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| The name for a particular shape or type of garment. |
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| What are vintage clothes? |
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| The term for original garments from the past. |
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| What are three styles of kimono sleeves? |
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| Batwing sleeves, dolman sleeves and cape sleeves are all this type of sleeve. |
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| What is the name of the neckline on a thermal shirt? |
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| The Henley neckline is found on this type of shirt |
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| What type of skirt is a pencil skirt? |
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| A type of straight skirt. |
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| A low rise jean might also be called a ? |
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| Hip hugger is another name for this style of jeans. |
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| What is the name for wide shorts that give the appearance of a skirt? |
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| A loose belted coat styled after World War 1 Soldiers. |
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| What are the natural fibers? |
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| Cotton, wool, silk and linen are this type of fiber. |
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| Silk was originally made in only one country. What country was that? |
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| China is the original source of this fiber. |
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| What event in the 1940's caused restrictions on fabric use? |
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| The activities involved in creating and selling profitable products. |
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| Selling goods for resale. |
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| Decides what clothing will be sold in a retail store. |
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| What organization sets trade practices that are good for all nations? |
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| The World Trade Organization. |
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| What is the purpose of the trade agreement known as NAFTA? |
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| Open trade between the U.S., Canada and Mexico (North American Free Trade Agreement) |
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| What is the name of the series of barcodes used to identify a product? |
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| The universal product code (UPC) |
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| What are the names of fashion price points from the highest to the lowest price? |
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| Designer, Bridge, Better, Moderate and Budget. |
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| What is the most important fashion industry trade publication? |
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| What are some examples of classic styles? |
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| T shirts, jeans, blazers, business suits, little black dress. |
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| How long do fashion trends usually last? |
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| What do the ascot, jabot and bow collars have in common? |
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| Collar that are created with an extra piece of fabric at the neckline. |
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| How are sport shirts sized? |
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| What type of skirt is a sarong? |
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| What dress style has a waistline above the natural waist? |
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| What need is filled by the brightly colored vests worn by construction workers? |
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| What are physical needs that clothing fills? |
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| Protection, comfort and safety. |
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| What did Elias Howe and Isaac Singer invent? |
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| The two thread sewing machine. |
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| What 1980's trend in society lead to the fashion trend for power suits? |
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| Women entering the workforce. |
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| What is a term for mass produced clothing made in factories? |
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| Goods that are sent out of the country. |
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| What is the term for choosing where to manufacture or buy goods? |
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| A garment factory with poor working conditions. |
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| What is the name for a pant that is wider at the hem than it is at the knee? |
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| What is the balance of trade? |
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| A name for difference between a countries imports and exports. |
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| What are some labor laws that were established by the Fair Labor Standards Act? |
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| Minimum wage, maximum workweek and child labor standards were established by this Act. |
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| What are some fibers made from renewable resources? |
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| Bamboo, Lyocell and Sarona are all made from this type of resource. |
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| A term for when a higher priced fashion is copied to sell at a lower price. |
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| What is a technical design? |
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| A design with the sewing details, fasteners, measurements and other instructions. |
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| What cities are the fashion capitals of the world? |
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| Paris, New York, London and Milan |
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| People who take the lead in fashion. |
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| What kind of neckline is found on a T-shirt? |
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| The crew neck is usually found on this common shirt. |
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| What famous look is Christian Dior responsible for? |
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| This designer is responsible for the New Look. |
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| What is the name for an economic system where businesses respond freely to the needs of the marketplace? |
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| Who is most likely to purchase a fashion style that is in the introduction phase? |
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| Celebrities, wealthy people and fashion leaders purchase clothing during this stage of the fashion cycle. |
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| Three sleeve styles with fullness at the top of the sleeve are? |
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| The Juliet, the puffed and the leg of mutton sleeve/ |
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| What is a close fitting sleeveless knit top called? |
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| What is the name for a skirt that flares slightly from the hip to the hem? |
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| What is another name for a jean that has a tapered leg? |
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| This dress style is fitted to the body by the use of darts. |
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| What was the first synthetic fabric? |
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| What occurs during the decline phase of the fashion cycle? |
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| The fashion is more affordable and available to everyone. |
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| What style did Mary Quant introduce? |
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| Which shirt style has a yoke? |
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| Flared panels used to create a skirt. |
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| Describe a bomber jacket. |
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| A short jacket that is gathered at the waist and cuffs. |
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Which of these is not a style:
pleated skirt, black coat, bow tie, cardigan? |
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| Projecting future fashion trands. |
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| What is the first step in textile production? |
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| What does a textile designer do? |
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| This type of designer designs fabrics, prints and weaves. |
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| The activities involved in creating and selling profitable products. |
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| What percent of world wide fiber production are synthetic fibers? |
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| 94% of fiber production is this type of fiber. |
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| What is done during the fabric finishing stage of textile production? |
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| Dyeing, printing and other special treatments occur during the this stage of textile production. |
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| They make the pattern into a a range of sizes. |
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| When apparel companies offer their new lines. |
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| When are most fashions shown to store buyers? |
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| This process takes place three to six months before fashions are delivered to a store. |
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| What is the job title of a person who custom makes clothes and alters clothes? |
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| A tailor performs these services. |
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| Who is the first person involved in creating a garment? |
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| What does it mean when a sales associate receives commission? |
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| They are paid a percentage of their sales. |
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| What does a fashion coordinator do? |
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| The person who does this job determines the fashion direction of the store by gathering and sharing fashion information. |
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| What does an employee in visual display do? |
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| The person in this career creates store windows, themes and merchandise displays. |
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| Does the U.S. have a trade surplus or a trade deficit? |
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| The U.S. has had a trade deficit since 1976. |
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| A double breasted jacket originally worn by sailors. |
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| What common clothing item was designed by Levi Strauss? |
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| Jeans were first designed by this person. |
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| A name for a strip of fabric attached to the waistline of a skirt or pant. |
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| What was the result of mass production of clothing? |
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| More clothes were available at lower prices because of this. |
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| A term for the direction of change in fashion. |
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| How does a good economic climate effect the fashion industry? |
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| Increased sales and jobs are the result. |
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| A term for a fashion item that is very popular but only for a short time. |
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| A term for extreme and innovative fashions. |
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| A term for new styles that look like garments form the past. |
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| Peak sales of fashion occur during which part of the fashion cycle? |
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| This occurs during the maturity stage of the fashion cycle. |
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| This dress is a very full A-line with no waist seam. |
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| What did James McCall and Ebenezer Butterick invent? |
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| These two inventors are credited with inventing the apper pattern. |
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| This term is a name for predicting future trends. |
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| A business that buys goods from wholesalers and sells them to end use customers. |
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| What is fashion merchandising? |
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| A term for the planning, buying nd selling of clothing. |
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| What does an alterations worker do? |
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| A job title for a person who fits the garment to the customer and makes changes needed to improve the fit. |
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| A computer system that helps get products to stores faster. |
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| What is a Quick Response system? |
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| A group of styles that a designer creates for a particular season. |
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| How many seasons are there in fashion? |
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| There are six of these, Spring, Summer, Fall 1, Fall 2,Holiday and Resort |
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| What is Charles Worth most famous for? |
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| He is the father of Haute Coutoure |
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| The name for a body sketch that designers use to draw designs. |
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| What are some examples of trade associations? |
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| What are the American Apparel and Footwear Association and the Retail Federation? |
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| Who was the most influential fashion designer in the 1930's and 40's? |
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| What time period was Coco Chanel most influential? |
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| What designer was famous for making pants popular, classic and tailored looks, the little black dress and pearls and chains? |
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| What fashion looks and items is Chanel famous for? |
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| What world event influenced Chanel's designs? |
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| This designer was strongly influenced by World War II and it's results;scarcity of fabrics and women entering the workforce. |
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| What time period did Christian Dior have the most influence on? |
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| This designer was most influential in the 1950's. |
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| What looks and trends is Christian Dior most famous for? |
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| This designer was responsible for" The New Look", a feminine style with thin waists and wide skirts. |
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| What world events influenced Christian Dior? |
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| This designer was influenced by the end of World War II. Women stopped working and returned to home making. Fabric restrictions were lifted. |
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| What designer had the biggest influence on the 1960's? |
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| In what decade was Mary Quant most influential? |
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| What fashion designer started the 1960's trend for mini skirts, tights and hot pants? |
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| What important 1960's items were designed by Mary Quant? |
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| What fashion designer was part of the MOD fashion trend? |
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| What famous fashion trend was Mary Quant part of? |
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| What changes in society contributed to Mary Quant's style? |
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| What designer was influenced by trends in society towards new freedoms and women's liberation? |
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| What fashion designer had a big part of 1980's trends? |
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| What decade did Liz Claiborne most influence? |
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| Who best represents the trends of power suits, mix and match clothing and work appropriate clothes? |
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| What trends is Liz Claiborne most famous for? |
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| What changes in society influenced Liz Claiborne's designs? |
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| What designer used the ideas of "Dress for Success" and women entering the workforce? |
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