How well-versed are you in fashion lingo? Take this terminology quiz to enhance your style vocabulary! Fashion is an ever-evolving field with its own language. Understanding these terms opens up a deeper appreciation for the craft and industry. Whether you’re discussing haute couture or ready-to-wear, being fluent in fashion terms is essential.
Terms and definitions illustrate the intricate world of fashion, from the foundational elements to complex design concepts. It’s a chance to uncover the meanings behind labels and why certain ideas or garments gain prominence. Delve into the nuances that make fashion a rich and varied art form.
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Which sports star created his own brand?
Michael Jonson
Michael Jonson
Michael Jindin
Michael Jindin
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jimson
Michael Jimson
Spot the correct name of the TV programme based at a fashion magazine …?
Creepy Peggy
Creepy Peggy
Gruesome Jenny
Gruesome Jenny
Plain Jane
Plain Jane
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Which US fashion designer introduced the Polo clothing line?
Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Which of these is a UK-based fashion store with concessions in many Nordstrom stores?
Bottomshop
Bottomshop
Topshop
Topshop
Centreshop
Centreshop
Middleshop
Middleshop
Who founded Fendi in 1925?
Olga Berluti
Olga Berluti
Celine Vipiani
Celine Vipiani
Kenzo Takada
Kenzo Takada
Adele Casagrande
Adele Casagrande
Which British fashion deisgner has been a big influence on the punk scene?
Christopher Bailey
Christopher Bailey
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
Matthew Williamson
Matthew Williamson
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney
What nationality is Anna Wintour?
Canadian
Canadian
Irish
Irish
American
American
British
British
What used to be tied to the married couple’s leaving vehicle before tin cans became standard?
Socks
Socks
Hats
Hats
Shoes
Shoes
Jewellery
Jewellery
Which street in Manhattan is called ‘Fashion Avenue’?
Eleventh Avenue
Eleventh Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
Which of these lends its name to a music and fashion style in the 1990s?
Dunge
Dunge
Lunge
Lunge
Bunge
Bunge
Grunge
Grunge
What sort of clothing is a ‘jemima’?
Boot
Boot
Hat
Hat
Skirt
Skirt
Coat
Coat
What does DKNY stand for?
Donna Karen Near You
Donna Karen Near You
Designer Klothes Near You
Designer Klothes Near You
Donna Karen New York
Donna Karen New York
Designer Klothes New York
Designer Klothes New York
Which 1990s fashion movement featured all-black outfits, hair and coats?
Mod
Mod
Goth
Goth
Preppy
Preppy
Hippie
Hippie
Which of these is an outer garment worn over the body with one hole for the head?
Moncho
Moncho
Toncho
Toncho
Poncho
Poncho
Honcho
Honcho
What in kind of bathing suit debuts at a fashion in 1946?
The ebon
The ebon
The bikini
The bikini
The jaluit
The jaluit
The namu
The namu
Which artist has twin sisters, one is a fashion designer and the other is a famous DJ?
Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson
Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas
Bo Bice
Bo Bice
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
What is a knee-length pleated wool garment which is traditionally worn by Scottish males?
Kilt
Kilt
Sarong
Sarong
Suit
Suit
Tuxedo
Tuxedo
Which fashion company makes the fragrances ‘Escape’ and ‘Euphoria’?
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
YSL
YSL
DKNY
DKNY
How are jumpsuits better know in 2014?
Head to Toe
Head to Toe
Adult Baby Grow
Adult Baby Grow
Onesie
Onesie
All In One
All In One
In which country was ASOS founded?
Canada
Canada
England
England
USA
USA
Ireland
Ireland
The biggest fashion retail chain in the USA is?
IMDB
IMDB
TGI
TGI
TTF
TTF
TJX
TJX
What were first made with both cup and band sizes in 1935?
Gloves
Gloves
Suspenders
Suspenders
Bras
Bras
Belts
Belts
In what year was ASOS founded?
2006
2006
2002
2002
2000
2000
2004
2004
Which designer is famous for his ‘polo’ range?
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Tom Ford
Tom Ford
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon and the maxi skirt became fashionable – in which year?
1970
1970
1965
1965
1980
1980
1975
1975
Threadless are a company selling unique what?
Blouses
Blouses
Jackets
Jackets
Boots
Boots
T-shirts
T-shirts
Men’s shirts button down on which side?
None
None
Right
Right
Middle
Middle
Left
Left
Which fashion term means ‘high fashion’?
Habeus corpus
Habeus corpus
Hotch potch
Hotch potch
Hoi polloi
Hoi polloi
Haute couture
Haute couture
What 1970s fashion jewelry changed colors according to skin temperature?
Turquoise Pendants
Turquoise Pendants
Clip-on Earrings
Clip-on Earrings
Mood Rings
Mood Rings
Tritone Bracelets
Tritone Bracelets
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