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WorksheetsFashion Terminology Part 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
Designing is the process of:
vertically integrating chemistry with retail sales ideas
growing or making fibers from unknown chemical mixtures
deciding that some styles are more appropriate than others
creating new versions of garments, accessories, or other items
Trade publications:
have evolved into nonprofit newspapers
also print full-length school textbooks that promote their industries
disseminate industry news and information to their distribution list over the Internet
print more specialized magazines for small sections of their industries
The retail price for goods is based on the:
pricing recommendations from consulting and reporting firms that know the market
apparel manufacturer's listed material and labor costs
fabric manufacturer's specific expenses for heat, lights, and taxes
original wholesale cost of the goods paid by the retailer, plus overhead and profit for the retailer
Fashion market researchers/forcecasters:
are consultants that advise retailers about the quality of manufactured apparel
help businesses try to understand the consumer demands of the past
are consulting and reporting firms that analyze and interpret future fashion trends
provide info about increasing uses for technical textiles
Seasonal products:
include such fashion goods as swimsuits and skiwear
include the latest fads in dresses and jewelry
include such items as basic underwear, men's business shirts, and luggage
do not include fashion or commodity merchandise
Long pieces of cloth.
fibers
fabrics
designing
channel of distribution
The exchange of ideas, information, or services, forming an interconnected or interrelated chain of communication.
geotextiles
labor-intensive
networking
private label goods
Garments that are specially designed for an individual.
Commission
Custom-made
Retail
Consultant
Imagine you're at a fashion show. The model struts down the runway wearing a stunning black dress, but what really catches your eye is the bold red belt. Which design principle does this remind you of?
proportion
balance
rhythm
emphasis
Finish that becomes part of the fabric through chemical reactions with fibers; usually affects fabric performance
Mechanical Finish
Dyeing
Colorfast
Chemical Finish
A way to effectively use colors together.
Tint
Hue
Elements of Design
Color Scheme
Color, shape, line, and texture.
Tint
Hue
Elements of Design
Color Scheme
The name of a color.
Tint
Hue
Elements of Design
Color Scheme
Shows the hues and the relationship of the hues to each other.
line
color wheel
neutral
shade
The spatial relationship (or size) of all the parts in a design to each other and to the whole.
figure
physique
proportion
silhouette
The overall form or outline of an outfit.
figure
physique
proportion
silhouette
A line formed during garment construction (seam, dart, pleat, tuck, or edge); an assembly detail that creates visual interest.
decorative line
line
structural line
side line
the ongoing rise, peak, and fall in popularity of specific styles
fashion cycle
trend
obsolescence
fad
a temporary, passing fashion that has great appeal to many people for a short period of time
fad
classic
trend
fashion cycle
During the ______ stage of the fashion cycle, a style is at its most popular, worn by everyday consumers, is mass-produced and in high-demand
introduction
rise/increase
peak
decline
