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From colour theory to clothing styles — 63 easy questions covering the fundamentals of fashion and personal style. A fun quiz for fashion beginners!
1. What does "prêt-à-porter" mean in fashion?
💡 Prêt-à-porter (French: "ready to wear") refers to factory-made clothing in standard sizes — the opposite of bespoke or haute couture garments.
2. What is a "little black dress" (LBD)?
💡 The little black dress is a simple, short black dress considered a wardrobe essential — popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1920s as a versatile, timeless garment.
3. What is a "trench coat" originally designed for?
💡 The trench coat was designed for British soldiers in WWI — created by Burberry for use in the trenches. It became a fashion staple after the war.
4. What city is considered the fashion capital of the world?
💡 Paris is widely considered the global fashion capital — home to the world's most prestigious fashion houses including Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
5. Which famous fashion brand uses interlocking C logos?
💡 The interlocking double-C logo is the iconic symbol of Chanel — founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in 1910.
6. What is denim fabric most commonly used to make?
💡 Denim is a sturdy cotton twill fabric most famously used to make jeans — first popularized as workwear by Levi Strauss in 1873.
7. What does the term "haute couture" mean?
💡 Haute couture (French: "high sewing") refers to exclusive custom-fitted high-end fashion — made by hand with premium materials for individual clients.
8. Which country is famous for producing luxury silk?
💡 China has been the world's leading silk producer for over 5,000 years — the ancient Silk Road was named after this precious Chinese export.
9. Which fashion brand is famous for its red-soled shoes?
💡 Christian Louboutin is famous for his signature red lacquered soles — a trademark registered in many countries since 1992.
10. What is a "capsule wardrobe"?
💡 A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of essential, versatile pieces that work well together — coined by Susie Faux in the 1970s to describe timeless wardrobe basics.