History of Fashion

Which theory of fashion states that clothing is used to improve one’s self-concept or self-image

• Protection Theory
• Modesty Theory
• Adornment Theory
• Combined Needs Theory

This theory of fashion states that dress is governed by custom, traditions, and social moires.

• Protection Theory
• Modesty Theory
• Adornment Theory
• Combined Needs Theory

This is the simplest and most practical theory of fashion development,

• Protection Theory
• Modesty Theory
• Adornment Theory
• Combined Needs Theory

What do the letters ILGWU stand for? 

•  International Ladies Garment Workers Union
• International Garment Labor Workers Union
• International Labor Gentlemens Worker Union
•  Internal Ladies Garment Workers Union

How many innocent lives were lost in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire? 

• 46
• 76
• 146
• 176

Who was the king who sent life size dolls with designer clothing to other countries?

• King George III
• King Luis XiV
• King Henry VIII
• King Luis XVI

The fashion contribution of George 'Beau' Brummel was

• voluminous wigs and fake beauty marks.
• ruffly sleeves for men.
•  elegantly tailored clothes for men.
•  elegantly tailored clothes for men

T/F:  The Grunge Look appeared in the 1990"s.

• True
• False

Which of the following designers was responsible for The New Look in 1947?

• Ralph Lauren
• Coco Chanel
• Christian Dior
• Pierre Cardin

Intentionally torn clothing and safety pins are characteristics of

• the Disco Look.
• the Punk Look.
• the Poverty Look.
• the Ironic Look.