Thursday, 26 March 2020

understanding fashion class XII questions for chapter 3.1 and 3.2


1. Name the two main seasons for which the collections are showcased by designers.
2. Give the French words used for “high- fashion” and “ready-to-wear” in fashion business.
3. What was the main reason behind the formation of the trade association by Haute Couture designers? What name was given to this association?

4. State the reasons behind outsourcing of mass- manufacturing to other countries by the apparel industry of U.S. and Japan. 
5. Give names of atleast two clothing manufacturing countries, one each in Asia and South America.
6. Who are known as producers of “Haute Couture”? Give names of trade associations formed by French and Italian couture designers.Why is China known as production- giant?
7. How are mass manufactured garments different from couture garments?
8. State the reason behind out-sourcing of mass manufacturing to other countries by European and US companies.
9. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of fashion industry in Japan.
10. “Stitched garments were originally minor sidelines of a few couture houses but later ready to wear industry steadily grew into a full- fledged one.” Justify the statement.
11. Give two reasons for conducting trade shows and fairs in several fashion cities.
12. Do you agree American fashion aimed at the average consumer? Justify your viewpoint.
13. Why is New York called the business capital of fashion?
14. Mention the unique style of Japanese fashion makers. How has Japan been able to capture the World market?
15. Explain the following fashion centers in detail:-
        (a) Paris    (b)  New York
16. Name two fabrics developed by U.S. textile industry.

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