Primary Industry
The production of raw materials for fashion such as cotton, bamboo or leather.Original Equipment Manufacturer
The manufacturer of parts that go into fashion products such as zippers.Business Equipment
Firms that produce equipment for manufacturing clothing and other fashion goods. For example, a brand of industrial sewing machines.Manufacturing
The manufacturing of clothing, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and other fashion products.Cosmetics
The formulation, branding and marketing of products designed to improve the appearance or fragrance of the body such as make-up, hairstyling products and perfume.Tailoring
Production of custom garments by hand.Haute Couture
Haute couture is the design and creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing.Traditional Fashion
Fashion produced using traditional methods such as a kimono manufacturer.Formal Wear
The production and marketing of formal attire such as suits, formal dresses and ceremonial dress.Bridal Wear
The design, creation and marketing of wedding dresses and other clothing for weddings.Costumes
The design and production of costumes for events, holidays, theatre and the entertainment industry.Footwear
The design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of shoes, boots and other footwear.Sportswear
Specialty clothing and gear for sports and hobbies.Uniforms
Firms that produce uniforms such as a nurses, fast food or train conductor uniform.Accessories
The production and marketing of fashion accessories such as luggage, handbags, umbrellas, wallets, glasses, hats, ties, belts and jewelry.Retail
The sale of fashion from a physical shop.Ecommerce
The marketing and sale of fashion using digital channels such as mobile apps and web.Events
Fashion events such as fashion shows and fashion weeks.Fashion Marketing
Businesses that market fashion including areas such as branding, promotion, advertising and sales.Fashion Media
The communication of fashion related news, commentary and entertainment such as a fashion magazine or blog.Education
Fashion related education such as a fashion design school.DIY
Businesses related to do-it-yourself fashions such as a shop that sells sewing machines, fabrics and supplies for knitting, crochet and handmade jewelry.Reuse
Businesses involved in the distribution of secondhand clothing.Brands
Fashion brands may be based on an abstract brand name or the identity of a fashion designer. Brands are often focused on fashion design and marketing and may outsource manufacturing, distribution and sales. Alternatively, a brand may control the end-to-end process of designing, marketing, manufacturing, distribution and customer experience.Summary
The following are common examples of the fashion industry:
| Overview: Fashion Industry | ||
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Definition | The sector of the economy that produces things that people wear such as clothing, footwear, accessories and cosmetics. | |
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