Fashion Definitions
The 4 Design Elements
Fashion Product Categories
The Beginning of Fashion
1900s to Today
100

These are defined as goods that are popular at a particular time:

a. Staple Items

b. Fashion Merchandise

c. Garments

d. Designs

What is ... b. Fashion Merchandise?

100

This element of design refers to the surface quality of a fabric, including its feel and appearance

What is texture...

100

This is defined as a garment used to cover the body.

What is ... a. Clothing?

100

List two reasons why people wear clothing.


a. Physical needs

b. Psychological needs

c. Social needs

d. Protection

100

A fashion consisting of clothing from the Middle and Far East bright colors peasant embroidery cheesecloth and safari jackets.

a.The “New Look”

b.Dandyism

c.Grunge Style

d.Hippie Style

What is ... d.Hippie Style?

200

These items are considered basic garments or accessories that are considered essential and are often purchased regularly.

What are Staple Items...

200

This element of design refers to the particular outline or form of an apparel item, influencing its overall aesthetic and style.

What is shape...

200

These are known as additional articles that complement or enhance outfits.

What is ... Accessories?

200

Prior to the 18th century who dictated fashion?

a. The Middle-Class

b. Designers

c. Royalty & Aristocrats

d. Fashion Magazines

What is c. Royalty & Aristocrats?

200

This style of fashion was introduced as a rebellious style characterized by DIY aesthetics, ripped clothing, and unconventional accessories. 

What is punk fashion?

300

A particular or unique version of a style because of a specific arrangement of the basic design elements:

a. Staple Items

b. Fashion Merchandise

c. Garment

d. Design

What is ... d. Design?

300

This element of design is considered a critical element and maybe the most important.

What is Color...

300

Floral Arrangements & accent pillows are examples of which product category.

What are Home Furnishings?

300

During the 1880s this was a style of dress for men and a lifestyle that celebrated elegance and refinement:

a. The “New Look”

b. Dandyism

c. Grunge style

d. Hippie Style

What is ... b. Dandyism?

300

Shorter hemlines and the pantsuit for the workplace were the results of what event from history?

A.World War II

B.Woodstock

C.Feminist Movement

D.The invention of Nylon

What is ... C.Feminist Movement?

400

This particular style refers to a fashion trend that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by a deliberately unkempt or disheveled look.

What is Grunge Style...

400

This element of design refers to directs the path of eye movement and influences the overall silhouette.

What is Line...

400

Described as window treatments or decorative accessories:

a. Clothing

b. Accessories

c. Home Furnishings

d. All of the above

What is ... C. Home Furnishing?

400

True or False: Historically people dressed according to what society allowed for the social classes.

What is a. True?

400

True or False: The feminist Movement of the 1970s was an organized effort to establish equal social, economic, and political rights and opportunities for women.

What is ... a. True?

500

According to retailers, Fashion is defined as…

a. The existing type of clothing that is preferred by a large segment of the public

b. A current trend that is popular for frivolous reasons

c. Whatever is currently selling

d. Represents a way of social interaction and status-seeking

What is ... C. Whatever is currently selling?

500

This is accomplished by adding white or black to a color:

a. Hue

b. Shade

c. Value

d. Tint

What is ... C. Value?

500

True or False: When people are unable to satisfy their basic needs for food and shelter style becomes less important.

What is true?

500

A style of the 1940s that featured long hemlines narrow shoulders and tightly fitted bodices with long full or narrow skirts:

a. The “New Look”

b. Dandyism

c. Grunge Style

d. Hippie Style

What is ... a. The “New Look”?

500

This designer influenced fashion in the 1940s with his introduction of the "New Look", which revolutionized women's fashion with its feminine silhouette. 

Who is Christian Dior?