Fashion & Style Quiz

Question 1

The Met Gala is held at which New York museum, and what is its purpose?

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art — annual fundraising gala for the Costume Institute

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The Guggenheim — fundraising for modern art

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MoMA — celebrating contemporary fashion design

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The Whitney — showcasing American fashion history

Question 2

Coco Chanel is credited with liberating women's fashion from corsets. Which iconic garment did she popularise in the 1920s?

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The little black dress (LBD)

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The power suit

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The wrap dress

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The trench coat

Question 3

Which French fashion house created the 'New Look' in 1947, reshaping post-war fashion?

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Christian Dior

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Balenciaga

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Givenchy

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Yves Saint Laurent

Question 4

Sneaker culture became mainstream in the 1980s largely through which basketball player's shoe deal?

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Michael Jordan with Nike (Air Jordan)

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Magic Johnson with Converse

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Larry Bird with Nike

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Adidas

Question 5

What is 'fast fashion' and which brands are most associated with it?

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A business model producing cheap, trend-driven clothing at high volume with rapid turnover — Zara, H&M, SHEIN

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Fashion collections that move through seasons faster than traditional schedules

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Designer collections sold at faster speeds online than in stores

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Fashion designed specifically for sportswear and active lifestyles

Question 6

The luxury brand Louis Vuitton is known for which iconic pattern?

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The LV monogram canvas with fleur-de-lis and flowers

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The interlocking C monogram

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The horse-and-carriage logo

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The double-F logo

Question 7

The 'normcore' fashion trend of the 2010s was characterised by what?

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Intentionally unremarkable, generic, ordinary clothing — generic jeans, white sneakers, baseball caps

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Ultra-luxurious, logo-heavy dressing

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Vintage and thrifted clothing combinations

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Maximalist, colourful statement pieces

Question 8

Anna Wintour has been Editor-in-Chief of US Vogue since 1988. What is she known for in the fashion industry?

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Her enormous influence over global fashion — determining trends, making and breaking designers, and her signature bob and sunglasses

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Pioneering sustainable fashion coverage

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Founding New York Fashion Week

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Championing affordable fashion over luxury

Question 9

Which decade saw the rise of 'athleisure' — athletic clothing worn as everyday fashion?

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2010s

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1990s

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2000s

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1980s

Question 10

The 'deconstructed' fashion aesthetic is associated with which Japanese designer known as the 'King of Black'?

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Yohji Yamamoto

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Issey Miyake

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Kenzo Takada

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Comme des Garçons (Rei Kawakubo)

Question 11

What is the 'Birkin bag' and why is it considered an investment?

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A Hermès handbag named after actress Jane Birkin — extremely rare, handmade, and often appreciating in value

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A Chanel classic flap bag named after Coco Chanel's assistant

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A Louis Vuitton limited edition bag

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A Gucci bag from the 1970s redesigned for the modern era

Question 12

Virgil Abloh became the first African American to hold which prestigious fashion role in 2018?

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Artistic Director of Menswear at Louis Vuitton

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Editor-in-Chief of Vogue

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Creative Director of Gucci

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President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America

Question 13

Which footwear trend defined the 1990s — worn by everyone from Spice Girls to construction workers?

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Platform shoes / Chunky trainers

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Chelsea boots

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Stilettos

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Ballet flats

Question 14

What is 'haute couture' and which city is its centre?

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Custom-fitted, high-quality one-of-a-kind garments made by hand by skilled artisans; Paris

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Ready-to-wear designer clothing; Milan

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Any expensive luxury fashion; New York

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Fashion designed by famous artists rather than traditional designers; London

Question 15

The 'logomania' fashion trend that peaked in the early 2000s and returned in the 2010s involves what?

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Head-to-toe branding — prominently displaying luxury brand logos, monograms, and name prints

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Wearing clothing with no visible logos — stealth wealth

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Customising generic clothing with hand-painted logos

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Wearing vintage pieces with faded, barely visible brand names

Question 16

The 'runway to retail' model was disrupted by which Zara parent company's innovation?

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Vertical integration of design, manufacturing, and retail — allowing trend-to-shelf in as little as 2 weeks

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Using AI to predict future trends six months ahead

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Manufacturing everything in Europe rather than Asia

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Selling only online, eliminating physical stores

Question 17

What are 'capsule collections' in fashion?

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A small, limited-edition collection — often a collaboration between a luxury designer and a high-street brand

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A full season's collection by a major designer

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Clothing designed to be worn in capsule hotel stays

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A collection of 10 versatile wardrobe essentials

Question 18

Coco Chanel is famous for saying 'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.' This philosophy is associated with what style principle?

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Less is more / minimalism in styling

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Maximalism

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Matching all accessories to your bag

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Always wearing a signature piece

Question 19

The 'Ugly Sweater' Christmas trend of the 2010s turned which formerly embarrassing item into a pop culture phenomenon?

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Knitted cardigans with reindeers and snowflakes, worn ironically at Christmas parties

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Old Christmas jumpers worn sincerely by grandparents

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Luxury cashmere holiday knitwear

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Matching family Christmas pyjamas

Question 20

What is 'thrifting' and why did it surge in popularity in the 2010s–2020s?

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Purchasing secondhand clothing from charity shops, vintage stores, and apps like Depop and ThredUp

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Buying luxury items on payment plans

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Making your own clothing from repurposed fabric

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Buying end-of-season fashion at discounted prices