Clothing

Question 1

What is fashion?

Answer 1

A style of clothing that a specific group of people accept and wear at a given time and place.

Question 2

What is fashion style?

Answer 2

The specific characteristics that make one product or item different from another product of the same type.

Question 3

What is silhouette?

Answer 3

This is the outline of your body or a garment, which you can see from a distance, even before you notice the detail of the style.

Question 4

What are fashion trends?

Answer 4

The directions in which fashion moves.

Question 5

What is retrospective fashion?

Answer 5

Refers to clothes that imitate the style of the previous era.

Question 6

What is vintage?

Answer 6

Commonly used to refer to all old styles of clothing, The clothing should strongly reflect the styles and trends associated with that era.

Question 7

What is haute couture/high fashion?

Answer 7

These are new, unique and exclusive styles that are created by fashion and designer and expensive.

Question 8

What is brand piracy?

Answer 8

When the product is given a name that is similar to that of a well known brand deliberately so that consumers may mistake it for the actual brand name. Unauthorised use of protected trademarks, brand names or logo and the imitation of labels, packaging of products.

Question 9

What is counterfeit?

Answer 9

Replicas of the original product. An illegal copy of a product.

Question 10

What is eco-fashion?

Answer 10

Clothing produced by methods that are not harmful to the environment. Using organic raw material or recycled material. Using material that has been grown without the use of pesticides.

Question 11

What are sustainable textiles?

Answer 11

Are cultivated and manufactured in eco-friendly or environmentally friendly ways. Little or no chemicals are used in the cultivation of the plants and production of the textiles. Renewable resources are used during manufacturing.

Question 12

What are organic textiles?

Answer 12

No harmful pesticides or weed killers are used when cultivating organic textiles. No bleaching agents or chemical colourants are used during the manufacturing process. Natural plant dyes are used so that workers aren’t exposed to toxic substances.

Question 13

What are fair trade practices?

Answer 13

People work under good, safe conditions and are paid fair wages. Child labour is not used.

Question 14

What is contemporary fashion?

Answer 14

The introduction phase to the fashion and then the developing of the fashion until the peak phase. The peak phase is longer than the peak phase of a fad, then the fashion declines and ends at the obsolescence phase.

Question 15

What are FADS?

Answer 15

They start with the introductory phase into the rise phase until the peak phase which is very short, followed by a short decline period and then the fad disappears in obsolescence.

Question 16

What does classic mean?

Answer 16

The peak phase of classic fashion is exceptionally long, sometimes there is no decline or obsolescence phase.

Question 17

Which influences determine contemporary fashion trends?

Answer 17

Social events; cultural events and economic factors.

Question 18

When does a style become fashion?

Answer 18

When it is accepted by a large group of people.

Question 19

Why do consumers become bored with fashions and want something new?

Answer 19

Economic factors; social factors; technological factors; political factors.

Question 20

Why do young adults prefer to wear contemporary fashions?

Answer 20

Gives young adults a chance to express their personal style; they want peer acceptance and popularity amongst friends; it also indicates financial status.

Question 21

What are economic factors?

Answer 21

Recessions and depressions; inflation; wealth and poverty can all accelerate or slow down changes in fashion.

Question 22

What are social factors?

Answer 22

Famous people have an effect on fashion; city people change fashions more often; educated people have more money and can afford better fashions; social and cultural events inspire new looks.

Question 23

What are technological factors?

Answer 23

New fabrics and textiles bring changes in designs. Biotechnology opened up a new range of fabrics; factories are mechanised and computerised to increase manufacturing speed and easier communication speeds up the delivery process.

Question 24

What are political and legal factors?

Answer 24

Legislation and trade relations can restrict or promote changes.

Question 25

What is the introduction phase of the fashion cycle?

Answer 25

Fashion is introduced to the market for the first time. Fashion is very expensive and only available in exclusive boutiques and directly from the designer.

Question 26

What is the rise phase of the fashion cycle?

Answer 26

More people accept fashion and buy it. Its popularity increases. Fashion items are produced on a larger scale resulting in lower prices.

Question 27

What is the peak phase of the fashion cycle?

Answer 27

The fashion reaches the height of its popularity and many people wear it. Mass production takes place and it is available in most stores at affordable prices.

Question 28

What is the decline phase of the fashion cycle?

Answer 28

People become bored with the fashion and are on the lookout for something new. Fewer people wear it and the fashion becomes less popular.

Question 29

What is the obsolescence phase of the fashion cycle?

Answer 29

The fashion cycle is now complete. The old fashion dies out and disappears.

Question 30

What guidelines should you follow when choosing colours for the workplace?

Answer 30

Basic garments should be neutral colours that go well with other colours. choose colours that complement your skin tone. Colourful accessories can improve the look.

Question 31

What role does your appearance play in the workplace?

Answer 31

It boost self-esteem and confidence; people trust you more if you are well dressed because you look professional and project a positive image of the company.

Question 32

Which guidelines should you follow when choosing clothing for work?

Answer 32

The company dress code must be followed and you should have a range of outfits for all types of work and work related functions. Your clothing should match the company image.

Question 33

What type of garments should you buy for work?

Answer 33

80% should be classical fashion with 20% fashion items to stay trendy. Garments should be versatile so you can mix and match throughout all the seasons. Buy high quality items in neutral colours.

Question 34

Discuss the steps for building a work wardrobe.

Answer 34

Determine your needs; evaluate your existing wardrobe; examine your available resources; compile a list of items that would complement your current wardrobe. Go shopping.

Question 35

What do light colours in clothing do to your body shape?

Answer 35

Your figure appears fuller when wearing bright or pale colours.

Question 36

What do dark colours in clothing do to your figure?

Answer 36

They have a slimming effect on your body.

Question 37

What do vertical lines in clothing do to your figure?

Answer 37

The person looks taller and slimmer.

Question 38

What do horizontal lines in clothing do to your figure?

Answer 38

The person looks wider and shorter.

Question 39

What do curved lines in clothing do to your figure?

Answer 39

They emphasise the outline of your body and compliment thin people.

Question 40

Which 5 factors should a garment have to make it suitable for work?

Answer 40

Formal; versatile; neutral colours; mix and match; classical style.

Question 41

How do you express your individuality in corporate clothing?

Answer 41

Hairstyles; accessories like jewellery; make up; styles of trousers, pants and skirts.