Cartographic Imaginaries of Fast Fashion in Guangzhou, China

One afternoon, Mrs. Wu, the owner of a small clothing factory located in the heart of Guangzhou’s garment district, was diligently working at her sewing station. As she carefully constructed a garment sample using jagged pieces of fabric, she cheerfully sang the praises of Xiao Yu, her favorite and most important client. She stated, “I really respect her. For a twenty-six-year-old woman, I’m impressed by how she has already succeeded in her business. She travels around the world, and she can speak many foreign languages. Xiao Yu has the courage to go out into the world. You have to have