Fashion History Quiz

Why was the T-shirt originally designed?

• As casual wear

• As sportswear

• As underwear

• As outerwear

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In which branch of the military was the T-shirt first used?

• American Navy

• American Army

• British Navy

• British Air Force

Before the invention of cotton jersey, what material was used for underwear?

• Linen

• Silk

• Wool

• Denim

What was a major advantage of the new cotton jersey fabric?

• It was waterproof

• It dried quickly and fitted tightly

• It was cheaper to produce

• It was more colorful

Leather jackets were first worn by...

• Motorcyclists

• Sailors

• Fighter pilots

• Soldiers

Who designed the first leather motorcycle jacket with a zip in 1928?

• Levi Strauss

• Schott

• Jacob Davis

• James Dean

In which decade did leather jackets and T-shirts become iconic thanks to actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Which of the following bands helped popularize the leather jacket in the 1960s and 1970s?

• The Beatles and The Ramones

• The Rolling Stones and The Who

• The Eagles and Led Zeppelin

• Pink Floyd and Queen

What change occurred to T-shirts in the 1970s?

• They were no longer made of cotton

• They became brightly colored with logos and slogans

• They were only worn by men

• They were no longer popular

Where does the word "denim" come from?

• From a place in Italy

• From a place in Germany

• From a place in France

• From a place in the U.S.A.

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