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From the Runway to the Memoir: A Quiz on the Autobiographies of Fashion Icons

Description: From the Runway to the Memoir: A Quiz on the Autobiographies of Fashion Icons
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Which fashion icon penned the autobiography (Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life)?

  1. Coco Chanel

  2. Karl Lagerfeld

  3. Yves Saint Laurent

  4. Christian Dior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coco Chanel's autobiography, (Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life), offers an intimate look into the life of the legendary fashion designer.

In (The Chiffon Trenches), which fashion editor recounts her experiences in the cutthroat world of fashion journalism?

  1. Diana Vreeland

  2. Anna Wintour

  3. André Leon Talley

  4. Carine Roitfeld


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

André Leon Talley's (The Chiffon Trenches) provides a candid account of his journey through the fashion industry, from his early days as an intern to his role as editor-at-large at (Vogue).

Which fashion designer's autobiography is titled (Halston: An Autobiography)?

  1. Halston

  2. Calvin Klein

  3. Donna Karan

  4. Diane von Furstenberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Halston's autobiography, (Halston: An Autobiography), chronicles his rise to fame as a fashion designer and his struggles with addiction and financial difficulties.

In her autobiography, (In My Own Fashion), which fashion designer reflects on her life and career?

  1. Vivienne Westwood

  2. Mary Quant

  3. Zandra Rhodes

  4. Jean Muir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vivienne Westwood's autobiography, (In My Own Fashion), offers a glimpse into the life of the influential fashion designer, known for her punk and new wave designs.

Which fashion icon wrote the autobiography (The World According to Karl)?

  1. Karl Lagerfeld

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. Christian Dior

  4. Coco Chanel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karl Lagerfeld's autobiography, (The World According to Karl), provides an insight into the life and career of the iconic fashion designer.

In (Front Row), which fashion journalist shares her experiences covering the fashion industry's biggest events?

  1. Suzy Menkes

  2. Cathy Horyn

  3. Vanessa Friedman

  4. Robin Givhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suzy Menkes' (Front Row) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry, from the runway shows to the business dealings.

Which fashion designer's autobiography is titled (D.V.)?

  1. Diane von Furstenberg

  2. Donna Karan

  3. Vera Wang

  4. Calvin Klein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diane von Furstenberg's autobiography, (D.V.), recounts her journey from a young socialite to a successful fashion designer.

In (The Beautiful Fall), which fashion executive tells the story of his rise and fall in the fashion industry?

  1. John Galliano

  2. Tom Ford

  3. Marc Jacobs

  4. Alexander McQueen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Galliano's (The Beautiful Fall) chronicles his rise to fame as a fashion designer and his subsequent downfall due to anti-Semitic remarks.

Which fashion designer's autobiography is titled (My Life in Fashion)?

  1. Giorgio Armani

  2. Gianni Versace

  3. Roberto Cavalli

  4. Miuccia Prada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Giorgio Armani's autobiography, (My Life in Fashion), provides an insight into the life and career of the Italian fashion designer.

In (The Gospel According to André), which fashion editor shares his experiences in the fashion industry?

  1. André Leon Talley

  2. Anna Wintour

  3. Diana Vreeland

  4. Carine Roitfeld


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

André Leon Talley's (The Gospel According to André) offers a candid account of his life and career in the fashion industry.

Which fashion designer's autobiography is titled (Lagerfeld Confidential)?

  1. Karl Lagerfeld

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. Christian Dior

  4. Coco Chanel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karl Lagerfeld's (Lagerfeld Confidential) provides an intimate look into the life of the iconic fashion designer.

In (Unzipped), which fashion designer shares his experiences in the fashion industry?

  1. Isaac Mizrahi

  2. Marc Jacobs

  3. John Galliano

  4. Alexander McQueen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Isaac Mizrahi's (Unzipped) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry, from the design process to the runway shows.

Which fashion designer's autobiography is titled (The Dior Sessions)?

  1. Christian Dior

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. John Galliano

  4. Raf Simons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christian Dior's (The Dior Sessions) provides an insight into the life and career of the legendary fashion designer.

In (The Battle of Versailles), which fashion journalist recounts the iconic fashion show that pitted American designers against French designers?

  1. Robin Givhan

  2. Suzy Menkes

  3. Cathy Horyn

  4. Vanessa Friedman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robin Givhan's (The Battle of Versailles) provides a detailed account of the historic fashion show that took place in 1973.

Which fashion designer's autobiography is titled (Yves Saint Laurent: A Biography)?

  1. Yves Saint Laurent

  2. Pierre Bergé

  3. Laurence Benaïm

  4. Alix Guillain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pierre Bergé's (Yves Saint Laurent: A Biography) offers an intimate look into the life and career of the legendary fashion designer.

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