If you’re Fashion Week obsessed, consider this quiz the ultimate IQ test. It’s packed with questions about the world of fashion, from famous designers and memorable moments in history to hot trends and insider terminology. Can you get a perfect score?
Which of the following is a common fashion term used to describe clothing?
In addition to clothing, retail apparel typically includes shoes, hats, handbags, luggage and other accessories. The term comes from the French word “apareillier,” which refers to the act of preparing, getting ready or getting dressed.
What's another name for the runway at a fashion show?
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the term "catwalk" dates back to the late 19th century and refers to a narrow passageway that one has to walk across carefully, as a cat would. The term became associated with fashion show runways in the 1940s.
This accessory is typically worn around the waist to hold up trousers. Can you name it?
Belts are believed to date all the way back to the Bronze Age. Originally used to carry tools or weapons, they've become a statement-making fashion accessory in addition to a helpful wardrobe staple.
What's distinctive about a duffle coat?
The duffle coat, first popularized in Europe in the 1850s, is made from a coarse, thick, woolen material called duffle. This coat's toggle fastenings are designed to be easily fastened and unfastened while wearing gloves in cold weather.
One of the following fashion gurus was head designer for both Givenchy and Christian Dior. Who was it?
This Gibraltar-born British fashion designer led Givenchy from 1995 to 1996 and Christian Dior from 1996 to 2011. He also has his own eponymous line and is currently the creative director of the Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela.
