This application discloses a display device and a garment processing apparatus. The display device includes a first display section and a second display section, the second display section being formed to the side or center of the first display section. When one of a plurality of garment processing items is selected, the second display section displays the selected garment processing item. The display device has a first display mode, in which the first display section does not display any garment processing item, and the second display section displays the selected garment processing item. The technical solution of this application can reduce energy consumption, improve user interaction convenience, and enhance the user experience.