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Iconic Fashion Moments: From Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen

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Which of these is not a signature design element of Coco Chanel?

  1. The little black dress

  2. The Chanel suit

  3. The trench coat

  4. The pearls


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The trench coat is associated with Burberry, not Coco Chanel.

What was the name of Alexander McQueen's controversial fashion show in 1995?

  1. The Hunger Games

  2. The Highland Rape

  3. The Widows of Culloden

  4. The Battle of Culloden


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The show featured models wearing tattered clothing and fake blood, and was inspired by the Jacobite uprising of 1745.

Which designer is known for their use of unconventional materials, such as safety pins and garbage bags?

  1. Rei Kawakubo

  2. Vivienne Westwood

  3. Thierry Mugler

  4. Jean Paul Gaultier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kawakubo is the founder of the Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons, and is known for her avant-garde designs.

What was the name of the iconic dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

  1. The White Dress

  2. The Pink Dress

  3. The Black Dress

  4. The Red Dress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The white dress, designed by William Travilla, is one of the most iconic dresses in film history.

Which designer is known for their use of bold colors and geometric prints?

  1. Emilio Pucci

  2. Missoni

  3. Etro

  4. Versace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pucci is known for his vibrant prints and use of color, which have become synonymous with the Italian fashion house.

What was the name of the fashion movement that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by its rejection of traditional norms and embrace of individuality?

  1. The Swinging Sixties

  2. The Youthquake

  3. The Mod Movement

  4. The Hippie Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Youthquake was a cultural and fashion movement that celebrated the youth culture of the 1960s.

Which designer is known for their use of deconstruction and asymmetry in their designs?

  1. Yohji Yamamoto

  2. Rei Kawakubo

  3. Vivienne Westwood

  4. Thierry Mugler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamamoto is known for his avant-garde designs, which often feature deconstructed and asymmetrical elements.

What was the name of the fashion trend that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its use of bright colors, bold patterns, and oversized silhouettes?

  1. The Power Suit

  2. The New Wave

  3. The Memphis Group

  4. The Miami Vice Look


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Miami Vice Look was a fashion trend inspired by the popular television show of the same name.

Which designer is known for their use of corsetry and bondage-inspired designs?

  1. Jean Paul Gaultier

  2. Thierry Mugler

  3. Vivienne Westwood

  4. Alexander McQueen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaultier is known for his provocative designs, which often feature corsetry and bondage elements.

What was the name of the fashion movement that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its rejection of traditional gender roles and embrace of androgyny?

  1. Grunge

  2. Minimalism

  3. Deconstructivism

  4. Gender-Bending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gender-Bending movement was a fashion trend that challenged traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.

Which designer is known for their use of surrealism and theatrical elements in their designs?

  1. Elsa Schiaparelli

  2. Salvador Dalí

  3. Man Ray

  4. Jean Cocteau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Schiaparelli was known for her surrealist designs, which often featured unexpected elements such as lobsters and telephones.

What was the name of the fashion trend that emerged in the 2000s, characterized by its use of low-rise jeans, crop tops, and oversized sunglasses?

  1. Y2K

  2. McBling

  3. Juicy Couture

  4. Von Dutch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Y2K was a fashion trend that was inspired by the turn of the millennium.

Which designer is known for their use of feathers, sequins, and crystals in their designs?

  1. Bob Mackie

  2. Zandra Rhodes

  3. Paco Rabanne

  4. Rudi Gernreich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mackie is known for his glamorous designs, which often feature feathers, sequins, and crystals.

What was the name of the fashion movement that emerged in the 2010s, characterized by its use of athleisure wear and streetwear?

  1. Normcore

  2. Athleisure

  3. Streetwear

  4. Sports Luxe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Athleisure is a fashion trend that combines athletic and leisure wear.

Which designer is known for their use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in their designs?

  1. Stella McCartney

  2. Vivienne Westwood

  3. Edun

  4. Patagonia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

McCartney is known for her commitment to sustainability, and her designs often feature eco-friendly materials.

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