Fashion Merchandising Review 1

The principles of design include:

Reversals or abrupt changes in fashion styles are a result of

The marketing function is important because it determines how much profit a business will make?

The major fashion center known for evening, bridal, and western fashions is located in:   

Which is a trade publication used by the female fashion industry? 

When demand decreases, price usually:

To make a good impression at the interview an applicant should:

Apparel for babies and toddlers younger than three years old is classified as:

Which New York street is known as the garment district? 

During which stage of the business cycle are consumers willing to purchase fashion products?

A physically fit man would MOST LIKELY purchase which category of tailored clothing? 

Stirrup pants were extremely popular during which decade? 

For which product would psychographic segmentation MOST LIKELY be used?

Fashion trends seem to recur every

During which decade did American Bandstand become a popular television show?

The first American designer to introduce pinstripes and houndstooth into womenswear was:

Wages or salary, vacation time, and other benefits received for working on a job is a:

The most widely used of all natural fibers is

The four major segments of the fashion industry are: 

A disadvantage of U.S. protectionism is:

Gray’s Department Store adds the Discover card as a customer payment option. This is:

An independent designer who sells sketches to manufacturers is a: 

An aptitude including imagination,creativity, and artistic ability is necessary for a career in

How many times per year do top designers show new collections?

A modeling agency that provides models for a fashion show is a/an:

Which element of design is created by repetition, radiation, and alternation?

A personal business letter that accompanies a resume and introduces a person to a company is a:

The slang term for big jewelry worn with streetwear is:

A specific work assignment or position within an industry is a/an:

An example of verbal communication is:

Which product would geographic segmentation MOST LIKELY be used?

The fashion center that PRIMARILY serves the West Coast is:

A customer who does not like attention should wear:

Which is true about wool?

Fashion acceptance or rejection is determined by:

A sweater made with yarn from the long silky hair of the Angora goat is:

A mix of people skills and business skills that a successful person develops and nurtures is:

15 countries, representing 20 percent of the world’s gross domestic product make up the:

Good economic conditions:

You want to open an exclusive swimsuit store. The BEST fashion center trade show to attend is:

What distribution path do most fashion items take?

Results of an action are:

A pair of men’s pants is sized 34" x 36". What does the 34" represent? 

Shops that sell unusual, limited quantity apparel, accessories, or decorative items are:

South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore are known for:

Creating a good impression for an interview includes having a fresh, clean look and wearing:

A fashion expected to be a hot seller but which does not sell is a:

Minimal customer service, high sales volume, & extended operating hours are characteristics of:

During which decade was the string bikini introduced?

The four major segments of the fashion industry are:

In both wovens and knits, crosswise yarns are referred to as:

Old Navy, Gap, and Guess are examples of which price market? 

Which is NOT a Megabrand? 

The part of human behavior that can be evaluated in terms of right or wrong is: 

Conveying a message through body language, gestures, or facial expressions is: 

The North American Free Trade Agreement between what countries?

Loyalty, respect, and compassion are: 

Locally-owned stores with a limited assortment of apparel, housewares, gifts, and textiles are:

Which are natural fibers?

What occurs when imports exceed exports?

Cultural/religious customs, bad economic conditions, & government regulations are factors that:

Abercrombie & Fitch targets a youth market. This represents which type of market segmentation? 

Predicting fashion trends is: 

The scheduled period of time when new lines of merchandise  are introduced to retailers is:

The entitlement of an employee to equal opportunity, fair pay, and safe working conditions is: 

Which is a major fashion service? 

An example of verbal communication is:

John purchases regular sized clothing. Based on this information, John’s height ranges from: 

Which is a group of fibers twisted together to form a continuous strand?

Which is an example of an open-ended question? 

Button manufacturers sell to apparel manufacturers. This is which form of distribution?

Courtesy, interest, helpfulness, and tolerance are:

A specific commitment made by a person or a group of people is a/an:

Fashion forecasters are LEAST interested in:

Jill is in college and has decided she wants to study FM. This field of study is her:

Which department would you visit if you were interested in finding jewelry, belts, & handbags?

Because it imports more products than it exports, the U.S.:

Elisa’s mother is five feet tall, she must purchase what size clothing? 

Girls’ and boys’ apparel for preschoolers and children of grade-school age is classified as:

Which is a basis for psychographic segmentation?

The owner  a small boutique; visits another local boutique to view its selection. This is:

Target sells apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. It is involved in:

Short-lived fashions are: 

Home Shopping Network and QVC are:

Kimora Lee Simmons is known for launching:

Which are the primary colors?

Adding white to a color creates a:

An example of a trade publication for fashion is: 

One who designs by changing or adapting designs of others is a: 

Brenda purchases new Louis Vuitton luggage to take on her trip to Europe. Brenda is the:

Shoes with a thick mid-sole that makes the wearer appear taller are: 

Boutique owners are an example of which economic resource?

You decided to offer a new line of swim suits. Which marketing function does this represent?

Which is a service?

Managers can encourage positive work ethics by: 

The process of outlining the steps to be taken toward reaching a career goal is:

Which is true about the fashion cycle? 

A Kate Spade handbag is an example of which category of consumer goods?

Which is an example of a color service?

The tool used to promote one’s skills, abilities, and accomplishments is a:

Fiber production, yarn production, and fabric manufacturing characterize the:

The major divisions of the household industry are:

U.S. apparel companies are taking advantage of manufacturing outside of the U.S. because of: