The global fashion industry continues to grow at an astonishing rate. Fashion has
among the largest margins of any industry and includes products that have an
agribusiness core. The fragrance, clothing, and personal hygiene industries are good
examples. Many fragrances have emerged from scientific pursuits in other disciplines.
Paper clothing offers great advances in safety, cost-effectiveness, and disposability.
Personal hygiene products are derived from myriad natural and synthetic sources.
Basic food selection and food consumption venues have become high fashion.