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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Dean Benoit Lobet talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Dean Benoit Lobet, Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard (L) the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (C) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the dean Benoit Lobet (R) talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (R) pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (L) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

A banner reads "Shein no thanks" and is placed at the level of the Deputy mayor of Paris on Public Space, Transport David Belliard window on the facade of the City Hall opposite the BHV department store in Paris, France, on November 5, 2025, Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

A banner reads "Shein no thanks" and is placed at the level of the Deputy mayor of Paris on Public Space, Transport David Belliard window on the facade of the City Hall opposite the BHV department store in Paris, France, on November 5, 2025, Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

A banner reads "Shein no thanks" and is placed at the level of the Deputy mayor of Paris on Public Space, Transport David Belliard window on the facade of the City Hall opposite the BHV department store in Paris, France, on November 5, 2025, Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Firsts customers at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Banner with ‘Shein no thanks’ written on it during the opening day of Shein's first physical store at the BHV in Paris, on 5 November 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Atmosphere at the stall of Asian e-commerce giant Shein at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 5, 2025, on the opening day of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Banner with ‘Shein no thanks’ written on it during the opening day of Shein's first physical store at the BHV in Paris, on 5 November 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them.. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM