History of Fashion

The most important need for clothing for survival.

• Psychological need

• Physiological need

• Social need

• Self-Actualization

The design, shape, or type of garment or apparel item.

• Fashion trend

• Style

• Fad

• Trend

Blue jeans and sweaters are an example of ______ fashion.

• Classic

• Trend

• Fad

• Contemporary

Which culture was the first to spin flax fibers and make them into linen?

• Prehistoric people

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Romans

Which country was known for its silk production and kimono style garments?

• Greece

• Rome

• China

• Egyptians

During the Early Roman Empire, which color of clothing indicated the social rank or status of a king, priest, or equestrian?

• Purple

• Royal Blue

• Red

• Burgundy

A stiff metal cone-shaped article worn under skirts in the 1400’s

• Pregnancy pillow

• Hennin

• Ruff

• Farthingale

Used to exaggerate the hourglass figure making the waist smaller.

• Corset

• Bustle

• Hoop

• Brassiere

One of the first models in the 1890’s who was published in newspaper and set the standard for the “All-American Girl.”

• Marilyn Monroe

• The Gibson Girl

• Rosie the Riviter

• Twiggy

An extra piece added to the rear-end to increase the appearance of the size.

• Brassiere

• Hoop

• Bustle

• Corset