift shops in every state that are crumbling under the weight of bought-but-never-worn clothing donations - that’s one alternative for you to TEMU, Shein, Wish, and AliExpress. Being more aware of trends being nothing more than a marketing cycle THAT YOU CAN OPT OUT OF, is another. And realising that Mia has been doing THRIFTING videos for literal years is a way she is showing that she IS living her message. Not to mention, she has the money to spend on Teuta Mitoshi dresses! She’s not poor! Jealousy is one thing, but holding it against her for becoming successful is hilarious 😂

[@katerina5044]

​@@rosey_ie First of all not everyone here is from US. Secondly do you understand why exactly are "thrift shops crumbling under the weight of bought-but-never-worn clothing"? Because of over consumerism. I've been Mia's subscriber for ages and I do love her content but she is indeed hypocritical. She is actively buying a ton of clothes, she has multiple videos of her clearing her closet and it was a huge amount of clothing. I do shop at fast fashion brands but I'll never come even remotely close to the amount of items she has. Most of the things she buys will end up never being worn and I will wear my $4 top for ages. So how is that not hypocrisy. I understand she's a content creator but why act like your content is not contributing to the problem of overconsumption?

[@rosey_ie]

@@katerina5044 Well, given I’m not in the US, your “first of all” finger wag is more than a little unnecessary 🙋🏼‍♀️ And given the OP talked about dollars and malls, I think it’s reasonable of me to refer them to US examples. On to your “second of all”. Of course it’s due to consumerism. Rampant consumerism, in fact. OVER-consumerist capitalism, to be even more pointed about it. Which is in many ways hilarious, given companies like Temu, Shein and AliExpress are all based in an apparently socialist country, but that’s beside the point. A little like your rant at me - it’s all a bit “beside the point”. The OP is talking about how hypocritical of Mia it is to apparently be assuming that “$500 is small change” and that if people are poor they have to go to cheaper websites to buy what they want. Your point then is at odds with the OP’s, not in addition to, because the OP is talking about fuelling their consumerism. You’re apparently now talking about reducing consumerism? I mean, I agree with you, 100%. But I don’t agree with the OP that Mia is being a hypocrit for educating herself on the fact that shops/websites she used to promote aren’t the best places in the world to be buying from. And if Mia wants to learn from her former “mistakes” by changing her opinion on them, she is not being hypocritical. She’s learning and growing. So yeh, I know why thrift shops are crumbling under the weight of bought-but-never-worn clothes. Capitalism = Marketing = over-consumption = poverty and excess So what was your point?

[@katylyn808]

Gosh your mom literally pulls off ANYTHING periodttt ❤

[@Userusinutube]

Yeaaaa love this concept queen ✨

[@Miss.831]

I just have to say I freaking love Mama Maples. She’s too dang cute and always makes me laugh. As a Sagittarius myself she gives off Sag vibes to me. 💖

[@esmeadams6652]

As someone who lives paycheck to paycheck I would love to be paying out lots of money to buy solely from small business, however we don’t all have that luxury. I don’t think it’s ethical for Temu to be stealing designs however they provide decent prices for people who can’t always afford the original

[@reincarnatedgreenbean]

but the things on Temu etc. are such terrible quality that it’s never worth it. i also live payday to payday, but stuff from SheIn and Temu and all will fall apart after one wash. plus, stealing ideas is the least of their evils - there’s also the insanely unfair labor practices and the tons and tons of clothing waste and environmental impacts there is a middle ground between dirt cheap fast fashion and super pricey independent brands. no one is making you buy an expensive mushroom sweater vest

[@haleyalderman2340]

This!

[@X_indy07]

@@reincarnatedgreenbeanas a poor person with multiple items from shein and Temu, no they don’t fall apart after one wash. I have clothes that are still good from shein from when I was in 6th grade.. I’m in 10th grade now so they lasted 4 years. It’s a complete misconception that the clothes are “bad quality” just gotta look at the reviews

[@adamnilsson87]

One of my favourite videos ever. Such a fantastic concept. Love it!

[@shadowcadette]

Loved this video!! My two favorite pieces have to be the Mama Maples swimsuit and the teal set with the pink hearts on Mia. Also love love loved Mia’s hair and makeup in the video