Ancient France
What material was used to make clothing for ordinary people?
What is wool.
What did women often wear on their heads as part of their hairstyle?
Wigs.
In which year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
Which French designer started a fashion house that became famous for its handbags with the LV initials?
Louis Vuitton
What accessory do French people often wear around their neck?
A scarf
Did rich people wear more expensive clothes than poor people?
Yes.
What did women wear on their feet?
High-heeled shoes
What three colors became symbols of the French Revolution?
Blue, white and red
Which French designer created the famous perfume Miss Dior?
Christian Dior
What city is considered the fashion capital of France?
Paris
What type of clothing showed that someone was rich or powerful?
Expensive fabrics and decorated clothing.
What was the name of the famous French queen known for her fashionable clothes?
Marie Antoinette
What did revolutionary men wear instead of aristocratic knee-length breeches?
Long trousers
Which French designer became famous for his red-soled high heels?
Christian Louboutin
What striped shirt is a classic part of French fashion?
Breton shirt
What was the name of the tall, cone-shaped hat worn by some medieval women?
Hennin
What did women wear under their dresses to make their skirts look wide?
Panniers
What did simpler clothing represent during the Revolution?
Equality and rejection of aristocratic privilege
Which French designer is famous for creating the little black dress?
Coco Chanel
What is the name of the famous Paris fashion event where designers show their new collections?
Paris Fashion Week
Why did wealthy people wear clothes made from silk?
Because silk was expensive and showed wealth
What was the name of the fashionable style in France during the 18th century?
Rococo
What was the name given to working-class revolutionaries who wore long trousers?
Sans-culottes
Which French designer was famous for his dramatic, theatrical fashion shows and unusual designs?
Jean Paul Gaultier