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1. Who invented the miniskirt in the 1960s?

  • A. Coco Chanel
  • B. Vivienne Westwood
  • C. Miuccia Prada
  • D. Mary Quant ✓

💡 Mary Quant is credited with popularizing the miniskirt in the 1960s from her London boutique Bazaar on the King's Road — a symbol of 1960s liberation.

2. What was the "New Look" introduced by Christian Dior in 1947?

  • A. A minimalist design approach
  • B. A revolutionary silhouette with full skirts and nipped waist ✓
  • C. A new menswear collection
  • D. A line of sportswear

💡 Christian Dior's 1947 "New Look" shocked post-war fashion with its padded bust, nipped waist, and full calf-length skirts — a dramatic departure from wartime utility clothing.

3. Which magazine is considered the bible of the fashion industry?

  • A. Harper's Bazaar
  • B. Elle
  • C. Glamour
  • D. Vogue ✓

💡 Vogue is the world's most influential fashion magazine — founded in 1892, with editions in 23 countries. Anna Wintour has been US editor-in-chief since 1988.

4. What is "sustainable fashion"?

  • A. Only natural fiber clothing
  • B. Charity shop clothing only
  • C. Expensive eco-friendly brands
  • D. Environmentally and ethically made clothing ✓

💡 Sustainable fashion considers environmental and social impact — using eco-friendly materials, ethical labor practices, and reducing waste throughout the clothing production lifecycle.

5. What is "fast fashion"?

  • A. High-speed clothing delivery
  • B. Vintage fashion resale
  • C. Premium sportswear brands
  • D. Cheap trendy clothing produced quickly ✓

💡 Fast fashion refers to inexpensive, trend-driven clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers — Zara, H&M, and Shein are major fast fashion brands criticized for environmental impact.

6. Which fashion icon is known for the phrase "fashion fades, only style remains"?

  • A. Audrey Hepburn
  • B. Diana Vreeland
  • C. Yves Saint Laurent
  • D. Coco Chanel ✓

💡 Coco Chanel is credited with this famous quote — reflecting her philosophy that true style transcends passing fashion trends.

7. Which decade saw the rise of power shoulders in women's fashion?

  • A. 1970s
  • B. 1980s ✓
  • C. 1990s
  • D. 2000s

💡 The 1980s are defined by exaggerated power shoulders in women's fashion — reflecting women's growing presence in the corporate world, popularized by TV shows like Dynasty.

8. What fashion trend dominated the 1990s for casual wear?

  • A. Disco sequins
  • B. Neon colors
  • C. Mod style
  • D. Grunge and minimalism ✓

💡 The 1990s saw two major trends — grunge (flannel shirts, ripped jeans, Doc Martens) and minimalism (simple, clean lines), both reacting against the excess of the 1980s.

9. Which decade is known for bell-bottom jeans and flared trousers?

  • A. 1950s
  • B. 1960s
  • C. 1970s ✓
  • D. 1980s

💡 The 1970s are famous for bell-bottoms, flared trousers, platform shoes, and bohemian styles — heavily influenced by disco culture and the hippie movement.

10. Which event is considered the biggest night in fashion?

  • A. Paris Fashion Week
  • B. Vogue Awards
  • C. Oscar red carpet
  • D. Met Gala ✓

💡 The Met Gala (Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala) is considered fashion's biggest night — celebrities wear elaborate themed costumes to the annual fundraising event.

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