A-Level Textiles - Fashion History

Question 1

During World War 2 the British government introduced affordable clothing that met rationing regulations called ?

Accepted Answer

CC41 (Clothing Control 1941)

Question 2

Paul Poiret was instrumental in liberating women from corsets and layered petticoats.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Art Deco style was most popular in the 1960s and 70s.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

In which decade was the S bend corset introduced?

Accepted Answer

1900s

Question 5

These shoes, designed by Alexander McQueen, were known as...

Accepted Answer

armadillo shoes

Question 6

The 'Peacock Revolution' of the 1960s was the...

Accepted Answer

Change in men's fashion to include bright colours and details.

Question 7

Name this style created by Christian Dior that was initially scandalous but remained popular throughout the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

New Look

Question 8

Pop Art used everyday imagery from popular culture, such as...

Accepted Answer

comics, food packaging

Question 9

At which points over the past century has women's fashion favoured a more boyish / androgynous style?

Accepted Answer

1920s and 1960s.

Question 10

Which of the following has NOT been an influence to Vivienne Westwood?

Accepted Answer

famous artists

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a feature of 1930s fashion influenced by the 'silver screen'?

Accepted Answer

Bright colours.

Question 12

Which of the following has NOT had a big impact on the development of fashion in the 2000s onwards?

Accepted Answer

The Iraq war.

Question 13

In the 1980's Jean-Paul Gaultier was known for his radical and provocative ideas, including...

Accepted Answer

corsets for men, bondage styles

Question 14

In the 1980's which designer began to make t-shirts emblazoned with political slogans?

Accepted Answer

Katherine Hamnett

Question 15

This image, created by Alphonse Mucha, is a classic example of which design movement?

Accepted Answer

Art Nouveau

Question 16

In the 1950s what became acceptable for women to wear as a casual style?

Accepted Answer

tailored trousers

Question 17

Minimalism was first popular in art in the 1960s. When did it become popular in fashion?

Accepted Answer

1990s

Question 18

Which designer created this 'Pleats Please' line in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Issey Miyake

Question 19

The 1910s 'flapper' style was heavily influenced by...

Accepted Answer

The tango and 'ragtime' music.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT associated with Mary Quant?

Accepted Answer

fishnet tights

Question 21

Which of the following was NOT part of the 1920s 'garconne' look?

Accepted Answer

Full bust

Question 22

What is this 1990s fashion trend, as seen on Kurt Cobain, called?

Accepted Answer

grunge

Question 23

Which of the following was NOT a new concept popularised by Coco Chanel?

Accepted Answer

Nipped in waists and full skirts.

Question 24

Which of the following had a big impact on fashion in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Space travel.

Question 25

Which designer was the first to design a tuxedo suit for women?

Accepted Answer

Yves Saint Laurent

Question 26

Which of the following was NOT fashionable at some point during the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

shoulder pads and suits

Question 27

Who was responsible for developing this 1970's style, in contrast to other trends of the decade?

Accepted Answer

Laura Ashley

Question 28

Which of the following was NOT a feature of 1990s hip hop fashion?

Accepted Answer

Birkenstock sandals

Question 29

Although 'fast fashion' is a relatively new term, cheap throw away fashion first became popular in which decade?

Accepted Answer

1960s

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT part of the punk aesthetic?

Accepted Answer

PVC

A-Level Textiles - Fashion History

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A-Level Textiles - Fashion History

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