2.3.3 Fashion and Trends

• What is the French term for fashion?

  la mode
• What is the French term for trends?

  les tendances
• Fashion in the French context refers to prevailing styles of clothing and aesthetics.
• Trends in the French context are specific popular styles or directions.
• Haute couture is a significant aspect of French fashion and represents high-end, custom clothing
• Match the designer/brand with their signature style:

  Coco Chanel ↔️ Minimalist elegance

  Christian Dior ↔️ Ultra-feminine silhouettes

  Yves Saint Laurent ↔️ Modernizing women's fashion

  Louis Vuitton ↔️ Luxury handbags and travel goods
• Which designer popularized the little black dress?

  Coco Chanel
• Which designer introduced the "New Look" after World War II?

  Christian Dior
• Yves Saint Laurent invented the tuxedo suit for women
• Which brand is known for luxury handbags and iconic monogram designs?

  Louis Vuitton
• Key French fashion designers and brands continue to shape fashion trends in France and worldwide.
• Match the designer/brand with their influence on global trends:

  Coco Chanel ↔️ Minimalist elegance, little black dress

  Christian Dior ↔️ "New Look" emphasizing femininity

  Yves Saint Laurent ↔️ Modernized women's fashion with tuxedo suit
• What key concept is associated with Coco Chanel's influence on global fashion?

  Minimalist elegance
• Which designer's "New Look" emphasized femininity in post-war fashion?

  Christian Dior
• Yves Saint Laurent modernized women's fashion by introducing the tuxedo suit
• French haute couture and prêt-à-porter have significantly shaped global fashion trends.
• Who popularized the little black dress?

  Coco Chanel
• The "New Look" emphasizing femininity was introduced by Dior
• Yves Saint Laurent modernized women's fashion with the tuxedo suit
• Chronological order of key contributions in French fashion

  1️⃣ Chanel popularizes the little black dress

  2️⃣ Dior introduces the "New Look"

  3️⃣ Saint Laurent invents the tuxedo suit
• What platform promotes fast fashion trends?

  Social media
• A celebrity wearing a design on TV can boost its popularity
• In French, fashion is called la mode
• What is the French term for trends?

  Les tendances
• Haute couture represents high-end, custom clothing in French fashion
• Match the designer with their signature style or accomplishment:

  Coco Chanel ↔️ Minimalist elegance, little black dress

  Christian Dior ↔️ "New Look" emphasizing femininity

  Yves Saint Laurent ↔️ Modernized women's fashion, tuxedo suit

  Louis Vuitton ↔️ Luxury handbags, monogram designs
• France's rich fashion history is exemplified by the evolution of haute couture
• Historical context shapes traditional styles and techniques in French fashion.
• Social status influences fashion choices by determining luxury and brand preferences.
• What cultural emphasis does cultural identity bring to French fashion?

  Elegance and sophistication
• Coco Chanel and Christian Dior created iconic styles reflecting French *l'élégance*.
• What is the English translation of *la mode*?

  Fashion
• *Les tendances* in French refers to specific popular styles or directions.
• French *haute couture* is globally renowned for its quality and design.
• What does mastering French fashion-related vocabulary allow someone to better engage with?

  French culture
• What is the French term for "fashion"?

  La mode
• "Les tendances" refers to specific popular styles
• What does "haute couture" mean in English?

  High-end fashion
• French haute couture is renowned worldwide.
• Which designer is associated with the emergence of haute couture in the 18th century?

  Charles Frederick Worth