Fashion History Test

Name: ______Date: ______

The History of Fashion and Design Exam

Answer the questions based on the Student Information Sheet.

Multiple Choice

1. During World War II, many fashion designers relocated from Paris to: a. Rome b. New York c. Los Angeles d. Milan

2. Women’s clothing in the ______was remodeled towards a more neo-classical shape which included a romantic, feminine silhouette. a. 1930’s b. 1950’s c. 1960’s d. 1990’s

3. Synthetic fabrics were first widely used in clothing during the: a. 1930’s b. 1950’s c. 1960’s d. 1980’s

4. During World War II, no more than ______meters of cloth were permitted to be used for a coat. a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 6

5. The decade known for the cloche hat and feather boas was the: a. 1920’s b. 1940’s c. 1950’s d. 1970’s

True or False

_____ 1. By the end of the 1950’s, “off-the-peg” clothing became much more popular than in the past. This granted the public access to fashionable styles.

_____ 2. As the effects of the Great Depression were felt, designers found that crises are the perfect time for experimentation.

_____ 3. In the 1920’s, men began to wear the soft wool suit all day long.

_____ 4. During the Vietnam War, the number of models in fashion shows was limited.

Discussion

1. Describe the “hippie” fashion of the 1970’s. ______

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2. During World War II, as part of the war effort, the amount of cloth permitted for clothing was limited. Explain why this restriction was in place. ______

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