I came across a photo essay that visual breaks down the apparel industry in a nutshell. Although it generalizes around the denim market, these images provide a backstage glimpse of the apparel industry as a whole. It’s not all glitz and glamor and as consumers I believe we need to be conscious of how products get onto our bodies and into our homes.

From the far east manufacturers to the high fashion runways and ultimately to the end consumer, the world of fashion in 15 photos. You can view the entire photo essay called “The World of Blue Jeans” on the Time Magazine website.

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider