Quiz 1 Flashcards
Define Classic
Item of clothing that counties to be popular even through fashion changes
Define High fashion/High Style
Newest/latest fashion worn by wealthy or famous people
Define Fad
A temporary passing fashion
Define fashion
The display of the current popular style of fashion
Define Fashion Movement
Consumers desire for new fashion constantly changes. Different fashions come in and go out of popularity
Define avant-Garde
The most daring and wild designs, used to draw attention
Define Haute Couture
Finest dress making
Give an example of a fashion item that fits into each stage of the fashion cycle and explain
What is each stage of the fashion cycle
Introduction, rise, peak, decline, obsolescence
When a new style is introduced what is it called on the fashion cycle
Introduction
When a new style increases in popularity, what is it called on the fashion cycle
Decline
When a new style is worn by many people, what is it called on the fashion cycle
Peak
When a new style decreases in popularity, what is it called on the fashion cycle
Decline
When an apparel item is discarded for a new item, what is it called on the fashion cycle
Obsolescence
Who are the fashion leaders according to the “trickle up theory”.
Lower class people
