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

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

A. A style that becomes popular very quickly and disappears just as fast
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 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. Interrupted
D. Trickle-up

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

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

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 available in mass-market retailers
C. The item is sold at full price in department stores
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-across Theory
C. Bubble-up Theory
D. Trickle-down Theory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Hidden compartments
B. Waterproof leather
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. Opium
C. Miss Dior
D. J'adore

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

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

16 Louis Vuitton started his career in Paris as a:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26 Who founded the brand Versace?

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

27 What is the logo of the Versace brand?

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

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

A. The Safety Pin Dress
B. The Mondrian 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. His brother Santo
C. Giorgio Armani
D. Mario Testino

30 Versace is best known for its use of:

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

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

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

32 The 'New Look' was famous for:

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

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

A. The Safari Jacket
B. The Tweed Jacket
C. The Bomber Jacket
D. The Bar 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. Raf Simons
B. Phoebe Philo
C. Maria Grazia Chiuri
D. John Galliano

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Gucci
B. Louis Vuitton
C. Chanel
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. Flop
B. Trend
C. Seasonal item
D. Fad

42 The interlocking 'GG' logo represents:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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