Fashion Design Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which designer is credited with introducing the 'little black dress' in the 1920s?
- Coco Chanel (Correct answer)
- Christian Dior
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Elsa Schiaparelli
Correct answer: Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel popularized the little black dress in 1926 via American Vogue.
Question 2: What term describes custom, hand-fitted high fashion made for a specific client?
- Pret-a-porter
- Haute couture (Correct answer)
- Fast fashion
- Bespoke tailoring
Correct answer: Haute couture
Haute couture is exclusive, made-to-measure clothing crafted by hand.
Question 3: Which natural fiber is harvested from the cocoon of a silkworm?
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk (Correct answer)
- Cotton
Correct answer: Silk
Silk fibers are spun by silkworms to form their cocoons.
Question 4: The 'New Look' silhouette of 1947, with a cinched waist and full skirt, was created by whom?
- Cristobal Balenciaga
- Hubert de Givenchy
- Christian Dior (Correct answer)
- Pierre Cardin
Correct answer: Christian Dior
Christian Dior's 1947 New Look revolutionized post-war fashion.
Question 5: Which color is traditionally associated with mourning in most Western cultures?
- White
- Black (Correct answer)
- Red
- Purple
Correct answer: Black
Black has long symbolized mourning in Western dress.
Question 6: What is the name for the seasonal showcase where designers present collections to buyers and press?
- Trunk show
- Lookbook
- Runway show (Correct answer)
- Pop-up
Correct answer: Runway show
A runway (or catwalk) show is the standard format for presenting collections.
Question 7: Denim fabric is traditionally dyed with which natural dye?
- Indigo (Correct answer)
- Madder
- Cochineal
- Saffron
Correct answer: Indigo
Indigo gives denim its characteristic blue color.
Fashion Design Trivia 2
Which designer is credited with introducing the 'little black dress' in the 1920s?