Unit 3: Social/Cultural Trends & Influences in Design Flashcards
Which of the following can be defined as companies and individuals which are concerned with the design, production or distribution of textiles and apparel goods?
Fashion business
Which of the following stages of the fashion cycle is also known as the mass acceptance stage?
Peak
During which stage of the fashion life cycle do consumers reject the merchandise?
Obsolescence
During which stage of the fashion life cycle are fashions shown in fashion shows and on celebrities at red carpet events?
Introduction
Which of the following is NOT classified as a psychographic?
Age
Which of the following divides the market into groups such as a state or city?
Geography
During which of the following stages of the fashion life cycle are the prices of the fashions reduced?
Decline
Which of the following is the price point for brands of clothing which are targeted toward younger, fashion-savvy consumers with sizing typically limited to juniors and misses?
Contemporary designer
Which of the following describes products with wide market appeal and are often the highest price point available in department stores?
Better
Stores such as American Eagle and Old Navy fall into which price point category?
Junior/Tween
Which of the following refers to reusing items which might otherwise be thrown away or discarded in a fashion product?
Upcycling
Which of the following terms can be defined as the values of an individual?
Culture
Joe wants to buy a pair of the new Nike tennis shoes because all of his friends have a pair. Which of the following is influencing Joe’s decision of wanting this pair of shoes?
Social
Kendall is attending a traditional Hindu wedding and has been advised to wear bright colors to the wedding. Which of the following factors influenced the advice Kendall was given?
Cultural
Paige is a young professional needing to purchase a professional wardrobe while her younger brother is a teen needing to purchase clothing for going back to school. Which of the following factors influences their different needs for clothing.
Life Cycle
Which of the following are used by companies to make the apparel production process smoother?
Apparel management techniques
Which of the following would pay a wholesale price for a fashion product?
Buyer or department store
Which of the following refers to the amount of money required to create a fashion product?
Cost
Mason is buying a shirt at a high-end department store. Which of the following terms describes the price he is going to pay for the shirt?
Retail price
Which of the following is a small sample of fabric intended to demonstrate the look of a larger piece?
Swatch
