Fashion Designers
Trends Through the Decades
Fabrics & Materials
Accessories
Fashion Vocabulary
100

Who is Coco Chanel?

She is known for the little black dress and Chanel No. 5 perfume.

100

What is the 1970s?

Bell-bottom pants were popular in this decade.

100

What is wool?

A soft material made from sheep.

100

Sunglasses

You wear them to protect your eyes from the sun.

100

Fashion designer

A person who creates clothes.

200

Who is Gianni Versace?

This Italian designer is famous for colorful prints and bold patterns.

200

What is the 1920s?

The flapper dress became iconic in this decade.

200

What is silk?

A smooth, shiny fabric often used for elegant dresses.

200

Purse / Handbag

A small bag carried by hand or over the shoulder

200

Runway / Catwalk

The main walkway for models during fashion shows.

300

Who is Christian Dior?

The designer who created the “New Look” in 1947.

300

What is the 1990s?

Grunge fashion became popular thanks to bands like Nirvana.

300

What is spandex (or lycra)?

A stretchy material used in sportswear.

300

Watch

This accessory tells time and is worn on the wrist

300

Trend

A temporary popular fashion or craze

400

Who is Vivienne Westwood?

This designer is known for using punk and rebellion in her fashion.

400

What is the 1980s?

Shoulder pads were a trend for businesswomen in this decade.

400

What is cotton?

Denim is made from this type of fabric.

400

Necklace

A piece of jewelry that goes around your neck.

400

Outfit

The complete combination of clothes someone is wearing.

500

Who is Rei Kawakubo?

The Japanese designer famous for avant-garde and oversized silhouettes

500

What are the early 2000s?

The “Y2K” fashion trend comes from this period.

500

What is vegan leather (or pleather)?

Faux leather is also known by this name.

500

Headband / Scarf

Worn in your hair or around your head.

500

Fashionista

A person who follows or sets fashion trends closely.