Chapter 7 - Fashion Shows Flashcards
1
Q
Mention the types of fashion shows.
A
- Designer Promotion
- Special Customer
- Theme Show
- Magazine Promotion Show
- Bridal Show
- Club Promotion
- Accessory Shows
- Promotion of a new store
- Goodwill Show
- Holidays Promotion
2
Q
Mention the steps needed for preparation of fashion shows.
A
- Planning
- Budgeting
- Location
- Timing
- Selection of Models
- Design Collection
- Selection of Stage Design
- Selection of Music
- Preparation of Commentary
- Rehearsal
3
Q
Define Couture.
A
Couture is purely the French word for fine, custom dress design made to measure for a specific customer. A female designer is called a couturiere.
4
Q
Define Maison.
A
A couture house is called a “Maison.”
5
Q
Define “Haute Couture.”
A
High fashion
6
Q
Define Pret a Porter.
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Ready to wear
7
Q
Name some of the fashion capitals of the world.
A
France
Milan
London
Mumbai
New York
Stockholm
8
Q
Explain the types of fashion designers.
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- Idealist: these are the types of designers who are not worried about the growth of the fashion industry. They are mainly concentrated on their personal growth. Their collections are suitable for fashion shows and viewing only.
- Influenced: These designers normally copy the designs that already exist in the market and make slight modifications by adding their own creativity.
- Realist: These designers create their own designs with their creative and innovative ideas and approach. The influenced designers consider these designers their role models and copy their designs.
- Classicist: Their designs are based on ancient rooted traditions and culture and reflect them.
- Thinking: They mainly create designs that express their views, personality and characteristics.
- Poetic: These types of designers give more importance to the interest and needs of consumers. They spend more time researching what their customers truly want and then provide designs accordingly.
