Mid-Term Flashcards
The fashion industry would not be where it is today if it was not for Accessories. (True or False)
True!
What are Accessories?
- Accessories enhance garments.
- Accessories create a mood.
- Accessories change looks.
- Accessories give the wearer their own personality.
When it comes to sports, anything that is not in play becomes an accessory. (True or False)?
True!
If you cannot see it it is not an accessory (until it appears for example a wallet, pocket watch, etc.).
True!
How many shoes does the average women buy every year ( Including athletic shoes)?
Women buy 8-10 pairs of shoes on average every year. ( Including athletic shoes).
How many shoes does the average women own?
20-40 pairs of shoes.
How many pairs of shoes does the average man buy every year (Not including athletic shoes)?
Men buy 4-6 pairs of shoes on average every year. (Not including athletic shoes).
On average how many shoes do men own?
On average men own 8-10 pairs of shoes but, will only wear 2 on average.
How many bags do women purchase every year?
2 and a half bags a year (1 for spring, 1 for fall and half for special occasions).
Are shoes an Impulse or Planned buy?
Impulse!
Are handbags an Impulse or Planned Buy?
Planned!
When women are in search for a new handbag, what are the 11 key factors that effluence their purchase! (List in order).
- Season
2a. Function
2b. Comfort/ Ergonomics - Style
- Material
- Color
- Trend
- Versatility
- Quality
- Brand
- Price
- Status
When women are in search for a pair of new shoes, what are the 10 key factors that effluence their purchase! (List in order).
- Season
- Trend
- Style
- Function
- Material
- Color
- Brand
- Country of origin
9a. Quality
9b. Construction - Status
What is the average lifespan of a women’s shoe?
3 months
(FYI: In actuality, when you break in a shoe you are actually destroying the shoes integrity.
What percentage of all handbags made in the United States are made outside of the U.S.
98%
What percentage of all footwear sold in the United States is made outside of the U.S.
95%
How many miles does the average consumer who does not exercise walk in their life time.
150,000-200,000 miles in their life time. About the equivalent of 6-8x the distance of the world.
How many miles does the average consumer who exercises walk in their life time.
150,000-200,000 ) x 3.
What is the average size shoe for an American in our generation?
Women : size 8
Men: size 9-9 1/2
What is the average number of sizes that a consumer between the ages of 25-50 will grow?
An average of 2 sizes.
When we walk we walk From Heel to Toe! _____ percent of our average weight is on the 1st foot heel and _____ percent is on the other foots middle foot and big toe.
50%
50%
The _______ Bone touches the ground only in humans.
Heel Bone
Our _______ Toe helps us walk straight. We are the only mammals in the world who are able to do this. All other mammals have thumbs.
Big Toe
The human foot is the only foot in nature that has an arch.This arch helps us to walk straight and up right.
True or False
True
The average consumer walks through the street at a pace of ______ feet per second! And ______ is the only thing that stops them.
Six Feet
Color
Break Down of weight on foot when walking:
50% Overall weight on first foot Heel.
25% Overall weight on ball of second foot.
25% Overall weight on second foot big toe.
True or False
True
How many bones are in the human foot!
26 bones in each foot.
How many bones are in the entire human body.
206 bones
Roughly _____ of all bones in the human body are located in the human foot.
25%
Blood Flow is _____ Gallons daily that flows through the feet, hands, and all extremities of the body.
(This is important for 2 reasons)
15-25 Gallons
