Chapter 37 - Fashion Design

Question 1

Haute couture

Answer 1

French term meaning ‘high sewing/fashion’ and refers to a standard of work that was expected

Question 2

Ready-to-wear (pret-a-porter)

Answer 2

Between haute couture and mass market. Not made for individual customers, but great care is taken in the cut and choice of the fabric and are made in small numbers

Question 3

Mass market

Answer 3

Simpler manufacturing techniques and cheaper fabrics allow manufacturers to keep costs down

Question 4

Accessories

Answer 4

Any item that adds to an outfit in a secondary way

Question 5

Fashion house

Answer 5

A company specializing in the design and sale of high-fashion clothing and accessories e.g Dior, Louis Vuitton

Question 6

Fashion forecaster

Answer 6

Predicts colours, fabrics, textures, materials, prints, beauty, accessories, footwear etc that will be presented on the runway and in shops in the upcoming season

Question 7

Pattern drafter

Answer 7

Creates patterns by taking measurements from a person or model