AM 101 3rd EditionExam # 3 Chapters 8-11 Review Questions:What are the steps in product development?1. Planning a line – designers work under the merchandiser, they do research, review trends and colors, and finally develop “trend board”2. Creating the design- sketch individual garments. Sketches are then reviewed by if they are suitable for the line and if they fit the target customer, a cost analysis is done and then a retail price point is picked 3. Developing the Design- this is when you would use a flat pattern or a draped pattern4. Planning production- buyers place orders before production goes into place, determining which components are purchased and where the garment will be cut and sewn 5. Production- this is when the garments are cut, the pattern is graded and then draped on a table and the garment is made 6. Finishing- when the label is sewn in, buttons are sewn on, quality assurance is done and the line is then distributed What is a sample hand? A seamstress that must be a well-experienced sewer can work with multiple machines and pieces at work and has to make the first prototype of a garment What is a single hand operation? When one operator sews the entire garment What is a private label?Owned by a retailer, only found in its own stores Specialty chains put their name son the label Ex. American Rag (Macys)What is specification buying and what are the three components that is it is based on?Clothing that is manufactured according to the retailers specification based on quality of material, stylingand cost Know an example of this.Tracy Reese What are the components of supply chain management?Quick response- shortened time frame from manufacturer to consumer and it is electronic and high techCompanies Share Resources- PLM management tools/ software, UPC product codes such as bar codes and scanners, and electronic data exchange which is when one companies computer shares with anothercompanies Know examples of companies that are trying to focus on the environmental aspect of its products life cycles.Patagonia and Levi What is the Colorado company mentioned in class for outerwear?Janska What is the Colorado company mentioned in class known for dresses?Stephanie O What is the Colorado company mentioned in class known for bridal?D’LolaWhat is the Colorado company mentioned in class known for sportswear?Seamly What is the Colorado company mentioned in class known for active wear? Stonewear Designs What sizes are women’s clothes offered in?1- 10, even numberedWhat sizes are juniors clothing offered in?3- 15, odd numbered Which sector is the fastest growing in retail and which sizes are offered in this sector?Plus size, XL- 5X What does high end mean?For the super rich, special pieces that are in very limited quantitiesName some exclusive designers.Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, and Loro Piana What does designer mean?These pieces are the most expensive ranging from $1500+, they are mass produced according to size category, items are not custom fit, and these collections are usually displayed during fashion week in the run way shows Name some designers.Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, St Johns KnitsWhat does bridge mean?The place in between “designer” and “better”, pieces range in price from $800- 1000, sometimes referred to as “tier 2 designers”, these items are also mass produced Name some bridge designers.Tracy Reese, Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor What does it mean to be contemporary?Innovative with young designers such as Jonathan Simkhai What does it mean to be better?Collections are displayed in the showrooms, not in runway showsName some “better” designers.DKNY, Polo, Banana Republic, Jones New York, private label What are some nationally known moderate sports wear names?Dockers, Guess, Liz Wear, GapWhat are some lower end private label names?Arizona for JC Penney, Charter ClubWhat are some reasonably priced lines?Kasper suits, Tahari suitsWhat does it mean to be budget or mass?Items found at discounted stores or mass merchandisers, least expensive of price zonesWhat are some examples of these kinds of stores?Target, Walmart, Old Navy Describe a tailored men’s jacket.More fitted, built up shoulders higher arm holesDescribe tailored men’s clothing.Long complicated production, fabricated 9 months ahead, hand tailored, suits are not cut until they are orderedWhat is a suit separate?Machine made, lower prices than tailored garments, each piece is purchased separately, people who consume these products may be more fashion awareWhat year did they number of babies in the US reach an all time high?2000What year was the number of babies the lowest?2012 What is causing families to delay their families?The recession What are some examples of families that can share fashion labels?J Crew, Crew Cuts What happened during WWII?There was a baby boomIn what years were almost 4 million babies born?1987 and 1988In which years did the baby boomers turn 50 and started becoming grandparents?1990’sWhat is happening to the birth rate at this point in time?The birthrate is declining Which three categories do children’s wear manufacturers specialize in? Knits, girls dresses and sportswear What types of fabric are popular in infants clothing?Knits and natural fibers like cotton What is the Flammable Fabrics Act of 1972?Requires children’s sleepwear to be treated in flame retardant finish Know the year of the Flammable Act1972!What were two Colorado companies mentioned in class and what does they specialize in?Pixie Girl – all types of girls clothing LamanBlue- beach inspired girls clothing What is an example of a Colorado sports licensed company mentioned in class?Garb