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Fashion History Essentials

Fashion History

A quiz covering key milestones, figures, and timelines in the history of fashion.

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10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Apr 4, 2026

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1 In what year did Christian Dior present his famous 'New Look' collection in Paris?

A 1947
B 1952
C 1940
D 1938

2 How many main fashion collections does a traditional luxury fashion house typically release per year?

A 1
B 2
C 10
D 5

3 Who is widely considered the first 'haute couture' designer, having opened his house in Paris in 1858?

A Coco Chanel
B Charles Frederick Worth
C Yves Saint Laurent
D Christian Dior

4 In which decade did the 'miniskirt' become a mainstream fashion trend popularized by Mary Quant?

A 1940s
B 1950s
C 1960s
D 1970s

5 Which iconic perfume was launched by Coco Chanel in 1921?

A Chanel No. 5
B Chanel No. 1
C Chanel No. 19
D Chanel No. 10

6 What is the standard number of inches in a yard of fabric?

A 12
B 24
C 36
D 48

7 In what year did Levi Strauss & Co. receive the patent for copper-riveted blue jeans?

A 1873
B 1890
C 1850
D 1905

8 How many buttons are traditionally on a standard double-breasted suit jacket?

A 2
B 4 or 6
C 8
D 10

9 The 'flapper' style of dress is most famously associated with which decade?

A 1910s
B 1920s
C 1930s
D 1940s

10 Who founded the Italian luxury fashion house Gucci in 1921?

A Guccio Gucci
B Gianni Versace
C Giorgio Armani
D Mario Prada

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