fashion industry

NOUN

clothing industry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparel industry

WEAK

fashion business garment industry rag trade

Example Sentences

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In the mid-20th century, Christianity often occupied a supporting role in the fashion industry.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The fashion industry, with its cutthroat and trend-cycling nature, is as daunting as ever to enter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

LPP warned that conflict in the Middle East could extend delivery times and increase supply costs for the wider fashion industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Paris, Milan, London -- the fashion industry is dominated by South Sudanese boys and girls at the moment," said Doris Sukeji, founder of the Jubalicious modelling agency in the capital Juba.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Jess, with her bold prints and her Converse trainers and her beauty, her attitude, works in the fashion industry.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins