Global Fashion Industry

We are learning to be able to identify the main features of the

global fashion industry.

List as many Nike products as you can in 2 minutes.

Why do you think Nike make so many products?

Why do Nike use sports stars and celebrities to sell

their products?

Below is a list of benefits and problems brought about by the globalisation of the fashion industry. Circle the benefits and underline the problems.

• People in LEDCs work long hours for low wages. • Employment is created for people in LEDCs.• There is a greater share of wealth throughout the

world. • MEDCs can buy cheap raw materials from LEDCs.• Multinational companies relocate their factories if

labour costs get too high.• Many clothes factories in MEDCs have closed down

due to competition with cheaper imports form LEDCs.• Actions and events in MEDCs can affect lives in

LEDCs.

Prepare a short statement summarising the advantages

of the globalisation of the fashion industry

Prepare a short statement summarising the disadvantages

of the globalisation of the fashion industry

What do you think this poster means?

Look at the labels of 5 items of clothing write down where they

were made.

Homework