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Threads and Words: The Interwoven World of Fashion and Literature

Description: Threads and Words: The Interwoven World of Fashion and Literature
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Which literary work famously features a green dress that symbolizes envy and jealousy?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. Gone with the Wind

  3. Pride and Prejudice

  4. Wuthering Heights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Daisy Buchanan's green dress becomes a symbol of her envy and jealousy towards Gatsby's wealth and lifestyle.

Which fashion designer is known for his iconic little black dress (LBD)?

  1. Yves Saint Laurent

  2. Coco Chanel

  3. Christian Dior

  4. Hubert de Givenchy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coco Chanel is credited with popularizing the little black dress (LBD) in the 1920s, making it a timeless and versatile fashion staple.

In the novel "The Scarlet Letter," what does the protagonist Hester Prynne wear as a symbol of her sin?

  1. A red dress

  2. A scarlet letter "A"

  3. A white veil

  4. A black cloak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her chest as a symbol of her adultery.

Which fashion designer is associated with the "New Look" of the 1940s, characterized by its cinched waist and full skirt?

  1. Christian Dior

  2. Cristobal Balenciaga

  3. Elsa Schiaparelli

  4. Madeleine Vionnet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christian Dior's "New Look" of the 1940s revolutionized fashion with its feminine silhouette and emphasis on the waist.

In the play "Romeo and Juliet," what color is Juliet's dress when she first meets Romeo at the Capulet ball?

  1. Red

  2. White

  3. Blue

  4. Green


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet wears a white dress when she first meets Romeo at the Capulet ball.

Which fashion designer is known for his bold and avant-garde designs, often featuring unconventional materials and shapes?

  1. Rei Kawakubo

  2. Vivienne Westwood

  3. Thierry Mugler

  4. Jean Paul Gaultier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rei Kawakubo, the founder of Comme des Garçons, is renowned for her experimental and boundary-pushing designs.

In the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," what color is the suit that Dorian wears when he first meets Lord Henry Wotton?

  1. Black

  2. White

  3. Red

  4. Blue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Dorian wears a black suit when he first meets Lord Henry Wotton.

Which fashion designer is known for his minimalist and architectural designs, often featuring clean lines and neutral colors?

  1. Jil Sander

  2. Helmut Lang

  3. Calvin Klein

  4. Donna Karan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jil Sander is known for her minimalist aesthetic and timeless designs.

In the novel "The Great Gatsby," what color is the suit that Gatsby wears when he first meets Daisy Buchanan?

  1. White

  2. Pink

  3. Blue

  4. Gray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby wears a white suit when he first meets Daisy Buchanan.

Which fashion designer is known for his opulent and glamorous designs, often featuring intricate beading, embroidery, and embellishments?

  1. Elie Saab

  2. Zuhair Murad

  3. Oscar de la Renta

  4. Valentino Garavani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elie Saab is renowned for his luxurious and embellished designs.

In the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," what color is Titania's dress when she falls in love with Bottom?

  1. Green

  2. Blue

  3. White

  4. Pink


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Titania wears a green dress when she falls in love with Bottom.

Which fashion designer is known for his androgynous and gender-fluid designs, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity?

  1. Rick Owens

  2. Gareth Pugh

  3. Thom Browne

  4. Alessandro Michele


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rick Owens is known for his avant-garde and gender-bending designs.

In the novel "Gone with the Wind," what color is the dress that Scarlett O'Hara wears to Ashley Wilkes's birthday party?

  1. Green

  2. White

  3. Red

  4. Black


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind," Scarlett O'Hara wears a green dress to Ashley Wilkes's birthday party.

Which fashion designer is known for his whimsical and playful designs, often featuring bright colors, bold prints, and unconventional silhouettes?

  1. Jeremy Scott

  2. Marc Jacobs

  3. Anna Sui

  4. Betsey Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jeremy Scott is known for his playful and eccentric designs.

In the play "The Importance of Being Earnest," what color is the suit that Algernon Moncrieff wears when he first meets Jack Worthing?

  1. Black

  2. White

  3. Blue

  4. Gray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest," Algernon Moncrieff wears a black suit when he first meets Jack Worthing.

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