Iconic Design Flashcards
Who designed the Mondrian dress? When?
Yves St Laurent. 1965.
What is special about the shape of the Mondrian dress?
It has invisible seams and darts. It hangs totally straight with little drape. This makes it look like a canvas.
Who invented the pencil skirt?
Christian Dior.
Which designers are disputed to have invented the mini skirt?
Mary Quant and André Courrèges.
When were Levi jeans invented?
1873.
Which film star popularised blue jeans? In which film?
James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause.
Who invented harem pants and when? Who brought them back?
Invented: Poiret, 1911.
Reintroduced: MC Hammer, 1980s.
When was the Hermès scarf invented? How big is it?
90cm x 90 cm.
Who invented the little black dress? When?
Coco Chanel, 1926.
How did American Vogue describe the little black dress?
“A frock the world will wear.”
When was the Chanel 2-55 introduced? When was it updated?
Introduced: 1929.
Updated: 1955.
Why is the inside of the Chanel 2-55 burgundy? Why is there a zip-up pocket?
- It is inspired by the nuns Chanel grew up with.
2. For storing love letters.
What makes a design iconic?
A) It is instantly recognisable.
B) It has stood the test of time.
C) It has never gone out of style.
Who designed the trench coat? When? Why?
Burberry in 1914. They were commissioned by the War Office to make coats for officers.
Which film stars helped make trench coats fashionable?
Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart.
