Shein shoppers have been left absolutely amazed after uncovering a one-word 'hack' to locate Zara-style clothing on the site.

In recent years, online shopping has revolutionized the industry, with Shein and Zara standing out as two of the market's most prominent retailers.

Nevertheless, it's evident that these two stores cater to different price points, with Zara being regarded as more upscale.

Both brands exemplify major fast fashion companies, and it's well-known that fast fashion contributes significantly to pollution, waste, and emissions.

Shein is one of the biggest fast fashion online retailers (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Despite this, shoppers continue to support these companies, with some recently discovering a significant 'hack'. This revelation shows that, although priced differently, both Shein and Zara offer strikingly similar, if not identical, products.

While this hasn't been officially acknowledged by either retailer, it highlights that many fast fashion brands offer very similar items, despite differing branding and potential greenwashing—where companies mislead consumers about their environmental impact.

Shoppers noticed both Zara and Shein sold very similar items at considerably different prices (Zara)

One Zara shopper took to X to share her experience of spending £17.99 on 'Enamelled Floral Earrings', only to later find what appeared to be the exact pair on Shein for just £3.25.

"I bought these earrings from ZARA for £18 and then saw them on Shein for £3!!! What? Incredible!!!" she expressed.

One X user commented: "That's what happens when you still shop at Zara."

Another added: "Steering clear of all fast fashion is definitely the way to go."

What was being dubbed a Shein 'dupe' of the Zara earrings were nearly £15 cheaper (Shein)

Among the many comments, a third X user shared what she called a 'Shein hack', stating: "Let me share this Shein hack. If you're looking for Zara-like items, just search for MAIJA."

While fast fashion enthusiasts were excited upon discovering that the key word 'worked', others quickly defended Zara, arguing that the 'quality' was not comparable between Zara's products and Shein's 'dupe'.

In other Zara news, shoppers were recently 'traumatized' by the comeback of an iconic item—the famous Zara puffer coat from over eight years ago.

This discovery was recently highlighted by a TikTok user, who shared that she was nearly overwhelmed by a wave of nostalgia after spotting the jacket in her local store.

"Jump scare in Zara today," she humorously captioned her now-viral video. "Who remembers these coats from 2015/2016?"

Tyla has reached out to both Shein and Zara for further comment on the matter.