1990s in fashion - Quiz
s in fashion
  • 1. What type of aesthetics were popular in early 1990s rave culture?
A) Plastic aesthetics
B) Victorian lace
C) Bohemian silk
D) Leather minimalism
  • 2. Which material was specifically mentioned as popular for miniskirts in rave fashion?
A) PVC
B) Corduroy
C) Denim
D) Wool
  • 3. What kind of sportswear brand was identified as a retro style in the 1990s rave scene?
A) Reebok
B) Puma
C) Adidas
D) Nike
  • 4. What is the term used to describe commercialized rave fashion?
A) Preppy
B) Streetwear
C) Grunge
D) Clubwear
  • 5. Which of these was a common footwear choice for ravers in the 1990s?
A) Stiletto heels
B) Loafers
C) Cowboy boots
D) Platform shoes
  • 6. What kind of fur was used for jackets, scarves, and bags in raver fashion?
A) Rabbit fur
B) Faux mink
C) Flokati fur
D) Fox fur
  • 7. Which hairstyle was popular among 1990s ravers?
A) Beehive
B) Pompadour
C) Perms
D) Neon colored spiky hair
  • 8. What accessory made of truck tarpaulins was common for ravers?
A) Handbags
B) Messenger bags
C) Record bags
D) Backpacks
  • 9. Which of these was a popular accessory for ravers in the 1990s?
A) Pacifiers
B) Silk ties
C) Sunglasses
D) Pocket watches
  • 10. What pants style was considered iconic for 1990s rave fashion?
A) Capri pants
B) Cigarette pants
C) Culottes
D) Phat pants
  • 11. What trend in pants began in the early 1990s hip-hop scene?
A) High-waisted
B) Sagging
C) Bell-bottoms
D) Cargo pockets
  • 12. Which of these items became popular among hip-hop fans?
A) Cardigans
B) FUBU T-shirts
C) Tuxedo jackets
D) Polo shirts
  • 13. What kind of glasses were associated with 1990s hip-hop fashion?
A) Horn-rimmed glasses
B) Cat-eye glasses
C) Aviator glasses
D) Locs glasses
  • 14. How did hip-hop fans typically wear their baseball caps or snapback hats?
A) Forward
B) Backwards
C) Tilted
D) Sideways
  • 15. What is the name for the British subculture influenced by 1990s hip-hop?
A) Mods
B) Chavs
C) Punks
D) Goths
  • 16. What makeup style was associated with ICP fans known as Juggalos?
A) Neon face paint
B) Dark gothic lipstick
C) Evil clown corpse paint
D) Glitter eyeliner
  • 17. What specific type of footwear was popular among British chavs?
A) White trainers
B) Leather loafers
C) Combat boots
D) Platform sneakers
  • 18. Which of these items was a common accessory for hip-hop fans?
A) Pearl necklaces
B) Gold chains
C) Beaded bracelets
D) Choker collars
  • 19. What military-themed item was popular in rave fashion?
A) Officer coats
B) Dog tags
C) Camouflage trousers
D) Berets
  • 20. What was the inspiration behind some rave accessories?
A) Art Deco
B) Cyberpunk
C) Western
D) Renaissance
  • 21. Which specific clothing item was identified as popular during the 1990s?
A) Leather jackets
B) Polyester suits
C) Denim vests
D) Shortalls
  • 22. What type of shirts became dominant in grunge fashion by the mid-1990s?
A) Tartan flannel shirts
B) Polka dot blouses
C) Denim button-downs
D) Silk dress shirts
  • 23. Which retail store was mentioned as a popular destination for 1990s fashion?
A) Old Navy
B) H&M
C) Forever 21
D) Target
  • 24. What Disney character was featured on popular clothing for young children in the 1990s?
A) Goofy
B) Donald Duck
C) Simba
D) Peter Pan
  • 25. What was the nickname given to members of the skater subculture in the 1990s?
A) Hipsters
B) Rockers
C) Mods
D) Grebos
  • 26. Which shoe brand was popular during the 1990s?
A) Vans
B) Puma
C) Keds
D) Reebok
  • 27. When did Grunge and hip-hop fashion take over in popularity?
A) 1990
B) 1995
C) 1998
D) 1992
  • 28. What item was commonly paired with babydoll dresses?
A) Ankle socks
B) Knee-high boots
C) Fishnet stockings
D) Opaque tights
  • 29. Which band popularized bowling shirts during the late 1990s?
A) Pearl Jam
B) Nirvana
C) Rocket from the Crypt
D) Soundgarden
  • 30. What length were typical high-waisted 1990s jeans?
A) Mid-calf
B) Ankle length
C) Capri length
D) Floor length
  • 31. What footwear did psychobilly bands popularize in the late 1990s?
A) Stilettos
B) Combat boots
C) Brothel creepers
D) Platform sandals
  • 32. Which clothing store was explicitly mentioned as popular in the 1990s?
A) Zara
B) Urban Outfitters
C) Hot Topic
D) American Eagle
  • 33. What was a common layering item worn under slip dresses?
A) Capped sleeved tee
B) Denim jacket
C) Turtleneck
D) Cardigan
  • 34. Who was the designer of the popular eight-ball jacket?
A) Mobutu Sese Seko
B) Tupac Shakur
C) Notorious BIG
D) Michael Hoban
  • 35. Which item became a popular accessory in hip-hop fashion in the late 1990s?
A) Leather gloves
B) Ski goggles
C) Top hats
D) Sunglasses
  • 36. What type of lining was common in the black bomber jackets worn in the late 1990s?
A) Red
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Orange
  • 37. Which musical group is mentioned as popularizing recycled clothing?
A) Bones Thugs-n-Harmony
B) Boyz II Men
C) NWA
D) Arrested Development
  • 38. What was the popular formal wear that replaced the safari jacket in the late 1990s?
A) Dashiki suit
B) Denim jacket
C) Business suit
D) Madiba shirt
  • 39. What kind of clothing faced competition from imported mitumba clothing in the late 1990s?
A) Military uniforms
B) Traditional African clothing
C) Hip-hop gear
D) Sportswear
  • 40. Which festival helped gain greater recognition for African art in fashion?
A) New York Fashion Week
B) Kwanzaa Celebration
C) The Global African Show
D) Festival de la Mode Africaine (FIMA)
  • 41. What became popular in South Africa and globally during the mid- and late 1990s?
A) Eight-ball jacket
B) Baja Jacket
C) Safari jacket
D) Madiba shirt
  • 42. Why were camouflage pants worn by men from 1995 onwards?
A) To match basketball shorts
B) For military service
C) Because they were part of hip-hop fashion
D) Ironically by anti-war protesters
  • 43. What accessory became popular again in the early 1990s hip-hop scene?
A) Bandanas
B) Ski goggles
C) Industrial machinery pieces
D) Baseball caps worn forwards
  • 44. Which city's hip-hop scene was particularly associated with the eight-ball jacket?
A) Chicago
B) New York City
C) Atlanta
D) Los Angeles
  • 45. What specific logo was common on sweaters and baseball caps during the 1990s?
A) New York Yankees
B) New York Knicks
C) Chicago Bulls
D) Los Angeles Lakers
  • 46. What was a characteristic feature of the eight-ball jacket?
A) Camouflage print
B) Bright color-blocking
C) Zippered sleeves
D) Fur collar
  • 47. What type of pants were popular among men from 1995 onwards?
A) Leather leggings
B) Bell-bottoms
C) Flat-front chinos
D) Skinny jeans
  • 48. When did grunge fashion first break into the mainstream?
A) Early 1990
B) Mid-1996
C) Late 1994
D) Mid-1992
  • 49. Which television series is cited as a prominent example of grunge fashion's popularity?
A) My So Called Life
B) Clueless
C) The Craft
D) Empire Records
  • 50. When did grunge fashion peak in popularity?
A) Early 1998
B) Late 1993 and early 1994
C) Mid-1992
D) Late 1996
  • 51. What type of footwear was associated with grunge fashion?
A) Doc Martens
B) Jelly shoes
C) Ballet flats
D) Go-go boots
  • 52. Which movies featured the 'sexy school girl' look?
A) My So Called Life
B) Friends and Seinfeld
C) Titanic and Speed
D) Clueless, Empire Records, and The Craft
  • 53. What hair style was common for young women running errands at home in the mid-1990s?
A) Stacked bob
B) Parted in the middle
C) Short and spiked
D) Bangs and a ponytail with a scrunchie
  • 54. What did loungewear generally consist of in the mid-1990s?
A) Flannel shirts and ripped jeans
B) Pencil skirts and girdles
C) Black Lycra leggings or bike shorts
D) Tartan minikilts
  • 55. What fashion style made a comeback among women over 30 in the US during the mid-1990s?
A) 1960s hippie style
B) 1970s disco style
C) 1950s ladylike fashions
D) 1920s flapper style
  • 56. Which body modification started to gain popularity in the mid-1990s?
A) Navel piercings
B) Eyebrow piercings
C) Nose rings
D) Tattoo sleeves
  • 57. Which fabric became prominent in mid-1990s club and work wear?
A) Flannel
B) Organic cotton
C) Vinyl
D) Denim
  • 58. What was a notable hair trend of the 'sexy school girl' look?
A) Braided pigtails
B) Crimped hair
C) Permed curls
D) Stacked bob
  • 59. Which celebrity is credited with popularizing acid green exercise wear in the 1990s?
A) Lisa Lopes
B) Elizabeth Taylor
C) Brooke Shields
D) Diana, Princess of Wales
  • 60. Which of these was a common pattern found on 1990s clothing?
A) Zigzag lightning bolts
B) Polka dots
C) Tartan plaid
D) Floral paisley
  • 61. Which footwear was associated with the 'preppy look' in the 1990s?
A) High-top sneakers
B) Penny loafers
C) Combat boots
D) Platform sandals
  • 62. Which brand of swimwear became popular among celebrities like Brooke Shields?
A) Roxy
B) Gottex
C) Billabong
D) Speedo
  • 63. Which of these was a common material for 1990s leggings?
A) Velvet
B) Chiffon
C) Metallic Spandex
D) Wool
  • 64. In the UK and Europe, what was commonly worn over a turtleneck for a popular look?
A) A blazer
B) A denim vest
C) A raincoat
D) A sweatshirt
  • 65. What color was specifically mentioned as part of the acid green exercise wear trend?
A) Maroon
B) Beige
C) Acid green
D) Navy blue
  • 66. Which country is NOT listed as a location where bold geometric-print clothing was popular?
A) Canada
B) South Africa
C) US
D) Japan
  • 67. What was often used to embellish embroidered jeans?
A) Rhinestones
B) Metal studs
C) Sequins
D) Iron-on patches
  • 68. What characterized the general shift in fashion from the 1980s to the 1990s?
A) A focus on high-volume clothing
B) A return to minimalist fashion
C) A return to Victorian-era styles
D) The abandonment of casual wear
  • 69. Which subculture helped bring the unkempt grunge look to the mainstream in the early 1990s?
A) Alternative rock music
B) Synth-pop music
C) Classical ballet
D) Disco music
  • 70. What fashion look included T-shirts, jeans, hoodies, and sneakers?
A) Casual chic
B) Power dressing
C) Heroin chic
D) High-fashion minimalist
  • 71. What became a basic principle of fashion in the 1990s?
A) The prioritization of volume over comfort
B) The abandonment of globalized commercialism
C) Adherence to strict high-fashion rules
D) Resistance to generally accepted trends
  • 72. What contributed to the globalization and homogenization of fashion in the late 1990s?
A) The isolation of international markets
B) The reduction of import tariffs under NAFTA
C) The total ban of satellite television
D) Increased costs of international shipping
  • 73. How was fashion in the 1990s described compared to the 1980s?
A) Flashy and voluminous
B) Strictly formal
C) Highly elaborate
D) Low maintenance
  • 74. What fashion aesthetic was associated with Kate Moss?
A) Glam rock
B) Heroin chic
C) Power suiting
D) Bohemian luxury
  • 75. Who photographed the 'New Supermodel Army' for the 1994 Arena Homme + cover?
A) Albert Watson
B) Tyra Banks
C) Linda Evangelista
D) Calvin Klein
  • 76. What was the result of Kate Moss's entrance onto the fashion scene?
A) The end of the supermodel era
B) The Big Five became the Big Six
C) The rejection of all supermodels
D) The decline of high-fashion magazines
  • 77. At what age was Kate Moss discovered at JFK Airport?
A) 14
B) 16
C) 18
D) 20
  • 78. What phrase was reportedly written as graffiti on posters of Kate Moss?
A) Style icon
B) Feed me
C) Too thin
D) Iconic beauty
  • 79. What design element became an important part of 1990s commercial fashion?
A) Deconstruction
B) Formal tailoring
C) Excessive volume
D) Ornate embellishment
  • 80. Which of these was a top male model mentioned in the text?
A) Tyson Beckford
B) Naomi Campbell
C) Cindy Crawford
D) Kate Moss
  • 81. What was the norm for women's work wear during the early and mid-1990s?
A) Bohemian chic
B) Minimalism
C) Power dressing
D) Grunge style
  • 82. Which of these was a common accessory in early 1990s work wear?
A) Leather gloves
B) Feather boas
C) Wide-brimmed hats
D) Pussy bow blouses
  • 83. What footwear was typically paired with shorts suits in the early 1990s?
A) Stiletto heels
B) Platform boots
C) Combat boots
D) Ballet flats
  • 84. By 1996, what shift occurred in the style of professional women?
A) High-fashion haute couture
B) Strict corporate uniforms
C) More relaxed styles
D) More formal power suits
  • 85. Which of these items became popular in professional wardrobes by 1996?
A) Metallic open-toed shoes
B) Shoulder pads
C) Maxi skirts
D) Stirrup pants
  • 86. What type of suit began to replace skirts in professional settings by 1996?
A) Bikini suits
B) Shorts suits
C) Trouser suits
D) Jumpsuits
  • 87. Who designed garish Hindu 'God printed T-shirts' in the late 1990s?
A) Versace
B) Manish Arora
C) Calvin Klein
D) Ralph Lauren
  • 88. Which ethnic fabric was commonly incorporated into Western-inspired clothing in the late 1990s?
A) Denim
B) Indonesian Batik
C) Tartan plaid
D) Vinyl
  • 89. From 1997 onwards, which decade inspired many British and American designers?
A) 1920s
B) 1980s
C) 1970s
D) 1950s
  • 90. What was the 'school girl look' associated with in the late 1990s?
A) Pleather pants
B) Turtleneck sweaters
C) Knee socks
D) Maxi coats
  • 91. Which of these was a common denim brand mentioned in the text?
A) Levi's
B) Diesel
C) Wrangler
D) JNCO
  • 92. What brand of Japanese denim was launched in the 1980s?
A) Adidas
B) Evisu
C) Mudd
D) JNCO
  • 93. What material largely replaced canvas in footwear during this period?
A) Leather
B) Denim
C) Suede
D) Synthetic mesh
  • 94. What were the soles of popular shoes made of during this era?
A) Solid rubber
B) Plastic
C) Foam
D) Wood
  • 95. Which footwear brand is mentioned as being popular for trainers?
A) Reebok
B) Skechers
C) New Balance
D) Puma
  • 96. Which of these accessories was popular in the US and Britain?
A) Large hoop earrings
B) Silk neckties
C) Top hats
D) Leather gloves
  • 97. What type of top was considered part of the casual chic look?
A) Button-down blazers
B) Spaghetti strap crop tops
C) Polo shirts
D) Turtleneck sweaters
  • 98. Which feature was popular on running shoes during this time?
A) Built-in air pumps
B) Steel toes
C) Light-up heels
D) Velcro straps
  • 99. Which brand of sweatshirts was specifically mentioned as popular in the early 1990s?
A) Nike
B) Adidas
C) Champion
D) Puma
  • 100. What type of footwear became popular in 1993 and lasted into the early 2000s?
A) Converse All Stars
B) Teva sandals
C) Dr. Martens
D) Chelsea boots
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