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History of Fashion and Design

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Which of the following is NOT a major era in fashion history?

  1. Renaissance

  2. Baroque

  3. Rococo

  4. Victorian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Victorian era is a period in British history from 1837 to 1901, during the reign of Queen Victoria. It is not a major era in fashion history.

What was the most popular type of clothing for women in the 18th century?

  1. Gowns

  2. Corsets

  3. Panniers

  4. Petticoats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gowns were the most popular type of clothing for women in the 18th century. They were typically made of silk or satin and were often decorated with lace or embroidery.

Who is considered to be the father of haute couture?

  1. Charles Frederick Worth

  2. Coco Chanel

  3. Christian Dior

  4. Yves Saint Laurent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Frederick Worth is considered to be the father of haute couture. He was a British fashion designer who founded the House of Worth in Paris in 1858.

Which fashion designer is known for her little black dress?

  1. Coco Chanel

  2. Christian Dior

  3. Yves Saint Laurent

  4. Hubert de Givenchy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coco Chanel is known for her little black dress. She introduced it in 1926 and it quickly became a staple of women's wardrobes.

What was the most popular type of clothing for men in the 19th century?

  1. Tailcoats

  2. Waistcoats

  3. Trousers

  4. Shirts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tailcoats were the most popular type of clothing for men in the 19th century. They were typically made of wool or velvet and were often decorated with buttons or embroidery.

Which fashion designer is known for his New Look?

  1. Christian Dior

  2. Yves Saint Laurent

  3. Hubert de Givenchy

  4. Cristobal Balenciaga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christian Dior is known for his New Look. He introduced it in 1947 and it quickly became a popular style among women.

What was the most popular type of clothing for women in the 1920s?

  1. Flapper dresses

  2. Cloche hats

  3. Mary Jane shoes

  4. Art Deco jewelry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flapper dresses were the most popular type of clothing for women in the 1920s. They were typically short and straight and were often decorated with beads or sequins.

Which fashion designer is known for his Space Age designs?

  1. Pierre Cardin

  2. Andre Courreges

  3. Paco Rabanne

  4. Rudi Gernreich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pierre Cardin is known for his Space Age designs. He introduced them in the 1960s and they quickly became popular among young people.

What was the most popular type of clothing for men in the 1950s?

  1. Suits

  2. Ties

  3. Hats

  4. Oxfords


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suits were the most popular type of clothing for men in the 1950s. They were typically made of wool or tweed and were often paired with a tie and hat.

Which fashion designer is known for his punk designs?

  1. Vivienne Westwood

  2. Malcolm McLaren

  3. Johnny Rotten

  4. Sid Vicious


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vivienne Westwood is known for her punk designs. She introduced them in the 1970s and they quickly became popular among young people.

What was the most popular type of clothing for women in the 1960s?

  1. Mini skirts

  2. Go-go boots

  3. Psychedelic prints

  4. Big hair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mini skirts were the most popular type of clothing for women in the 1960s. They were typically short and straight and were often made of bright colors or psychedelic prints.

Which fashion designer is known for his deconstructed designs?

  1. Rei Kawakubo

  2. Yohji Yamamoto

  3. Issey Miyake

  4. Kenzo Takada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rei Kawakubo is known for her deconstructed designs. She introduced them in the 1980s and they quickly became popular among fashion critics.

What was the most popular type of clothing for men in the 1970s?

  1. Bell-bottom jeans

  2. Platform shoes

  3. Disco shirts

  4. Afros


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bell-bottom jeans were the most popular type of clothing for men in the 1970s. They were typically made of denim and were often flared at the bottom.

Which fashion designer is known for her minimalist designs?

  1. Jil Sander

  2. Helmut Lang

  3. Martin Margiela

  4. Ann Demeulemeester


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jil Sander is known for her minimalist designs. She introduced them in the 1990s and they quickly became popular among fashion critics.

What was the most popular type of clothing for women in the 1980s?

  1. Power suits

  2. Shoulder pads

  3. Leg warmers

  4. Neon colors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Power suits were the most popular type of clothing for women in the 1980s. They were typically made of wool or tweed and were often paired with shoulder pads and leg warmers.

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