Iconic Designs Flashcards
What year was the mini skirt designed?
1964
Who designed the pencil skirt?
Christian Dior
What was the pencil skirt based on?
The hobble skirt
Who designed Capri pants?
Emilio Pucci
What year were Capri pants designed in?
1954
Who designed harem pants?
Paul Poiret
What year were harem pants designed in?
1911
What year did Levi Strauss design the 501 jeans in?
1863
Why did Levi 501 jeans become a symbol of youth rebellion?
James dean woe them in ‘rebel without a cause’
What year and month was the Chanel 2.55 bag designed in?
February 1955
What two things is the strap of a Chanel 2.55 bag inspired by?
The straps on soldiers bags
The key chains dangling from the caretakers waists at the convent Chanel grew up in
Name four key elements of a Chanel 2.55 bag
Adjustable double chain straps
Quilted pattern
Burgundy lining
Madmoiselle lock
What does the burgundy coloured lining in the Chanel 2.55 bag represent?
The colours of the uniforms in the convent Chanel grew up in
What year did Chanel introduce the LBD?
1926
Who designed the Mondrian dress?
Yves Saint Laurent
What year was the Mondrian dress designed in?
1965
What was the Mondrian dress made from?
Wool jersey
What colours does the Mondrian dress contain?
Black White Blue Red Yellow
What 1950’s style of dress is the Mondrian dress a development of?
Sack dress
Why was the Mondrian dress so innovative?
Managed to create the illusion of a flat canvas when it was in fact a 3D product
Makes clever use of hidden darts and seams
Who designed the mini skirt?
Andre Courreges
