Fashion capital
Africa's experience of manufacturing is mixed, and, despite surges of growth in the 1960s and in the mid-1980s, today there is less formal manufacturing than in any other region of the world. However, there are opportunities for Africa to expand its manufacturing industry. For that to be possible, several interdependent challenges must be overcome, which some new entrepreneurs are striving to do.
The Chibaia brand draws on the capulana, a traditional fabric, which is reinvented in stylish coats
Cláudio Lobo is the mastermind behind the Chibaia brand. He was born in New York and now lives in Maputo, having studied design in Washington. The Chibaia brand was inspired by his family's original name, as a way of reclaiming his Mozambican identity. It draws on the capulana, a traditional fabric, which is reinvented in stylish coats, for women and men, with an endless range of options available, in different sizes and prices and good value for money. The items are sold in a secure environment.
