Chinese Investment and the Rise of “Made in Africa” Fashion Production

Abstract

This article examines the rise of Chinese fashion manufacturing across Africa. By tracing the history of Chinese involvement in Africa's fashion production and reviewing a case study of Chinese garment firms in Newcastle, South Africa, this article attempts to understand the implications of Chinese-funded fashion production in Africa. I argue that the move of fashion production from China to Africa represents a new phase in the migration of global fashion production, and offers an opportunity for examining the gendered dynamics of fashion production in Africa.

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