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In which year did Christian Dior die?
1957
1957
1947
1947
1977
1977
1967
1967
People who live where in the USA spend the most on clothes per month?
Manhattan
Manhattan
Doghattan
Doghattan
Kidhattan
Kidhattan
Womenhattan
Womenhattan
Where would espadrilles be worn?
Neck
Neck
Feet
Feet
Hands
Hands
Head
Head
Which David Bowie alter ego was a major trend-setter in 1970s fashion?
Slim Shady
Slim Shady
Ziggy Stardust
Ziggy Stardust
Peter Parker
Peter Parker
Clark Kent
Clark Kent
How tall is supermodel Jodie Kidd?
6ft 2in
6ft 2in
5ft 8in
5ft 8in
6ft 4in
6ft 4in
4ft 6in
4ft 6in
Which of these is Russian jewelry house?
Faberge
Faberge
Fabregas
Fabregas
Fabulous
Fabulous
February
February
David Bowie and Marc Bolan popularized which fashion?
Heavy metal
Heavy metal
Punk
Punk
Glam rock
Glam rock
Grunge
Grunge
Which 60s British band sang about a ‘Dedicated Follower of Fashion’?
The Hollies
The Hollies
The Beatles
The Beatles
The Kinks
The Kinks
The Who
The Who
Sneakerhead is someone who collects what?
Shoes
Shoes
Gloves
Gloves
Hats
Hats
Socks
Socks
Espadrille originate from where?
Ardennes
Ardennes
Corsica
Corsica
Alps
Alps
Pyrenees
Pyrenees
American businessman are renowned for wearing what type of trousers?
Tracksuit Bottoms
Tracksuit Bottoms
Jeans
Jeans
Skin Tight Jeans
Skin Tight Jeans
Chinos
Chinos
What are the iconic Doc Martens?
Boots
Boots
Underpants
Underpants
Jeans
Jeans
Sunglasses
Sunglasses
What sort of clothing item is a bolero?
Scarf
Scarf
Jacket
Jacket
Hat
Hat
Belt
Belt
A pair of shorts are named after which Caribbean island?
Bahamas
Bahamas
Jamaica
Jamaica
Bermuda
Bermuda
Cuba
Cuba
Which designer created the little black dress?
Coco Button
Coco Button
Coco Remote
Coco Remote
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel
Coco Television
Coco Television
Where would a ‘busby’ be worn?
On your head
On your head
On your finger
On your finger
On your back
On your back
On your shoulders
On your shoulders
In a man’s closet, what are ‘balmorals’?
Pants
Pants
Shoes
Shoes
Shorts
Shorts
Socks
Socks
Pointe shoes contain a what?
Box
Box
Medal
Medal
Cap
Cap
Which of the following ultra-bright colors were big in 1990s fashion?
Neutrals
Neutrals
Pastels
Pastels
Darks
Darks
Fluorescents
Fluorescents
Hairstyles were fashionably what in the 80s?
Short/Modest
Short/Modest
Big/Curly
Big/Curly
Utterly Shaved
Utterly Shaved
Extremely Long/Straight
Extremely Long/Straight
How many children does Stella McCartney have?
5
5
3
3
2
2
4
4
Carnaby Street, famous in the 60s as a fashion center, is in which capital?
New York
New York
Berlin
Berlin
London
London
Paris
Paris
In which London department store did Nicole Farhi open her first fashion shop?
Selfridges
Selfridges
Liberty’s
Liberty’s
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols
Harrods
Harrods
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