FASHION DESIGN AND GARMENT MAKING | 100% VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | LATEST 2026/2027 VERSION | PASS GUARANTEE
1. Which decade is widely regarded as the beginning of modern haute
couture?
A. 1820s
B. 1850s ANSWER [Charles Frederick Worth, considered the father of
haute couture, established his fashion house in Paris in the 1850s.]
C. 1890s
D. 1920s
2. The term 'haute couture' literally translates to:
A. High style
B. Fine sewing
C. High dressmaking ANSWER [Haute couture is French for 'high
dressmaking' or 'high sewing', referring to custom-fitted, high-end fashion.]
D. Expensive clothing
3. Which fashion designer is credited with liberating women from the corset in
the early 20th century?
A. Christian Dior
B. Coco Chanel
C. Paul Poiret ANSWER [Paul Poiret is credited with freeing women from
the corset around 1906–1910, introducing softer silhouettes.]
D. Elsa Schiaparelli
4. The 'New Look' collection of 1947 was introduced by:
A. Balenciaga
B. Givenchy
C. Yves Saint Laurent
D. Christian Dior ANSWER [Christian Dior's 1947 'New Look' introduced
a full skirt, nipped waist, and padded hips, marking a shift from wartime
austerity.]
5. The mini skirt was popularised in the 1960s by:
, A. Vivienne Westwood
B. Mary Quant ANSWER [Mary Quant is widely credited with popularising
the mini skirt in the mid-1960s from her London boutique, Bazaar.]
C. Coco Chanel
D. Diane von Furstenberg
6. Which decade saw the rise of 'power dressing' in women's fashion?
A. 1960s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s ANSWER [The 1980s saw power dressing emerge, characterised
by bold shoulder pads and structured suits for professional women.]
D. 1990s
7. Prêt-à-porter refers to:
A. Custom-made clothing
B. Ready-to-wear clothing ANSWER [Prêt-à-porter is French for 'ready-
to-wear', referring to factory-made clothing sold in standardised sizes.]
C. Handmade garments
D. Vintage clothing
8. The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture is based in:
A. Milan
B. New York
C. Paris ANSWER [The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture is the
regulatory body for haute couture and is based in Paris, France.]
D. London
9. Which city is NOT considered one of the 'Big Four' fashion capitals?
A. New York
B. Tokyo ANSWER [The Big Four fashion capitals are New York, London,
Milan, and Paris. Tokyo, while influential, is not among them.]
C. Milan
D. London
10. The 'grunge' aesthetic in fashion was heavily influenced by the music
scene of:
A. Nashville
B. Detroit
C. Seattle ANSWER [The grunge fashion movement of the early 1990s
originated from the Seattle music scene, featuring bands like Nirvana.]
D. Chicago
11. Coco Chanel introduced which iconic product in 1921?
, A. The little black dress
B. Chanel No. 5 perfume ANSWER [Coco Chanel launched Chanel No. 5,
the first fragrance to bear a designer's name, in 1921.]
C. The Chanel suit
D. The quilted handbag
12. Which garment became symbolic of the women's liberation movement in
the late 1960s?
A. The trouser suit ANSWER [The trouser suit became a symbol of
women's equality and independence in the late 1960s and early 1970s.]
B. The maxi skirt
C. The corset
D. The house dress
13. Denim jeans were originally designed for:
A. Military use
B. Factory workers and miners ANSWER [Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis
created denim jeans in 1873 as durable work wear for miners and labourers.]
C. Leisure activities
D. High fashion
14. The wrap dress was famously designed by:
A. Halston
B. Calvin Klein
C. Diane von Furstenberg ANSWER [Diane von Furstenberg introduced
the wrap dress in 1974, which became an iconic garment of the decade.]
D. Gloria Vanderbilt
15. Which historical period is associated with the crinoline and hoop skirt?
A. 1700s
B. 1800s ANSWER [The crinoline and hoop skirt were prominent in
women's fashion during the mid-1800s, particularly the 1850s–1860s.]
C. 1600s
D. 1900s
16. Savile Row in London is famous for:
A. Luxury shoe making
B. Bespoke men's tailoring ANSWER [Savile Row in London is
internationally renowned for its traditional bespoke men's tailoring.]
C. Women's haute couture
D. Millinery
17. The 'trickle-down' theory in fashion suggests that trends:
, A. Start from lower classes and move up
B. Are created by the masses
C. Begin with the elite and filter to the masses ANSWER [The trickle-
down theory proposes that fashion trends originate among the elite and
wealthy before spreading to the general public.]
D. Are determined by retailers
18. Alexander McQueen's design aesthetic was often described as:
A. Minimalist and clean
B. Dark, theatrical, and avant-garde ANSWER [Alexander McQueen was
known for his dark romanticism, theatricality, and provocative, avant-garde
designs.]
C. Preppy and traditional
D. Bohemian and romantic
19. The concept of 'fast fashion' refers to:
A. Clothing made quickly for runways
B. Rapid production of inexpensive, trend-driven clothing ANSWER
[Fast fashion is a business model based on rapidly producing large quantities
of trendy, low-cost clothing to meet consumer demand.]
C. Sportswear designed for speed
D. Clothing sold only online
20. Which iconic fashion house is associated with the 'double C' logo?
A. Calvin Klein
B. Cartier
C. Chanel ANSWER [The interlocking double C logo is the iconic emblem of
Chanel, founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.]
D. Christian Lacroix
SECTION B: FABRICS AND TEXTILES
21. Which of the following is a natural fibre?
A. Polyester
B. Nylon
C. Silk ANSWER [Silk is a natural protein fibre produced by silkworms.
Polyester, nylon, and acrylic are all synthetic fibres.]
D. Acrylic
22. The process of weaving involves interlacing threads called:
A. Warp and weft ANSWER [In weaving, the warp threads run lengthwise
and the weft threads run crosswise, interlacing to form fabric.]
B. Chain and stitch
ANSWERS | LATEST 2026/2027 VERSION | PASS GUARANTEE
1. Which decade is widely regarded as the beginning of modern haute
couture?
A. 1820s
B. 1850s ANSWER [Charles Frederick Worth, considered the father of
haute couture, established his fashion house in Paris in the 1850s.]
C. 1890s
D. 1920s
2. The term 'haute couture' literally translates to:
A. High style
B. Fine sewing
C. High dressmaking ANSWER [Haute couture is French for 'high
dressmaking' or 'high sewing', referring to custom-fitted, high-end fashion.]
D. Expensive clothing
3. Which fashion designer is credited with liberating women from the corset in
the early 20th century?
A. Christian Dior
B. Coco Chanel
C. Paul Poiret ANSWER [Paul Poiret is credited with freeing women from
the corset around 1906–1910, introducing softer silhouettes.]
D. Elsa Schiaparelli
4. The 'New Look' collection of 1947 was introduced by:
A. Balenciaga
B. Givenchy
C. Yves Saint Laurent
D. Christian Dior ANSWER [Christian Dior's 1947 'New Look' introduced
a full skirt, nipped waist, and padded hips, marking a shift from wartime
austerity.]
5. The mini skirt was popularised in the 1960s by:
, A. Vivienne Westwood
B. Mary Quant ANSWER [Mary Quant is widely credited with popularising
the mini skirt in the mid-1960s from her London boutique, Bazaar.]
C. Coco Chanel
D. Diane von Furstenberg
6. Which decade saw the rise of 'power dressing' in women's fashion?
A. 1960s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s ANSWER [The 1980s saw power dressing emerge, characterised
by bold shoulder pads and structured suits for professional women.]
D. 1990s
7. Prêt-à-porter refers to:
A. Custom-made clothing
B. Ready-to-wear clothing ANSWER [Prêt-à-porter is French for 'ready-
to-wear', referring to factory-made clothing sold in standardised sizes.]
C. Handmade garments
D. Vintage clothing
8. The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture is based in:
A. Milan
B. New York
C. Paris ANSWER [The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture is the
regulatory body for haute couture and is based in Paris, France.]
D. London
9. Which city is NOT considered one of the 'Big Four' fashion capitals?
A. New York
B. Tokyo ANSWER [The Big Four fashion capitals are New York, London,
Milan, and Paris. Tokyo, while influential, is not among them.]
C. Milan
D. London
10. The 'grunge' aesthetic in fashion was heavily influenced by the music
scene of:
A. Nashville
B. Detroit
C. Seattle ANSWER [The grunge fashion movement of the early 1990s
originated from the Seattle music scene, featuring bands like Nirvana.]
D. Chicago
11. Coco Chanel introduced which iconic product in 1921?
, A. The little black dress
B. Chanel No. 5 perfume ANSWER [Coco Chanel launched Chanel No. 5,
the first fragrance to bear a designer's name, in 1921.]
C. The Chanel suit
D. The quilted handbag
12. Which garment became symbolic of the women's liberation movement in
the late 1960s?
A. The trouser suit ANSWER [The trouser suit became a symbol of
women's equality and independence in the late 1960s and early 1970s.]
B. The maxi skirt
C. The corset
D. The house dress
13. Denim jeans were originally designed for:
A. Military use
B. Factory workers and miners ANSWER [Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis
created denim jeans in 1873 as durable work wear for miners and labourers.]
C. Leisure activities
D. High fashion
14. The wrap dress was famously designed by:
A. Halston
B. Calvin Klein
C. Diane von Furstenberg ANSWER [Diane von Furstenberg introduced
the wrap dress in 1974, which became an iconic garment of the decade.]
D. Gloria Vanderbilt
15. Which historical period is associated with the crinoline and hoop skirt?
A. 1700s
B. 1800s ANSWER [The crinoline and hoop skirt were prominent in
women's fashion during the mid-1800s, particularly the 1850s–1860s.]
C. 1600s
D. 1900s
16. Savile Row in London is famous for:
A. Luxury shoe making
B. Bespoke men's tailoring ANSWER [Savile Row in London is
internationally renowned for its traditional bespoke men's tailoring.]
C. Women's haute couture
D. Millinery
17. The 'trickle-down' theory in fashion suggests that trends:
, A. Start from lower classes and move up
B. Are created by the masses
C. Begin with the elite and filter to the masses ANSWER [The trickle-
down theory proposes that fashion trends originate among the elite and
wealthy before spreading to the general public.]
D. Are determined by retailers
18. Alexander McQueen's design aesthetic was often described as:
A. Minimalist and clean
B. Dark, theatrical, and avant-garde ANSWER [Alexander McQueen was
known for his dark romanticism, theatricality, and provocative, avant-garde
designs.]
C. Preppy and traditional
D. Bohemian and romantic
19. The concept of 'fast fashion' refers to:
A. Clothing made quickly for runways
B. Rapid production of inexpensive, trend-driven clothing ANSWER
[Fast fashion is a business model based on rapidly producing large quantities
of trendy, low-cost clothing to meet consumer demand.]
C. Sportswear designed for speed
D. Clothing sold only online
20. Which iconic fashion house is associated with the 'double C' logo?
A. Calvin Klein
B. Cartier
C. Chanel ANSWER [The interlocking double C logo is the iconic emblem of
Chanel, founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.]
D. Christian Lacroix
SECTION B: FABRICS AND TEXTILES
21. Which of the following is a natural fibre?
A. Polyester
B. Nylon
C. Silk ANSWER [Silk is a natural protein fibre produced by silkworms.
Polyester, nylon, and acrylic are all synthetic fibres.]
D. Acrylic
22. The process of weaving involves interlacing threads called:
A. Warp and weft ANSWER [In weaving, the warp threads run lengthwise
and the weft threads run crosswise, interlacing to form fabric.]
B. Chain and stitch
