Answers to Homework:
Homework Assignment for Muggle Studies – Clothing
- When is the Edwardian Era? 1900-1920
- What are wide pant legs called and how wide were they in the 1910’s? Dandy Cuff, up to 22”
- What company created the first sneaker and when did they create it? Ked’s in 1917
- What were the two predominant fabrics used in the 1920-1940 period? Cotton and wool
- What was the first synthetic fiber created and it what year was it created? Nylon in 1935
- Where did the couture houses almost end up and why? Berlin, the german occupation in Paris, France wanted to move them to move the center of fashion to their country
- When leather was deemed for military use only what alternative was used to make shoes? Reptile skin
- What were some of the household items used to dress up shoe’s in the make do & mend era? Pipe cleaners and cellophane
- What was the 1950’s era called? Baby boomers era
- What year was the stiletto hell created? 1951
- What is a bouffant? A puffy hairstyle
- How short were miniskirts in the 1960’s? 8” above the knee
- What was a popular fabric used in the 1970’s? Polyester
- What two shows helped define fashion in the 1970’s? Charlie’s Angels and Happy Days
- Who are 2 popular musical fashion icons of the 1980’s? Madonna and Michael Jackson
- What type of shoes were popular in the 1990’s? Jelly shoes
- What type of material were MC Hammer’s famous pants made of? Shiny metallic material
- What outfit was an absolute must for the business women in the 1990’s? The pant suit
- What did the preppier look entail for the younger generation of boys? Golf shirt and khaki’s
- What does tapered mean? Tight fitting at the ankle
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