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How Shein came crashing down

Shein's IPO struggles have investors questioning the fast-fashion giant's future

By · Published August 27, 2026  23:16 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026  10:50 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Shein's IPO struggles have investors questioning the fast-fashion giant's future
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Shein's initial public offering (IPO) has hit turbulence. The company's backers agreed to a six-month lock-up on new IPO shares. The fast-fashion retailer set a cut-price $27 billion valuation for its Hong Kong IPO.

The order book for Shein's up to $1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO has been covered, according to sources speaking to Reuters. Shein's journey from a TikTok sensation to a company facing IPO challenges has been swift. The company's valuation has been significantly reduced from earlier expectations.

The lock-up agreement is intended to stabilize the stock price post-IPO.

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The obvious questions

What is Shein's current valuation?

Shein has set a $27 billion valuation for its Hong Kong IPO.

What is the lock-up period for Shein's IPO shares?

Shein's backers have agreed to a six-month lock-up on new IPO shares.

Has Shein's IPO order book been covered?

Yes, the order book for Shein's up to $1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO has been covered, according to sources speaking to Reuters.

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