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EXAM 1 REVIEW CADS 1600 AUBURN
UNIVERSITY 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
Valentino - correct answer -Fell in love with red at a young age
Established his business in 1959
Aesthetic: Refined lines, sophistication, and tailoring
Known for red, bows, ruching, draping, flowers and dots
First Italian designer to be featured on the cover of French Vogue
One of 1st to use an initial "V" in his logo
Lives very lavishly and expects customers to do the same
Retired in 2007
Collections:
Valentino Haute Couture
Valentino Pret-a -Porter
Valentino Garavani - accessories
REDValentino
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Yves Saint Laurent - correct answer -Began designing for
theater - costumes
Youngest Couturier in the world at age 21 - Dior's successor
Extremely talented at a young age
Drafted into war - nervous depression - released from service
1961: opened his own business
Famous for:
Women's tuxedo jacket - "Le Smoking"
Safari jacket
Pea jacket - pea coat - a mix of high and low culture
Midi skirt
Designed for theater his whole career
2003: Saint Laurent closed his haute couture house
2008: Dies at age 71
Armani - Giorgio Armani - correct answer -Giorgio Armani began
fashion career at age 30
1st Window dresser 2nd assistant buyer
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Became a designer for other companies including Emanuel
Ungaro
1974: 1st men's wear collection
1975: women's wear (always inspired by the ease of masculinity)
Known for tailoring, Italian fabrics, easy shapes
Prefers neutral colors
Not trendy
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani Label - younger age group, less expensive
A/X Armani Exchange - younger and sportier
Armani Jeans
Armani Casa - home furnishing
Armani Beauty
Prada - Miuccia Prada - correct answer -1949: Miuccia was born
in Italy
Family created high quality leather goods
Resisted family business until 1978
1989: 1st RTW line for women
Highly coveted by forward thinking fashion press
"Supremely comfortable"
Nothing on the hanger- come to life on the body
Husband leads the Prada conglomerate
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Miu Miu Collection - younger, less expensive
Now offer men's wear and accessories
Oscar De La Renta - correct answer -Born in Dominican
Republic in 1932
Went to school in Spain to be a painter
His sketches were seen by the wife of the American Ambassador
of Spain and he was asked to design a gown for her daughter.
Worked for Balenciaga Madrid Couture house
Paris - worked for Lanvin-Castillo
New York - Designed for Elizabeth Arden
1965: began designing and operating Oscar de la Renta.
Fragrance, bridal, RTW, evening gowns, jewelry, swim,
bedding....
Family now runs successful business
Known for "sexy, extravagantly romantic evening clothing in
opulent materials"; "European flavor - sophisticated, feminine, and
eminently wearable"
Oscar died October 2014
Christian Louboutin - correct answer -Born in Paris in 1964
EXAM 1 REVIEW CADS 1600 AUBURN
UNIVERSITY 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
Valentino - correct answer -Fell in love with red at a young age
Established his business in 1959
Aesthetic: Refined lines, sophistication, and tailoring
Known for red, bows, ruching, draping, flowers and dots
First Italian designer to be featured on the cover of French Vogue
One of 1st to use an initial "V" in his logo
Lives very lavishly and expects customers to do the same
Retired in 2007
Collections:
Valentino Haute Couture
Valentino Pret-a -Porter
Valentino Garavani - accessories
REDValentino
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Yves Saint Laurent - correct answer -Began designing for
theater - costumes
Youngest Couturier in the world at age 21 - Dior's successor
Extremely talented at a young age
Drafted into war - nervous depression - released from service
1961: opened his own business
Famous for:
Women's tuxedo jacket - "Le Smoking"
Safari jacket
Pea jacket - pea coat - a mix of high and low culture
Midi skirt
Designed for theater his whole career
2003: Saint Laurent closed his haute couture house
2008: Dies at age 71
Armani - Giorgio Armani - correct answer -Giorgio Armani began
fashion career at age 30
1st Window dresser 2nd assistant buyer
, Page | 3
Became a designer for other companies including Emanuel
Ungaro
1974: 1st men's wear collection
1975: women's wear (always inspired by the ease of masculinity)
Known for tailoring, Italian fabrics, easy shapes
Prefers neutral colors
Not trendy
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani Label - younger age group, less expensive
A/X Armani Exchange - younger and sportier
Armani Jeans
Armani Casa - home furnishing
Armani Beauty
Prada - Miuccia Prada - correct answer -1949: Miuccia was born
in Italy
Family created high quality leather goods
Resisted family business until 1978
1989: 1st RTW line for women
Highly coveted by forward thinking fashion press
"Supremely comfortable"
Nothing on the hanger- come to life on the body
Husband leads the Prada conglomerate
, Page | 4
Miu Miu Collection - younger, less expensive
Now offer men's wear and accessories
Oscar De La Renta - correct answer -Born in Dominican
Republic in 1932
Went to school in Spain to be a painter
His sketches were seen by the wife of the American Ambassador
of Spain and he was asked to design a gown for her daughter.
Worked for Balenciaga Madrid Couture house
Paris - worked for Lanvin-Castillo
New York - Designed for Elizabeth Arden
1965: began designing and operating Oscar de la Renta.
Fragrance, bridal, RTW, evening gowns, jewelry, swim,
bedding....
Family now runs successful business
Known for "sexy, extravagantly romantic evening clothing in
opulent materials"; "European flavor - sophisticated, feminine, and
eminently wearable"
Oscar died October 2014
Christian Louboutin - correct answer -Born in Paris in 1964
