Understanding Fashion Industry Terms

Which of the following best describes "designer labels"?

• Factories that make clothes for many brands

• Brands known for their high-quality, fashionable products often created by famous designers

• Stores that sell only sportswear

• Machines used to sew clothes

What is the main purpose of "advertising" in the fashion industry?

• To create new fabrics

• To promote products and attract consumers

• To design new clothing lines

• To train workers

If a company is "manufacturing" clothes, what are they doing?

• Selling clothes in stores

• Making clothes in factories

• Designing new logos

• Shipping clothes overseas

Who are "consumers" in the context of fashion?

• People who design clothes

• People who buy and use fashion products

• People who sew clothes in factories

• People who advertise products

Why do many fashion companies use "overseas" suppliers?

• To find new designers

• To reduce manufacturing costs

• To advertise their products

• To open new stores

Which of the following is an example of "labour" in the fashion industry?

• The machines used to make fabric

• The workers who sew and assemble clothing

• The stores that sell clothes

• The advertisements in magazines

What does the term "competitors" mean in the fashion business?

• Companies that work together to make clothes

• Companies that sell similar products and try to attract the same consumers

• Factories that produce clothing

• Designers who create new styles

Which sentence uses the word "suppliers" correctly?

• The suppliers designed a new dress for the fashion show.

• The suppliers provided the fabric needed to make the clothes.

• The suppliers bought the latest designer labels.

• The suppliers advertised the new collection.

A fashion brand wants to increase its sales. Which strategy involves "advertising"?

• Hiring more labour

• Creating TV commercials and online ads

• Lowering the price of raw materials

• Moving manufacturing overseas

What is a possible disadvantage of using "overseas" manufacturing?

• Higher labour costs

• Longer shipping times and less control over quality

• More local jobs created

• Easier communication with workers