Shein's Apperloth A Pocket Patched PU Leather Shorts are attracting ridicule on social media, with users comparing the strange design to a "loin cloth." Shutterstock It’s become the butt of jokes.

A tiny pair of leather thong shorts have had Shein shoppers in stitches, with some comparing the outrageous item to a "loin cloth". The £12.99 cropped shorts aren't much bigger than underwear ...

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