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Apparel Search Fashion Industry Guide

Find the factories, wholesalers and brands behind fashion.

Our Fashion Industry Guide welcomes people who love fashion. Apparel Search is a directory of clothing manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, with fashion news, jobs, designers and style trends, plus an excellent resource for apparel industry professionals. Guide relevant to clothes, shoes, fabrics and accessories.

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For Professionals

For the apparel industry

We provide members of the apparel industry with excellent resources that aid with efficiently and effectively completing daily business tasks. Find easily accessible information about all garment categories, fabric, trim and notions, services, and other relevant topics. Educate yourself about fabrics, clothing design, merchandising, manufacturing, distribution, retail and more. Apparel Search is one of the largest online guides to the fashion industry.

For anyone searching for clothes, shoes, accessories or educational resources, Apparel Search presents research tools, statistical analysis, seminars and training opportunities, and a detailed list of fashion schools around the world. Research the international business of fashion. If you are investigating special events, visit our trade show, fashion week, and event calendar sections for a wide assortment of events to attend.

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For Style Lovers

For fashion lovers

Fashionistas looking for their fix of apparel industry news, employment opportunities and trend forecasting have come to the proper place. We have entire sections dedicated to fashion news, fashion jobs and fashion trends. Apparel Search is your portal to the world of style: have fun searching for the next trendy design, color, fabrics and indie boutiques. Although our site is primarily geared to members of our industry, we have recently expanded to help consumers as well.

Visiting retail locations in your local area or online is a great way to investigate multiple clothing brands and silhouettes. Many boutiques curate classic and trendy styles, from tried-and-true denim brands to pieces from up-and-coming designers. Visit our retailer section for a versatile clothing selection that includes popular brands and emerging designers, shoes, handbags and other fashion accessories. Stylish fashionistas also take makeup and beauty products into account, so stop by our beauty guide to read reviews of the latest products.

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The Short Answer

What is apparel?

We hope you love apparel as much as we do. Clothing is a fiber and textile material worn on the body. Its most obvious function is comfort, protecting the wearer from the elements, but garments do much more: the shirts, pants, sweaters, dresses, handbags, belts and shoes we wear or wish we owned tell a story about who we are or who we wish to become. Learn about clothing manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, clothes, shoes and trendy accessories, and explore the international business of fashion across the whole fashion industry.

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