Fashion Design Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Italian fashion house is symbolized by an interlocking double-G logo?
- Prada
- Gucci (Correct answer)
- Versace
- Fendi
Correct answer: Gucci
Gucci's interlocking GG monogram represents founder Guccio Gucci.
Question 2: What is a 'muslin' or 'toile' used for in garment construction?
- A finished lining
- A test version of a design (Correct answer)
- A type of button
- A decorative trim
Correct answer: A test version of a design
A toile is a mock-up garment made to test and refine a pattern.
Question 3: Which decade is most associated with the miniskirt's rise to popularity?
- 1940s
- 1950s
- 1960s (Correct answer)
- 1980s
Correct answer: 1960s
The miniskirt surged in the 1960s, popularized by Mary Quant.
Question 4: The 'Birkin' bag is a flagship product of which luxury brand?
- Chanel
- Louis Vuitton
- Hermes (Correct answer)
- Dior
Correct answer: Hermes
Hermes named the Birkin bag after actress Jane Birkin.
Question 5: What does the textile term 'warp' refer to?
- Threads running lengthwise on a loom (Correct answer)
- Threads running crosswise
- A weaving defect
- The selvage edge
Correct answer: Threads running lengthwise on a loom
Warp threads run vertically and are held under tension on the loom.
Question 6: Which designer is known for the wrap dress, popularized in the 1970s?
- Diane von Furstenberg (Correct answer)
- Vivienne Westwood
- Donna Karan
- Mary Quant
Correct answer: Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg's jersey wrap dress became a 1970s icon.
Question 7: A 'peplum' is a short flared ruffle attached at which part of a garment?
- The neckline
- The waistline (Correct answer)
- The cuff
- The hem
Correct answer: The waistline
A peplum is a flared overskirt or ruffle attached at the waist.
Fashion Design Trivia 3
Which Italian fashion house is symbolized by an interlocking double-G logo?