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Unit 3 - Practice Quiz

FST801

1 Which fashion cycle represents a style that gains popularity, declines, and then reappears years later?

A. Fad Cycle
B. Recurring Cycle
C. Classic Cycle
D. Interrupted Cycle

2 Which of the following best describes a 'Fad'?

A. A style that remains popular for a decade
B. A style that is accepted by a small group for a long time
C. A style that becomes popular very quickly and disappears just as fast
D. A style that is halted by an external event like war

3 The 'Little Black Dress' and the 'White Button-Down Shirt' are examples of which fashion cycle?

A. Fad
B. Classic
C. Trickle-up
D. Interrupted

4 What usually causes an 'Interrupted Cycle' in fashion?

A. A change in seasons
B. A lack of marketing budget
C. External factors like war, economic depression, or pandemics
D. The release of a new movie

5 In the context of the fashion cycle bell curve, what happens during the 'Obsolescence' stage?

A. Fashion innovators begin wearing the item
B. The item is sold at full price in department stores
C. The item is available in mass-market retailers
D. The style is no longer desired and can only be found in thrift shops or garage sales

6 Which fashion theory suggests that trends start at the top of the social hierarchy and move downwards to the masses?

A. Trickle-up Theory
B. Trickle-down Theory
C. Trickle-across Theory
D. Bubble-up Theory

7 Which theory is also known as the 'Bubble-up' theory?

A. Trickle-down Theory
B. Trickle-up Theory
C. Mass Market Theory
D. Conspicuous Consumption

8 Fast fashion and modern mass media have most heavily influenced which fashion theory?

A. Trickle-across Theory
B. Trickle-down Theory
C. Recurring Theory
D. Classic Theory

9 Tattered jeans, grunge, and punk styles influencing high-end runways are examples of:

A. Trickle-down
B. Trickle-up
C. Trickle-across
D. Classic Cycle

10 The Trickle-across theory argues that fashion adoption moves:

A. Vertically through social classes
B. Horizontally within social strata simultaneously
C. From older generations to younger generations
D. From Paris solely to New York

11 Who founded the brand Chanel?

A. Christian Chanel
B. Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
C. Karl Chanel
D. Donatella Chanel

12 Which designer was known for revitalizing Chanel from 1983 until his death in 2019?

A. Yves Saint Laurent
B. Tom Ford
C. Karl Lagerfeld
D. Alessandro Michele

13 The Chanel '2.55' bag is famous for introducing which functional feature to women's handbags?

A. A zipper closure
B. Shoulder straps
C. Waterproof leather
D. Hidden compartments

14 Which perfume is arguably the most famous product of the House of Chanel?

A. J'adore
B. Chanel No. 5
C. Miss Dior
D. Opium

15 What type of fabric is synonymous with the iconic Chanel suit?

A. Denim
B. Tweed
C. Velvet
D. Polyester

16 Louis Vuitton started his career in Paris as a:

A. Hat maker
B. Trunk maker and packer
C. Dressmaker
D. Shoe cobbler

17 Which pattern involves the interlocking 'LV' initials and floral motifs?

A. Damier Canvas
B. Monogram Canvas
C. Cannage
D. Barocco

18 Who was the artistic director responsible for launching Louis Vuitton's first ready-to-wear clothing line in 1997?

A. Marc Jacobs
B. Nicolas Ghesquière
C. Kim Jones
D. Virgil Abloh

19 The 'Damier' pattern by Louis Vuitton is characterized by:

A. Floral prints
B. A checkerboard design
C. Leopard spots
D. Vertical stripes

20 Louis Vuitton is the flagship brand of which luxury conglomerate?

A. Kering
B. Richemont
C. LVMH
D. Capri Holdings

21 Guccio Gucci founded the House of Gucci in which city?

A. Milan
B. Rome
C. Florence
D. Venice

22 Which American designer is credited with saving Gucci from bankruptcy in the 1990s with his 'Porno Chic' aesthetic?

A. Marc Jacobs
B. Tom Ford
C. Calvin Klein
D. Ralph Lauren

23 The 'Bamboo Bag', featuring a handle made of heated bamboo, is an icon of which brand?

A. Prada
B. Gucci
C. Fendi
D. Hermès

24 Which motif is commonly associated with Gucci's equestrian heritage?

A. The Horsebit
B. The Anchor
C. The Skull
D. The Camellia

25 Alessandro Michele, a recent creative director of Gucci, was known for which aesthetic?

A. Minimalism
B. Maximalism and Gender-fluidity
C. Military utility
D. Monochrome futuristic

26 Who founded the brand Versace?

A. Donatella Versace
B. Gianni Versace
C. Santo Versace
D. Allegra Versace

27 What is the logo of the Versace brand?

A. A lion
B. The head of Medusa
C. A crown
D. Interlocking V's

28 Which famous dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley in 1994 brought massive media attention to Versace?

A. The Meat Dress
B. The Safety Pin Dress
C. The Revenge Dress
D. The Mondrian Dress

29 Who took over as Creative Director of Versace after Gianni's tragic murder in 1997?

A. His brother Santo
B. His sister Donatella
C. Giorgio Armani
D. Mario Testino

30 Versace is best known for its use of:

A. Subtle beige tones
B. Bold Baroque prints and bright colors
C. Strictly minimalist tailoring
D. Eco-friendly hemp fabrics

31 In 1947, Christian Dior launched his first collection which was dubbed:

A. The New Look
B. Le Smoking
C. The Space Age
D. The Grunge Collection

32 The 'New Look' was famous for:

A. Boxy shoulders and short skirts
B. Cinched waists and full, voluminous skirts
C. Trousers for women
D. Synthetic fabrics

33 What is the name of the iconic structured jacket introduced by Dior in 1947?

A. The Tweed Jacket
B. The Bar Jacket
C. The Safari Jacket
D. The Bomber Jacket

34 The 'Lady Dior' bag was named in honor of which public figure?

A. Lady Gaga
B. Princess Diana (Lady Di)
C. Jackie Kennedy
D. Madonna

35 Who is the current (as of 2023/2024) creative director of Dior Women's collections, known for feminist slogan tees?

A. John Galliano
B. Raf Simons
C. Maria Grazia Chiuri
D. Phoebe Philo

36 Which sociologist is associated with the concept of 'Conspicuous Consumption' in relation to the Trickle-down theory?

A. Thorstein Veblen
B. Georg Simmel
C. Charles King
D. Coco Chanel

37 In the 'Trickle-across' theory, who plays the most vital role in spreading trends?

A. Royalty
B. Mass media and influencers
C. High-end tailors
D. Museum curators

38 Which of these is NOT a stage in the fashion cycle?

A. Introduction
B. Rise
C. Stagnation
D. Decline

39 The 'Green Dress' worn by Jennifer Lopez that inspired the creation of Google Images was designed by:

A. Gucci
B. Versace
C. Dior
D. Chanel

40 Which brand uses the 'Cannage' (cane work) pattern as a key identifier, often found on their bags?

A. Louis Vuitton
B. Chanel
C. Dior
D. Gucci

41 When a fashion cycle has a slow rise, a plateau of popularity, and a slow decline, it is most likely a:

A. Fad
B. Trend
C. Flop
D. Seasonal item

42 The interlocking 'GG' logo represents:

A. Greta Garbo
B. Guccio Gucci
C. Gianni Gaultier
D. Golden Globe

43 Which brand did John Galliano famously design for before being dismissed in 2011?

A. Chanel
B. Dior
C. Versace
D. Prada

44 Which theory assumes there are fashion leaders and followers in every social class?

A. Trickle-down
B. Trickle-across
C. Trickle-up
D. Traditional Theory

45 A silhouette that emphasizes the shoulders (like 1980s power suits) returning to fashion in the 2020s is an example of:

A. Fad
B. Recurring Cycle
C. Interrupted Cycle
D. Trickle-down

46 The 'Keepall' and 'Speedy' are famous bag models from:

A. Gucci
B. Louis Vuitton
C. Chanel
D. Dior

47 Which brand is associated with the 'Flora' print, originally designed for Grace Kelly?

A. Versace
B. Dior
C. Gucci
D. Chanel

48 Coco Chanel's 'Little Black Dress' was compared to which automobile by Vogue in 1926?

A. The Ford Model T
B. The Rolls Royce
C. The Ferrari
D. The Volkswagen Beetle

49 Which designer worked for Louis Vuitton as the Men's Artistic Director and founded the brand Off-White?

A. Kanye West
B. Virgil Abloh
C. Pharrell Williams
D. Demna Gvasalia

50 The fashion adoption stage where 'Fashion Innovators' and 'Early Adopters' purchase the item is known as:

A. Introduction/Rise
B. Peak
C. Decline
D. Obsolescence