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Apparel 1.01

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28 questions
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During World War I, changes in the economy resulted in:

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What invention had a massive impact on fashion by changing the way we buy clothes, and also how they are marketed?

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What piece of equipment did Samuel Crompton invent?

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Before World War I, what country was the main fashion house found in?

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Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted a patent for an invention that added strength to pocket seams and other weak points on waist overalls. This invention is known as a:

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Levi Strauss designed the first waist overalls during which time period?

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Historically in Western culture, women did not show their legs in public. During which era did women's hemlines rise dramatically?

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What invention resulted in Elias Howe suing Isaac Singer for patent infringement?

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After World War II, which garment gained widespread public acceptance for women?

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During which time did the government find it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing?

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Which invention revolutionized cotton farming, by separating the cotton seed from the raw cotton fibers?

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Guidelines for sizing patterns or clothing are known as:

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What invention allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics and could be mechanized, allowing for automatic machine looms?

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What is the term used to describe factory made clothing, sold in finished condition, and in standardized sizes?

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James Hargreaves invented the:

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What term is used to describe cheap and affordable clothing that quickly moves designs from the catwalk to stores in an effort to capitalize on the latest fashion trends?

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Which 20th century designer created the "New Look", a very feminine look with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and a very full skirt?

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What invention is credited for making fashion global?

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The first ready-to-wear garments that were mass produced were:

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Who invented the first home sewing pattern?

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Who is credited with inventing the American blue jean?

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Who is known as the "Father of Haute Couture"?

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Eli Whitney invented the:

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Who popularized the "little black dress"?

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During what time period were the flying shuttle and the cotton gin invented?

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What influences affected the fashion industry during the Industrial
Revolution?

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What inventions were significant for the apparel industry during the
19th century?

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Which fashion designers were most influential during the 19th and
20th centuries?