Packet 11: Tossup 8

In the early 2000s, interest in this fashion label was revitalised by controversial “S&M” and “Hobo” shows under the creative direction of John Galliano until his sacking for (15[1])anti-Semitic comments. (-5[1])Coco Chanel claimed that “only (15[1])a man who never was intimate with a woman (15[1])could design” (15[1])this label’s “Bar suit.” After its founder’s sudden death from a heart attack, this label was taken over (-5[1])by a 21-year-old (-5[1])(*) Yves Saint-Laurent (10[1]-5[1])(“SANN Lore-ONN”). This label, which popularised a silhouette of nipped-in (10[1])waists (10[1])and flowing skirts with its (10[1])“New Look”, uses a teardrop-shaped bottle for its perfume “J’adore.” (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, (10[3])what French fashion house is named after its founder, Christian. (10[1])■END■ (10[8]0[2])

Back to tossups

Buzzes

Summary