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British fashion designers

Study note

Britain has produced many leading designers, both in clothing and in other areas of design. In fashion, some of the best-known names in recent years are Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. These designers have had a strong influence on British and international style.

British design also extends to furniture and interiors. Thomas Chippendale was famous for his furniture, and Sir Terence Conran was well known for interior design. So for this topic, the key point is to recognise Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood as leading British fashion designers, rather than confusing them with artists such as Henry Moore or Joseph Turner.

Memory tip: Recent UK fashion: Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood.

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Question 1 of 2 · choose two

Select TWO leading British fashion designers.

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British fashion designers: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. Select TWO leading British fashion designers.

    • Joseph Turner
    • Henry Moore
    • Vivienne Westwood
    • Mary Quant

    Correct answer: Vivienne Westwood and Mary Quant

    Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood are well known British fashion designers.

  2. 2. Alexander McQueen was famous in which field?

    • Architecture
    • Painting
    • Music
    • Fashion design

    Correct answer: Fashion design

    Alexander McQueen was a leading British fashion designer.

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