Amid rising concerns over potential tariff-induced price increases, Fashion Nova—mentioned alongside other popular American retailers—has urged consumers to shop immediately before prices are forced upward. This advisory comes as part of a broader reaction to political pressure, including remarks from President Trump about contacting CEOs who plan to raise prices due to tariffs.

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Fashion Nova had suppressed negative product reviews by filtering out ratings below four stars, misleading consumers about product quality, and has ordered the company to distribute nearly $2.4 million to affected customers.

On January 28, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission mandated that Fashion Nova cease suppressing negative product reviews and pay nearly $2.4 million to affected consumers. This enforcement action addresses longstanding deceptive practices aimed at concealing critical consumer feedback.

A federal investigation uncovered that garment workers in subcontracted factories producing Fashion Nova clothing were underpaid—with wages as low as $2.77 per hour and factories owing $3.8 million in back wages—while Fashion Nova denies direct responsibility, citing limited control over vendor payroll practices.

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation revealed that factories manufacturing Fashion Nova garments owed $3.8 million in wages to hundreds of workers, with some earning as little as $2.77 per hour under substandard conditions. While Fashion Nova claims compliance via strict vendor agreements, the findings spotlight widespread labor exploitation among its subcontractors.

An investigation, as reported by the New York Times and featured in Teen Vogue on December 16, 2019, revealed that factories subcontracted by Fashion Nova have been underpaying workers with wages as low as $2.77 per hour, accumulating $3.8 million in back wages, and operating in substandard conditions. Fashion Nova’s response claimed engagement with the Department of Labor, but the reports point to long-standing labor exploitation concerns.

Investigations reveal that Fashion Nova’s business model uses indirect sourcing chains to evade direct labor responsibilities, resulting in extensive wage theft and exploitation of garment workers in California. CA Labor Department investigations identified multiple cases of unpaid wages totaling millions, exposing unethical labor practices and opaque supply chain strategies.