Fashion is the style or appearance of clothing, footwear and accessories. It also includes the design, manufacture, distribution, retailing, and advertising of clothing. The fashion industry may seem like a glamorous business, but it is actually a complex and multibillion-dollar global enterprise. It covers everything from the haute couture (literally, high sewing) of Paris and New York designers to the street fashion of London’s Carnaby Street. Fashion is closely connected with other important social concepts such as self-expression and group belonging.
The way people dress reflects their culture, beliefs and values. It shows the world what kind of person they are and what kind of environment they live in. For example, a boy with green hair and multiple piercings might be perceived as a rebel and outsider by some people, while others might think of him as someone who follows the rules.
Color is an essential element in fashion. It changes with the season, and for example, summer means bright colors while winter means dark. Fashion is also influenced by celebrities, and even politicians and royalty. People often watch tv and movies, and read magazines to find out what the latest trends are.
It is a global industry, with clothes being designed in one country, made in another and sold in a third. There is often a large amount of travel between the places where the clothing is made and sold. For example, a designer might create a line of dresses in the United States but have them manufactured in China.