Equipment & Material
A term used to describe the process of using a needle and thread to create decorative patterns on fabric?
What is Embroidery
There are many types of embroidery. Can you name a few? (Examples: crewel, cross-stitch, and surface embroidery)
The designer who created the little black dress in 1926?
Who is Coco Chanel
The dress was a simple, elegant, and versatile piece that could be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
In 1873, this fashion clothing item was invented by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis?
What is blue jeans
The small pocket on the front right-hand side of the jeans was originally designed to hold a pocket watch.
A shoe company’s logo called the Swoosh: Saucony, New Balance, or Nike?
What is Nike
The Swoosh design was inspired by the wings of the Greek goddess of victory, Nike. The company was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by a trackand-field coach at the University of Oregon.
The tool that protects the finger from getting pricked by the needle while pushing it through thick layers of fabric while sewing?
What is a thimble
The first thimble was made in England in 1695, and it was originally called a “thumb bell” because it was worn on the thumb and shaped like a bell. The thimble was also one of the original tokens used in the game Monopoly, which came out in 1930.
The first lady who influenced fashion in the 1960s?
Who was Jacqueline Kennedy
She popularized items such as the pillbox hat, tailored coats, and strapless gowns.
Men’s slip-on shoes made from soft leather are known as what?
Hint: They are like fancy slippers.
What is loafers
They are versatile shoes that are easily put on without the hassle of laces.
A type of skirt, characterized by its slim fit and knee-length hem, was trendy in the 1950s?
What is the pencil skirt
Hollywood stars including Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn were known for wearing the style in their films, which contributed to the skirt’s popularity.
Damask, houndstooth, and tartan are all types of what?
What are fabric patterns
Damask is often made with luxury materials and creates a feeling of opulence. Houndstooth is a checked pattern with irregular points, and tartans are a plaid often seen on Scottish kilts.
What fashion designer introduced the “New Look” silhouette with his debut collection in 1947?
Who is Christian Dior
The “New Look” had a nipped-in waist, full skirt, and a feminine silhouette. Dior went on to release many popular looks over the next decade, including his 1953 collection “Tulip” and his 1955 spring collection “A-line.” Sadly, in 1957, he passed away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack.
The name of the famous, red-soled shoe brand favored by celebrities?
What is Christian Louboutin
The shoes range in price from $500 to $6,000 depending on the style, and more than half a million pairs of Louboutins are sold each year.
An item of clothing originally worn by professional dancers became an essential fashion item in the 1980s? Hint: These gained popularity after the release of the teen film Flashdance, which premiered in 1983.
What ar leg warmers
Madonna and Cyndi Lauper also contributed to the leg warmer fashion trend of the 1980s.
The term used to describe the process of layering and stitching together two layers of cloth filled with padding such as down or batting?
What is quilting
A quilt’s three layers are often held in place by ties or by stitched patterns. At one time, quilts were used as window, door, and wall coverings.
What was the well-known nickname of the famous, thin-framed British fashion model of the 1960s? Hint: Her name at birth was Lesley Hornby.
Who is Twiggy
A fashion journalist for the Daily Express newspaper once published an article calling her “The Face of ’66.” She is considered one of the first supermodels.
The item of clothing became popular among teenagers in the 1970s and was originally worn by sailors?
What is bell-bottoms
Sailors wore them because they were designed to easily roll up when working in muddy conditions and to provide insulation in cold weather.
A popular swingy skirt of the 1950s was associated with the jitterbug dance?
What is the poodle skirt
The skirt was often paired with saddle shoes, bobby socks, a blouse or sweater, and a small scarf.
A term for the process of creating loops of threads that interlock row by row, using yarn and two long needles?
What is knitting
The word knit dates back to the 15th century and originated from the word cnyttan (K’NUE-than), which means “to tie a knot.”
Until 1850, sewing machines were hand-cranked. Who invented the first sewing machine that used a footpowered treadle to move the needle?
Who is Issac Singer
The Singer sewing machine needle also went up and down compared to others that went side to side.
This type of hat was famously worn by Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca?
What is a fedora
In addition to the fedora, Bogart’s character Rick Blaine also wore the now-iconic trench coat.
A type of boot became popular in the 1960s, characterized by its tall length and low heel?
What are go-go boots
The original boots were white and mid-calf height.
The most prominent fashion capitals of the world are known as the “Big Four.” What four cities are they?
What is New York City, London, Milan, and Paris
Each city hosts well-attended and influential fashion weeks twice a year in February and September.