1 $Which of the following cities is collectively known as the "Big Four" fashion capitals of the world?$

A.

Paris, Milan, London, New York

B.

Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, New York

C.

Milan, Rome, London, Los Angeles

D.

London, Shanghai, Paris, Sydney

2 $Which French fashion designer is credited with revolutionizing women's fashion in the 1920s by introducing the "Little Black Dress" and liberating women from corsets?$

A.

Christian Dior

B.

Coco Chanel

C.

Yves Saint Laurent

D.

Hubert de Givenchy

3 $Which city is historically recognized as the birthplace and center of Haute Couture ?$

A.

Milan

B.

New York

C.

Paris

D.

London

4 $In 1947, Christian Dior launched his first collection which was dubbed by Harper's Bazaar as the "__".$

A.

New Look

B.

Modern Era

C.

French Revolution

D.

Golden Age

5 $Which London street is globally renowned for its history of bespoke men's tailoring?$

A.

Oxford Street

B.

Carnaby Street

C.

Savile Row

D.

Bond Street

6 $Which American designer is best known for defining American style with his preppy, polo-player logo and lifestyle brand?$

A.

Marc Jacobs

B.

Calvin Klein

C.

Ralph Lauren

D.

Tom Ford

7 $Which Italian city is primarily known for its luxury ready-to-wear (prêt-à-porter) industry and high-quality textiles?$

A.

Rome

B.

Milan

C.

Florence

D.

Venice

8 $Which fashion icon was the muse of Hubert de Givenchy and is famous for her opening scene in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's ?$

A.

Marilyn Monroe

B.

Audrey Hepburn

C.

Grace Kelly

D.

Elizabeth Taylor

9 $Which British designer is associated with the punk fashion movement of the 1970s?$

A.

Stella McCartney

B.

Alexander McQueen

C.

Vivienne Westwood

D.

Paul Smith

10 $New York fashion is historically most associated with which category of clothing?$

A.

Avant-garde

B.

Haute Couture

C.

Sportswear and Ready-to-Wear

D.

Bespoke Tailoring

11 $Which designer introduced the tuxedo suit for women, known as "Le Smoking", in 1966?$

A.

Yves Saint Laurent

B.

Christian Dior

C.

Karl Lagerfeld

D.

Jean Paul Gaultier

12 $Which Japanese designer is the founder of Comme des Garçons and is known for challenging Western notions of the body with avant-garde, deconstructed designs?$

A.

Issey Miyake

B.

Yohji Yamamoto

C.

Rei Kawakubo

D.

Kenzo Takada

13 $Who is considered the "Father of Haute Couture"?$

A.

Charles Frederick Worth

B.

Paul Poiret

C.

Louis Vuitton

D.

Guccio Gucci

14 $Which fashion icon had a Hermes bag named after her following a chance encounter with the brand's chief executive on a flight?$

A.

Grace Kelly

B.

Jane Birkin

C.

Jackie Kennedy

D.

Princess Diana

15 $What is the primary significance of the "Golden Quadrangle" (Quadrilatero della Moda)?$

A.

It is the garment district in New York.

B.

It is the luxury shopping district in Milan.

C.

It is the location of the Louvre in Paris.

D.

It is the textile manufacturing hub in Shanghai.

16 $Which American designer is credited with creating the concept of "Seven Easy Pieces" for the modern working woman?$

A.

Donna Karan

B.

Vera Wang

C.

Betsey Johnson

D.

Carolina Herrera

17 $Which iconic handbag was named after Princess Grace of Monaco?$

A.

The Speedy

B.

The 2.55

C.

The Kelly

D.

The Baguette

18 $Which Italian designer was murdered in 1997 but left a legacy of bold prints, bondage-inspired dresses, and the rise of the "Supermodel" era?$

A.

Giorgio Armani

B.

Gianni Versace

C.

Valentino Garavani

D.

Franco Moschino

19 $The district known as "Harajuku" is famous for street fashion in which global capital?$

A.

Seoul

B.

Tokyo

C.

Beijing

D.

Bangkok

20 $Which material is the French luxury house Louis Vuitton originally most famous for?$

A.

Denim

B.

Canvas Luggage

C.

Silk Scarves

D.

Wool Suits

21 $Which British designer, known for his theatrical runway shows and impeccable tailoring, created the controversial "Highland Rape" collection?$

A.

John Galliano

B.

Alexander McQueen

C.

Christopher Kane

D.

Gareth Pugh

22 $Which term describes the rapid production of clothing by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends?$

A.

Slow Fashion

B.

Haute Couture

C.

Fast Fashion

D.

Bespoke

23 $Seventh Avenue in New York City is also known as:$

A.

The Diamond District

B.

Fashion Avenue

C.

The Golden Mile

D.

Tailor's Row

24 $Which Italian designer is often called the "King of Greige" and is famous for deconstructed jackets and power suits?$

A.

Roberto Cavalli

B.

Giorgio Armani

C.

Dolce & Gabbana

D.

Gucci

25 $Which pop star is considered a major fashion icon, particularly for her collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier on the "Cone Bra" corset?$

A.

Madonna

B.

Lady Gaga

C.

Cher

D.

Beyoncé

26 $Which Japanese designer is famous for his "Pleats Please" line and innovative use of technology in fabric?$

A.

Issey Miyake

B.

Kenzo Takada

C.

Yohji Yamamoto

D.

Jun Takahashi

27 $The "Antwerp Six" is a group of avant-garde fashion designers from which country?$

A.

Netherlands

B.

Germany

C.

Belgium

D.

France

28 $Which British supermodel and fashion icon became the face of the 1960s "Mod" scene?$

A.

Kate Moss

B.

Twiggy

C.

Naomi Campbell

D.

Jean Shrimpton

29 $Which American brand is credited with inventing blue jeans?$

A.

Lee

B.

Wrangler

C.

Levi Strauss & Co.

D.

Gap

30 $Who served as the creative director for both Chanel and Fendi for decades, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in fashion?$

A.

Tom Ford

B.

Karl Lagerfeld

C.

Marc Jacobs

D.

Virgil Abloh

31 $Which city is home to the "Triangle d'Or" (Golden Triangle), a famous area for high fashion?$

A.

Paris

B.

Milan

C.

New York

D.

Tokyo

32 $What is the English translation of Prêt-à-Porter ?$

A.

Made to Measure

B.

Ready-to-Wear

C.

High Sewing

D.

Street Style

33 $Which fashion icon famously wore the "Revenge Dress" to the Serpentine Gallery in 1994?$

A.

Princess Diana

B.

Sarah Ferguson

C.

Princess Margaret

D.

Kate Middleton

34 $Burberry is a British luxury brand most famous for which item?$

A.

The Trench Coat

B.

The Tweed Jacket

C.

The Silk Tie

D.

The Bowler Hat

35 $Which designer is known for his minimalist aesthetic and controversial 1990s advertising campaigns featuring Kate Moss?$

A.

Tommy Hilfiger

B.

Calvin Klein

C.

Michael Kors

D.

Perry Ellis

36 $Which of these is NOT considered one of the Big Four fashion weeks?$

A.

Berlin Fashion Week

B.

New York Fashion Week

C.

London Fashion Week

D.

Milan Fashion Week

37 $Miuccia Prada transformed her family's leather goods business into a global fashion empire, famously introducing backpacks made of which material?$

A.

Nylon

B.

Velvet

C.

Denim

D.

Canvas

38 $Which musician was known as the "Thin White Duke" and influenced fashion with his androgynous alter ego "Ziggy Stardust"?$

A.

Elton John

B.

Prince

C.

David Bowie

D.

Freddie Mercury

39 $The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is headquartered in which city?$

A.

Los Angeles

B.

Chicago

C.

New York

D.

Miami

40 $Which French designer was known as the "Enfant Terrible" of fashion and used unconventional models and corsetry as outerwear?$

A.

Jean Paul Gaultier

B.

Christian Lacroix

C.

Thierry Mugler

D.

Azzedine Alaïa

41 $Who is the long-time editor-in-chief of American Vogue and a powerful gatekeeper in the global fashion industry?$

A.

Diana Vreeland

B.

Anna Wintour

C.

Carine Roitfeld

D.

Grace Coddington

42 $Which Indian city is emerging as a fashion capital due to its Bollywood influence and textile industry?$

A.

New Delhi

B.

Mumbai

C.

Bangalore

D.

Kolkata

43 $Cristóbal Balenciaga was a master couturier originally from which country?$

A.

Italy

B.

France

C.

Spain

D.

Portugal

44 $Which of the following best describes "Glo-cal" fashion?$

A.

Clothing made only in California.

B.

Global brands tailoring their products to fit local tastes and cultures.

C.

Clothing that glows in the dark.

D.

Fashion that is strictly global with no local variation.

45 $The "Wrap Dress", a symbol of women's liberation in the 70s, was popularized by:$

A.

Diane von Fürstenberg

B.

Sonia Rykiel

C.

Mary Quant

D.

Carolina Herrera

46 $Which fashion capital is most closely associated with the "Bohemian" and "Street Style" mix?$

A.

Paris

B.

London

C.

Milan

D.

New York

47 $Who was the first African-American artistic director for Louis Vuitton's menswear?$

A.

Kanye West

B.

Virgil Abloh

C.

Pharrell Williams

D.

Olivier Rousteing

48 $Elsa Schiaparelli was a rival of Coco Chanel and was heavily influenced by which art movement?$

A.

Impressionism

B.

Surrealism

C.

Cubism

D.

Pop Art

49 $Which luxury brand is known for its signature red-soled shoes?$

A.

Jimmy Choo

B.

Manolo Blahnik

C.

Christian Louboutin

D.

Salvatore Ferragamo

50 $What is the main purpose of a "Resort" or "Cruise" collection in the global fashion calendar?$

A.

To showcase winter coats.

B.

To bridge the gap between Winter and Spring collections for wealthy travelers.

C.

To sell only swimwear.

D.

To replace the Couture shows.

Unit 6 - Practice Quiz