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CLOTHING Flashcards

1
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What is fashion

A

style accepted by a specific group of people at a given time and place

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2
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what is FAD

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style accepted by a large group but it comes in and goes out just as quickly

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3
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what is contemporary fashion

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many people wear and accept it, manufactured in large quantities, sold cheaply and readily available

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4
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what is a fashion cycle

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path fashion trends take

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5
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why do fashion trends change

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  • political and judicial factors
  • economic factors
  • social factors
  • technology
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6
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explain what happens in the introduction phase

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fashion introduced and it is either rejected or accepted

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7
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explain what happens in the rise phase

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gains popularity and it is accepted by more and more people

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8
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explain what happens in the peak phase

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fashion reaches it’s height of popularity as more and more wear it

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9
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explain the decline phase

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boredom sets in and fewer and fewer people wear it

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10
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how can one avoid fashion slip ups

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  • stay up to date
  • feel and look good
  • dress appropriately
  • don’t follow FADS
  • don’t be sloppy
  • if unsure ask someone
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11
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what is a dress code policy

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set of rules about the type of clothes a company expects its employees to wear

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12
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name 9 factors affecting the choice of clothes for a working wardrobe

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  • type of business
  • type of job
  • weather conditions
  • budget
  • figure type
  • design elements and principles
  • coloring
  • personality
  • values
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13
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what influence does symmetrical balance have

A

proffessional look

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14
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what influence does asymmetrical balance have

A

softer look

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15
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what does rhythm add

A

interest

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16
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vertical lines have a _______ effect

A

slimming

17
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horizontal lines have a _______ effect

A

broadening

18
Q

curved lines are more

A

feminine looking

19
Q

8 guidelines when choosing and purchasing clothes and accessories

A
  • start with a basic color
  • choose basic, classic styles with clean lines
  • choose styles that complement your body shape and figure shape
  • consider fit and not the size
  • underwear must fit and not show
  • separates > 1 piece
  • garments must co-ordinate (1:3)
  • have at least one pair of good quality, stylish shoes.
20
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other names for eco-fashion

A

green fashion

21
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what is eco-fashion

A

when consumers become more aware of the effect their choices have on the earths limited natural resources

22
Q

name 3 positives for the environment materials

A

cotton, hemp, and bamboo

23
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what are sustainable textiles

A

textiles that are grown produced and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way, few chemicals used during growth and processing

24
Q

name 3 non-organic, sustainable textiles

A

hemp
silk
animal fibers

25
Q

what is lyocell

A

form of rayon, it consists of cellulose fibers made from dissolving pulp and then reconstituting it by dry jet wet spinning.

26
Q

what is the difference between the term cradle to cradle and cradle to grave

A

refers to the difference of the one being able to be ruesed and the other being put in landfills

27
Q

name 3 examples of non-sustainable textiles

A

polyester
certain cotton
rayon

28
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what is fairtrade

A

certification telling consumers that products have been made in compliance with ethical and social measures.

29
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name 5 things that make a company fairtrade compliant

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  • fair wages
  • good working conditions
  • civil labor laws
  • trees
  • packaging limited
30
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what is a trade mark

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any name, logo or symbol used to identify your product and distinguish it from others,

31
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what is brand piracy

A

when a product is given a name that’s similar to that of a well-known brand deliberately so that consumers mistake it for an actual brand name.

32
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what is a counterfeit good

A

illegal copy of a product

33
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why is it difficult to stop the trade of counterfeit goods

A

difficult to track down sellers as they often move around.

34
Q

name 3 consequences of brand piracy

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  • loss of sales from manufacturers
  • brand name given a negative image
  • countries lose out on custom duties

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