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The History of Fashion Designers

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Who is considered the father of haute couture?

  1. Christian Dior

  2. Coco Chanel

  3. Charles Frederick Worth

  4. Yves Saint Laurent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Charles Frederick Worth is credited with being the first fashion designer to create clothes specifically for individual clients, rather than selling ready-made garments.

Which fashion designer is known for her "little black dress"?

  1. Elsa Schiaparelli

  2. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel

  3. Madeleine Vionnet

  4. Jeanne Lanvin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is credited with popularizing the little black dress, which has become a staple in women's wardrobes.

Who is known as the "King of Fashion"?

  1. Christian Dior

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. Karl Lagerfeld

  4. Gianni Versace


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karl Lagerfeld is often referred to as the "King of Fashion" due to his long and successful career as a fashion designer, working for brands such as Chanel, Fendi, and his own label.

Which fashion designer is known for his deconstructed and avant-garde designs?

  1. Rei Kawakubo

  2. Vivienne Westwood

  3. Jean Paul Gaultier

  4. Thierry Mugler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rei Kawakubo, the founder of Comme des Garçons, is known for her deconstructed and avant-garde designs that challenge traditional notions of beauty and fashion.

Who is considered the "Queen of Punk" fashion?

  1. Vivienne Westwood

  2. Zandra Rhodes

  3. Anna Sui

  4. Betsey Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vivienne Westwood is often credited with pioneering punk fashion in the 1970s, with her designs characterized by safety pins, chains, and other unconventional elements.

Which fashion designer is known for his minimalist and architectural designs?

  1. Jil Sander

  2. Helmut Lang

  3. Martin Margiela

  4. Raf Simons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jil Sander is known for her minimalist and architectural designs, which often feature clean lines, simple silhouettes, and neutral colors.

Who is the founder of the luxury fashion brand Gucci?

  1. Tom Ford

  2. Frida Giannini

  3. Alessandro Michele

  4. Guccio Gucci


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guccio Gucci founded the luxury fashion brand Gucci in Florence, Italy, in 1921.

Which fashion designer is known for his flamboyant and theatrical designs?

  1. John Galliano

  2. Alexander McQueen

  3. Marc Jacobs

  4. Nicolas Ghesquière


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Galliano is known for his flamboyant and theatrical designs, often inspired by historical periods and cultures.

Who is the founder of the fashion label Off-White?

  1. Virgil Abloh

  2. Heron Preston

  3. Samuel Ross

  4. Matthew Williams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Virgil Abloh founded the fashion label Off-White in 2012.

Which fashion designer is known for her sustainable and eco-friendly designs?

  1. Stella McCartney

  2. Gabriela Hearst

  3. Marine Serre

  4. Christopher Raeburn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stella McCartney is known for her sustainable and eco-friendly designs, using recycled materials and ethical production methods.

Who is the founder of the fashion brand Fenty?

  1. Rihanna

  2. Amina Muaddi

  3. Jahleel Weaver

  4. Yoon Ahn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rihanna founded the fashion brand Fenty in 2017.

Which fashion designer is known for his streetwear and sportswear-inspired designs?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Pharrell Williams

  3. Nigo

  4. Jun Takahashi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanye West is known for his streetwear and sportswear-inspired designs, often collaborating with brands such as Adidas and Nike.

Who is the founder of the fashion label Vetements?

  1. Demna Gvasalia

  2. Guram Gvasalia

  3. Lotta Volkova

  4. Mathew Williams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Demna Gvasalia founded the fashion label Vetements in 2014.

Which fashion designer is known for her colorful and whimsical designs?

  1. Anna Sui

  2. Betsey Johnson

  3. Diane von Furstenberg

  4. Tory Burch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anna Sui is known for her colorful and whimsical designs, often inspired by vintage fashion and pop culture.

Who is the founder of the fashion brand Jacquemus?

  1. Simon Porte Jacquemus

  2. Jean Touitou

  3. Christophe Lemaire

  4. Isabel Marant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simon Porte Jacquemus founded the fashion brand Jacquemus in 2009.

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