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Fashion Weeks: The Most Controversial Moments

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Which fashion week was disrupted by a group of protesters in 2013?

  1. London Fashion Week

  2. Paris Fashion Week

  3. New York Fashion Week

  4. Milan Fashion Week


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2013, London Fashion Week was disrupted by a group of protesters who were demonstrating against the use of fur in the fashion industry.

What was the name of the model who famously fainted on the runway during a fashion show in 1993?

  1. Naomi Campbell

  2. Kate Moss

  3. Christy Turlington

  4. Linda Evangelista


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naomi Campbell famously fainted on the runway during a fashion show in 1993. The incident was widely reported in the media and led to speculation about the pressures faced by models in the fashion industry.

Which fashion designer was accused of plagiarism in 2015 after showing a collection that was allegedly inspired by the work of another designer?

  1. John Galliano

  2. Marc Jacobs

  3. Karl Lagerfeld

  4. Nicolas Ghesquière


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2015, John Galliano was accused of plagiarism after showing a collection that was allegedly inspired by the work of another designer. The incident led to a public outcry and Galliano was forced to apologize.

What was the name of the fashion show that was held in a tent in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris in 1973?

  1. The Battle of Versailles

  2. The Dior Show

  3. The Chanel Show

  4. The Yves Saint Laurent Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Versailles was a fashion show that was held in a tent in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris in 1973. The show featured a competition between five American designers and five French designers, and it was widely seen as a turning point in the history of fashion.

Which fashion designer was criticized for using models who were considered to be too thin in the 1990s?

  1. Calvin Klein

  2. Gianni Versace

  3. Giorgio Armani

  4. Tom Ford


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calvin Klein was criticized for using models who were considered to be too thin in the 1990s. The controversy led to a debate about the role of the fashion industry in promoting unrealistic body ideals.

What was the name of the fashion show that was held in a subway station in New York City in 2001?

  1. The Marc Jacobs Show

  2. The Anna Sui Show

  3. The Betsey Johnson Show

  4. The Vera Wang Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Marc Jacobs Show was held in a subway station in New York City in 2001. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Jacobs' reputation as one of the most innovative designers of his generation.

Which fashion designer was accused of cultural appropriation in 2018 after showing a collection that was inspired by Native American culture?

  1. Marc Jacobs

  2. Carolina Herrera

  3. Dolce & Gabbana

  4. Gucci


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dolce & Gabbana was accused of cultural appropriation in 2018 after showing a collection that was inspired by Native American culture. The incident led to a public outcry and Dolce & Gabbana was forced to apologize.

What was the name of the fashion show that was held in a glass pyramid in Paris in 1988?

  1. The Thierry Mugler Show

  2. The Jean Paul Gaultier Show

  3. The Claude Montana Show

  4. The Azzedine Alaïa Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thierry Mugler Show was held in a glass pyramid in Paris in 1988. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Mugler as one of the most influential designers of his time.

Which fashion designer was criticized for using fur in his collections in the 1980s?

  1. Karl Lagerfeld

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. Giorgio Armani

  4. Gianni Versace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karl Lagerfeld was criticized for using fur in his collections in the 1980s. The controversy led to a debate about the ethics of using fur in fashion.

What was the name of the fashion show that was held in a circus tent in London in 1993?

  1. The Alexander McQueen Show

  2. The John Galliano Show

  3. The Vivienne Westwood Show

  4. The Comme des Garçons Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alexander McQueen Show was held in a circus tent in London in 1993. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish McQueen as one of the most innovative designers of his generation.

Which fashion designer was accused of racism in 2011 after showing a collection that featured models with blackface makeup?

  1. John Galliano

  2. Marc Jacobs

  3. Karl Lagerfeld

  4. Nicolas Ghesquière


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Galliano was accused of racism in 2011 after showing a collection that featured models with blackface makeup. The incident led to a public outcry and Galliano was forced to apologize.

What was the name of the fashion show that was held in a former slaughterhouse in Paris in 2013?

  1. The Rick Owens Show

  2. The Raf Simons Show

  3. The Hedi Slimane Show

  4. The Phoebe Philo Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rick Owens Show was held in a former slaughterhouse in Paris in 2013. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Owens as one of the most influential designers of his generation.

Which fashion designer was criticized for using models who were considered to be too young in the 1990s?

  1. Calvin Klein

  2. Gianni Versace

  3. Giorgio Armani

  4. Tom Ford


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calvin Klein was criticized for using models who were considered to be too young in the 1990s. The controversy led to a debate about the role of the fashion industry in promoting unrealistic body ideals.

What was the name of the fashion show that was held in a parking lot in Los Angeles in 2016?

  1. The Kanye West Show

  2. The Virgil Abloh Show

  3. The Heron Preston Show

  4. The Samuel Ross Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kanye West Show was held in a parking lot in Los Angeles in 2016. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish West as one of the most influential designers of his generation.

Which fashion designer was accused of sexism in 2017 after making comments about women's bodies?

  1. Karl Lagerfeld

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. Giorgio Armani

  4. Gianni Versace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karl Lagerfeld was accused of sexism in 2017 after making comments about women's bodies. The incident led to a public outcry and Lagerfeld was forced to apologize.

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