1 $Which designer is historically credited with bridging the gap between fashion and the surrealist art movement, notably collaborating with Salvador Dalí?$

A.

Coco Chanel

B.

Elsa Schiaparelli

C.

Christian Dior

D.

Jeanne Lanvin

2 $In the context of Fashion and Identity, what does the term'subculture' refer to?$

A.

The mainstream fashion trends followed by the majority

B.

A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture

C.

The underlying fabric structure of a garment

D.

A specific method of marketing luxury goods

3 $Which event in the 1960s is often associated with the 'Peacock Revolution' in menswear, challenging traditional gender norms?$

A.

The introduction of the three-piece suit

B.

Men beginning to wear brighter colors, patterns, and longer hair

C.

The mandatory use of military uniforms

D.

The complete abandonment of trousers for skirts

4 $Yves Saint Laurent's 1965 collection famously featured a dress inspired by which abstract artist?$

A.

Pablo Picasso

B.

Piet Mondrian

C.

Jackson Pollock

D.

Claude Monet

5 $The term'Androgyny' in fashion refers to:$

A.

Clothing designed exclusively for women

B.

A style that combines masculine and feminine characteristics

C.

Historical costumes from the Victorian era

D.

Fashion that emphasizes extreme gender differences

6 $Which sociological concept suggests that fashion helps individuals satisfy the need for union (conformity) and isolation (differentiation)?$

A.

Simmel's Trickle-Down Theory

B.

The Scarcity Principle

C.

The Pareto Principle

D.

Maslow's Hierarchy

7 $Historically, the'Great Masculine Renunciation' (end of the 18th century) resulted in:$

A.

Men wearing makeup and wigs more frequently

B.

Men abandoning ornamentation and bright colors for sober, utilitarian suits

C.

Women adopting trousers for the first time

D.

The invention of Haute Couture

8 $Which of the following designers is known for their 'wearable art' and use of 3D printing technology to create sculptural forms?$

A.

Ralph Lauren

B.

Iris van Herpen

C.

Giorgio Armani

D.

Donna Karan

9 $In the context of fashion and gender, who introduced'Le Smoking', the first tuxedo for women, in 1966?$

A.

Coco Chanel

B.

Yves Saint Laurent

C.

Hubert de Givenchy

D.

Karl Lagerfeld

10 $When fashion is displayed in a museum context (e.g., The Met's Costume Institute), it is primarily being validated as:$

A.

A commercial commodity

B.

A cultural and artistic artifact

C.

A manufacturing defect

D.

A disposable item

11 $The term'Haute Couture' translates literally to:$

A.

Fast Fashion

B.

High Sewing

C.

Ready to Wear

D.

Street Style

12 $Which fashion item became a symbol of the suffragette movement and women's liberation in the 19th and early 20th centuries, despite initial ridicule?$

A.

The Corset

B.

Bloomers / Trousers

C.

The Crinoline

D.

The Stiletto

13 $How does a uniform function in relation to identity?$

A.

It highlights individual personality above all else

B.

It suppresses individual identity to establish a collective group identity

C.

It is always a form of rebellion

D.

It has no impact on how a person is perceived

14 $Which designer famously said, "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening" ?$

A.

Coco Chanel

B.

Gianni Versace

C.

Marc Jacobs

D.

Tom Ford

15 $The Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garçons) is often associated with which artistic approach to fashion?$

A.

Traditional tailoring

B.

Deconstruction and Avant-garde

C.

Hyper-sexualization

D.

Minimalist sportswear

16 $What role does'The Gaze' play in fashion and identity?$

A.

It refers to the stitching technique used in hems

B.

It describes how individuals are viewed and interpreted by society based on their appearance

C.

It is a type of fabric weave

D.

It is a specific runway walking style

17 $During World War II, women's fashion changed drastically due to necessity. Which of the following became more acceptable?$

A.

Floor-length ball gowns

B.

Utility clothing and trousers

C.

Silk stockings

D.

Elaborate corsetry

18 $Which of the following is an example of fashion serving as a status symbol ?$

A.

Wearing a generic white t-shirt

B.

Carrying a counterfeit bag

C.

Wearing a recognizable luxury logo or expensive jewelry

D.

Wearing hand-me-downs

19 $The concept of'unisex' fashion became particularly prominent in which decade?$

A.

1920s

B.

1950s

C.

1970s

D.

1890s

20 $Which Alexander McQueen show famously featured robotic arms spray-painting a dress worn by Shalom Harlow, conceptualizing fashion as performance art?$

A.

No. 13 (Spring/Summer 1999)

B.

Plato's Atlantis

C.

Highland Rape

D.

Voss

21 $In the context of gender, high heels were originally developed for:$

A.

Women in the 1920s

B.

Men, specifically for horse riding and nobility

C.

Children learning to walk

D.

Factory workers

22 $Which artistic movement focused on the speed, technology, and youth of the early 20th century, influencing the invention of the 'jumpsuit' (tuta)?$

A.

Renaissance

B.

Futurism

C.

Baroque

D.

Impressionism

23 $Identity construction through fashion is often described as'bricolage' . What does this mean?$

A.

Buying a complete outfit from a mannequin

B.

Creating a DIY look by assembling diverse elements to create new meaning

C.

Using only expensive fabrics

D.

Adhering strictly to historical accuracy

24 $The 'New Look' launched in 1947, which returned to hyper-feminine corseted waists and full skirts, was created by:$

A.

Christian Dior

B.

Coco Chanel

C.

Paul Poiret

D.

Vivienne Westwood

25 $What is the primary difference between Fashion and Style in the context of identity?$

A.

They are exactly the same

B.

Fashion is external and collective; Style is internal and individual

C.

Fashion is cheap; Style is expensive

D.

Fashion is for men; Style is for women

26 $Which of the following best describes'Gender Fluidity' in contemporary fashion?$

A.

Strict adherence to pink for girls and blue for boys

B.

Moving between or beyond the binary male/female categories in clothing choices

C.

Wearing only black clothing

D.

The legal requirement to wear gender-specific uniforms

27 $The'Pink and Blue' gender coding for babies:$

A.

Has existed for thousands of years

B.

Was actually reversed in the early 20th century (Pink for boys, Blue for girls)

C.

Is biologically determined by eye sight

D.

Was mandated by the United Nations

28 $Which designer is credited with liberating women from the corset in the early 20th century?$

A.

Paul Poiret

B.

Christian Dior

C.

Gianni Versace

D.

Hubert de Givenchy

29 $Art Wear or'Wearable Art' emphasizes:$

A.

Mass production and efficiency

B.

Unique aesthetic expression over practical function

C.

Low cost and accessibility

D.

Standardized sizing

30 $Who was the 'Punk' fashion pioneer who defined the aesthetic of the Sex Pistols and 1970s rebellion?$

A.

Vera Wang

B.

Vivienne Westwood

C.

Carolina Herrera

D.

Stella McCartney

31 $Which psychological term describes the use of clothing to compensate for feelings of inferiority?$

A.

Compensatory consumption

B.

Minimalism

C.

Sustainable fashion

D.

Upcycling

32 $The incorporation of the'crinoline' (cage skirt) in the 19th century affected women by:$

A.

Allowing them to run freely

B.

Physically restricting their movement and occupying large amounts of space

C.

Making them look like men

D.

Reducing the cost of clothing

33 $In art and fashion theory, the'Silhouette' refers to:$

A.

The price tag of the garment

B.

The overall outline or shape of a garment

C.

The color palette used

D.

The texture of the fabric

34 $Which contemporary event is widely considered the 'Super Bowl' of fashion, merging celebrity identity with high art/costume?$

A.

Paris Fashion Week

B.

The Met Gala

C.

Black Friday

D.

The Oscars

35 $What is'Breeching' in historical gender context?$

A.

A sewing technique for trousers

B.

The ceremony where small boys moved from wearing dresses to wearing trousers

C.

A type of fabric bleaching

D.

The invention of the zipper

36 $The use of tattoos and piercings in modern fashion is primarily an expression of:$

A.

Corporate loyalty

B.

Body modification as identity construction

C.

Medical necessity

D.

Weather protection

37 $Which designer is known for the'Wrap Dress', a symbol of women's sexual freedom and ease in the workplace in the 1970s?$

A.

Diane von Fürstenberg

B.

Miuccia Prada

C.

Donatella Versace

D.

Mary Quant

38 $What does'Camp' mean in the context of fashion as an art form?$

A.

Outdoor clothing

B.

A style based on deliberate exaggeration, theatricality, and irony

C.

Military uniforms

D.

Minimalist design

39 $Which of the following is an example of'Counter-culture' fashion?$

A.

Business casual attire

B.

Hippies in the 1960s rejecting consumerist fashion

C.

School uniforms

D.

Wedding dresses

40 $How did the French Revolution impact fashion and class identity?$

A.

It made silk mandatory for everyone

B.

It led to the abandonment of aristocratic excess (wigs, brocades) in favor of democratic simplicity

C.

It had no impact on clothing

D.

It introduced the bikini

41 $The'Zoot Suit' is an example of fashion connected to:$

A.

Mainstream corporate wear

B.

Ethnic identity and racial resistance in the 1940s

C.

Medieval royalty

D.

Space exploration

42 $Which fabric is most culturally associated with the 'working class' identity before becoming a global fashion staple?$

A.

Silk

B.

Velvet

C.

Denim

D.

Cashmere

43 $Hussein Chalayan's 'Table Skirt' is an example of:$

A.

Ready-to-wear retail

B.

Conceptual fashion art

C.

Sports uniform

D.

Traditional folk costume

44 $The term'Queer Style' generally challenges:$

A.

The use of color

B.

Heteronormative dress codes

C.

The price of clothing

D.

The use of synthetic fabrics

45 $When a designer takes inspiration from a specific culture other than their own, often without permission or understanding, it is debated as:$

A.

Cultural Appropriation

B.

Cultural Appreciation

C.

Globalisation

D.

Standardisation

46 $Which item of clothing became a symbol of rebellion for James Dean in the movie Rebel Without a Cause ?$

A.

A tuxedo

B.

A red windbreaker jacket and white t-shirt

C.

A trench coat

D.

A woolen sweater

47 $The Bauhaus art school influenced fashion by promoting:$

A.

Excessive decoration

B.

Form follows function

C.

Historical reenactment

D.

Chaotic patterns

48 $In the 1980s,'Power Dressing' for women (shoulder pads, tailored suits) was intended to:$

A.

Make women look like athletes

B.

Assert authority and equality in the corporate male-dominated workplace

C.

Hide the body completely

D.

Promote casual Fridays

49 $Which of the following creates a'collective identity' ?$

A.

A bespoke couture gown

B.

A customized denim jacket

C.

A national folk costume

D.

A mismatched outfit

50 $What is the'Golden Ratio' () in the context of fashion aesthetics?$

A.

The ratio of profit to loss

B.

A mathematical proportion often used to create aesthetically pleasing balance in design

C.

The number of buttons on a shirt

D.

The size of the sewing needle

Unit 1 - Practice Quiz