Mdse 2350 final (look, materials, and retail trends)
____________ are sample pieces of fabric or materials collected for a forecast. - ANS-swatches
A computer system that allows someone to try on a garment to see how it looks, without the
presence of the actual garment, is: - ANS-virtual fitting room
An essential part of fabric trend is also ______________. It is presented in seminars along with
trend direction. - ANS-new technology
Beading or shiny embellishments are never used as the focal point in evening wear because
they are considered part of the inside detail of a garment. - ANS-false
Design elements, principles, and innovations contribute to the total look when cumulatively
added together. - ANS-true
Designers choose fabrics late in the product development cycle after they have defined the
mood, the colors, and the look of the collection for the season. - ANS-false
Diagonal lines draw attention to width and can create an elongated slimmer look with a sense of
motion by allowing the eye to travel down the silhouette. - ANS-false
Discord is where all the design elements and principles work together to create an aesthetically
pleasing design by intentionally breaking acceptable rules. - ANS-false
During the 2011 super Bowl half-time show, The Black Eyed Peas wore garments made of what
type of technological fabric? - ANS-fiber optic fiber
Fashion bloggers have helped to make fashion ______ accessible to the public. - ANS-more
Fashion bloggers have little effect on the future of talented young designers. - ANS-false
Fashion blogs are being accepted by the mainstream press as valid media coverage as
evidenced by their attendance at runway shows and exclusive fashion events so they can post
commentary. - ANS-true
How may pattern be added to a fabric? - ANS-Dobby or jacquard weaves/knits
Yarn-dyeing
Printing
, Finishes which burn out a pattern
How may pattern be added to a fabric? - ANS-Dobby or jacquard weaves/knits
Yarn-dyeing
Printing
Finishes which burn out a pattern
How might small local boutiques have exclusive items when they don't have the power of large
retailers? - ANS-Carry brands not carried by the local retailers
Seek out newer names who are unable to supply the demand in larger retailers.
lace the 5 stages of textile production in its usual order. - ANS-1.
Fiber
2.
Yarn
3.
Fabric Structure
4.
Color
5.
Finish
Natural fibers come already made for use from plant and animal sources. - ANS-true
Once fabric swatches have been gathered, what is the next step in the forecasting process? -
ANS-organize and categorize
One of the latest selling innovations using a two-dimensional barcode designed to have its
contents read at high speeds using smart phones is called __________. - ANS-QR codes
Retail trends in today's marketplace include: - ANS-Changes in consumer behavior prompted by
the economic downturn
Too many of the same stores placed too close together to sustain customer interest
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