Fashion

Question 1

Designed by Pierre Cardin in 1954, what noun, evoking its shape, precedes
‘dress’ in the name of a knee-length dress in which the hem of the skirt is folded
back on itself to create a voluminous flaring effect?

Answer 1

Bubble

Question 2

Designed by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1957 and contrasting sharply with the tight
waists of Christian Dior’s New Look, what noun, evoking its shape, precedes
‘dress’ in the name of a loose, unbelted dress which hangs straight down from
the shoulders?

Answer 2

Sack

Question 3

Which fashion designer, who designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress for her marriage to Prince William, recently announced that she would be leaving Alexander McQueen, having worked there for 26 years?

Answer 3

Sarah Burton

Question 4

Which fashion designer, who together with his former wife Elizabeth designed Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding dress, has since 2016 been the host of the UK version of the TV series Say Yes to the Dress?

Answer 4

David Emanuel

Question 5

Which French fashion house, for which Karl Lagerfeld was Creative Director from
1983 until his death in 2019, is known for, amongst other things, its collarless,
four pocketed tweed suits and the iconic 2.55 handbag?

Answer 5

Chanel

Question 6

From 1965 until his death, Karl Lagerfeld was also a creative director for which
Italian luxury fashion house, known for its iconic Baguette bag?

Answer 6

Fendi