Overview

• Archived captures show the short-sleeve floral shirt priced around $10 to $11.69 and nearly sold out before the listing was removed.
• Shein says the picture was supplied by a marketplace vendor and says it is strengthening monitoring and will take action under its policies.
• BBC testing reported a 99.9% facial-recognition match to Mangione, though experts note the low-resolution image may be AI-generated or otherwise manipulated and its origin remains unconfirmed.
• The seller identified in archives as Manfinity did not respond to reporters; coverage notes apparent use of AI models and questionable contact details tied to the brand.
• The viral listing renewed scrutiny of e-commerce content vetting as Mangione remains in federal custody awaiting trial after pleading not guilty in the Brian Thompson case.