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Unit 3: Language of Fashion - Practice Quiz

FST801 — Fashion Studies 50 Questions
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1 Which fashion cycle represents a style that gains popularity, declines, and then reappears years later?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Who founded the brand Chanel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16 Louis Vuitton started his career in Paris as a:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Prada
B. Fendi
C. Hermès
D. Gucci

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

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

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

27 What is the logo of the Versace brand?

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

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

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

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

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

30 Versace is best known for its use of:

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

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

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

32 The 'New Look' was famous for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42 The interlocking 'GG' logo represents:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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