In today's world, why is fashion important?

The fashion industry employs more people worldwide than any other industry today. Whether it
is garment production in Asia, a weaver in Guatemala, a thread supplier in India, or a retailer in
Europe, almost every country in the world is involved in some sort of fashion-related activity.
The buying, selling, and producing of fashion built careers in the support services sector like
fashion journalism, photography, and forecasting. Trade among countries continues to grow with
the United States and other countries initiating trade with one another. Currently, there are 14
free trade agreements between the United States and countries around the world with an
additional four trade preference programs.