History of Fashion & Costume MCQs

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1. Which ancient civilization is known for its use of linen garments?





2. The toga was a traditional garment of which ancient culture?





3. Which fabric was most commonly used in ancient Chinese clothing?





4. The kimono is a traditional garment of which country?





5. Who is known as the father of haute couture?





6. The flapper dress style became popular in which decade?





7. What was a common feature of women’s fashion during the Victorian era?





8. The sari is a traditional dress of which region?





9. Who introduced the “New Look” in fashion after World War II?





10. The chiton was a common garment in which ancient culture?





11. What was the primary purpose of crinolines in the 19th century?





12. The Renaissance period is known for which type of fashion detail?





13. What was the main inspiration for hippie fashion in the 1960s?





14. Who is famous for popularizing the little black dress?





15. Which era is associated with bell-bottom pants?





16. The kilt is a traditional garment from which country?





17. Which historical period saw the introduction of the bustle in women’s dresses?





18. What type of hat became iconic in the 1920s for women?





19. The qipao (cheongsam) originated in which country?





20. Who introduced miniskirts in the 1960s?





21. What was a common material for medieval European clothing?





22. The term “Haute Couture” originated in which country?





23. Which designer is credited with introducing the tuxedo for women?





24. What was the main characteristic of Rococo fashion?





25. The peplos was worn in which ancient civilization?





26. When did denim jeans first become widely popular as casual wear?





27. Which designer is associated with surrealist fashion?





28. The traditional hanbok belongs to which country?





29. What defined punk fashion in the 1970s?





30. Which fashion icon is associated with the phrase “Let them eat cake”?





31. The empire waistline became popular during which period?





32. The sari blouse style evolved significantly during:





33. Who is credited with creating the wrap dress?





34. The trench coat gained popularity during:





35. Which fabric was a symbol of wealth in medieval Europe?





36. The term “fashion plate” originally referred to:





37. The fedora hat became popular in which century?





38. What was the main purpose of hoop skirts?





39. The term “bohemian style” was inspired by:





40. The fashion of the 1980s was characterized by:





41. The traditional poncho originated in which region?





42. Who designed the famous “Bubble Dress”?





43. What was a signature fashion element of the 1970s?





44. The term prĂȘt-Ă -porter means:





45. The famous designer who introduced the “Safari jacket” is:





46. Which ancient civilization is credited with the first use of cosmetics in fashion?





47. What was the main influence on fashion during World War II?





48. The iconic cone bra was designed by:





49. What was a popular accessory in the 1950s?





50. The term “fast fashion” refers to:





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