The fashion quiz of the year: from Bernie’s mittens to Tom Daley’s knitting

1. 

   Bernie Sanders’s knitted mittens were the unexpected must-have fashion accessory following Joe Biden’s inauguration in January, but where did he get them?

   1. He’s had them since he was a student in Chicago

   2. From a retired elementary school teacher in Vermont, where he was mayor

   3. From the Rokit vintage store in Camden Market

   4. They were a part of his costume from his cameo in the 1988 Susan Sarandon comedy, Sweet Hearts Dance

2. In February, jeans became the topic of a critical debate as gen Zs continued their anti-millennial smear campaign on TikTok – but what was the accompanying hashtag?

   1. Acid wash rules

   2. Down with distressed

   3. No skinny jeans

   4. It’s all over baby blues

3. 

   Eleven million of us tuned in to see Harry and Meghan spill their guts to Oprah Winfrey in March. What symbolic floral print featured on the Duchess’s Giorgio Armani dress?

   1. A crossed-out English rose

   2. A white lotus to symbolise rebirth

   3. A freesia thought to represent innocence

   4. A joyful bird of paradise

4. Images from Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, the film telling the story of a murder in the Gucci family in the 80s, were released in March. Which look inspired memes?

   1. XXXL glasses, as worn by Al Pacino and Adam Driver

   2. Geek chic, as worn by Jared Leto

   3. Après-ski, as worn by Driver and Lady Gaga

   4. Equestrian, as worn by Gaga

5. In May, Carrie Symonds married prime minister Boris Johnson, wearing a flower crown and lace dress. But what was special about her wedding gown?

   1. It was designed to match the gold wallpaper reportedly used to renovate the couple’s Downing Street flat

   2. It was a family heirloom

   3. She didn’t own it. Symonds rented the dress from My Wardrobe, for £45

   4. It was a gift from Dominic Cummings

6. 

   One of the year’s most memorable transformations saw Billie Eilish ditch the green hair dye and oversized black hoodies for the cover of British Vogue’s June issue. What uplifting fashion item did she wear for the occasion?

   1. A T-shirt from Balenciaga’s collaboration with The Simpsons

   2. The rebooted version of Liz Hurley’s iconic Versace safety pin dress

   3. Head to toe yellow

   4. A powder pink corset

7. 

   In July, Phoebe Philo put the fashion industry out of its misery and announced she is setting up an eponymous brand. But where did she start her career?

   1. Celine

   2. Chloé

   3. Stella McCartney

   4. Marks & Spencer

8. 

   When Tom Daley wasn’t busy nailing double somersaults and twist pikes at the Tokyo Olympics, he was poolside with his knitting needles. What was the wearable fruit of this labour?

   1. Cable-knit Speedos

   2. A Fair Isle balaclava

   3. A crocheted face mask

   4. A cardigan featuring the Team GB logo

9. 

   The Met Gala took place in September, inspiring a stream of wild red-carpet looks. Lil Nas X went all out on this year’s regency-core trend, donning a gold embroidered cape by Donatella Versace to arrive at the event. What was hiding underneath?

   1. A West Ham shirt – he’s a big fan of the London football club

   2. A pair of vintage velvet pyjamas lent to the star by the Metropolitan Museum of Art

   3. A golden suit of armour, which he wore layered over a gold-studded bodysuit

   4. A pin-sharp tuxedo and a pair of gold metallic brogues

10. After years of being a hairstyle icon, Jennifer Aniston announced she is launching her own hair brand, but what is it called?

    1. Love from Jen

    2. The Rachel

    3. LolaVie

    4. I’ll Be Hair for You

Solutions

1:B - Jen Ellis had to join forces with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to meet demand, 2:C - The skinny trouser style was cancelled by Gen Z. TikTok user @momohkd suggested millennials should set light to their skinnies rather than wear them in an attempt to look younger, 3:B - It was reported that Meghan specifically chose a dress with a lotus flower because of its associations with rebirth, spiritual enlightenment and its ability to flourish despite seemingly challenging conditions. Go figure, 4:C - Highlights included Driver and Gaga with Bugs Bunny or the inevitable mitten-ed Bernie Sanders, 5:C - The dress, by Greek luxury designer Christos Costarellos, would have cost £2,870 to buy, 6:D - According to the accompanying profile, the Gucci corset and photoshoot were inspired by Betty Brosmer and the stockinged models of Elmer Batters, 7:B - After graduating from Central Saint Martins, she worked as Stella McCartney’s right-hand woman at Chloé, 8:D - Daley was spotted working on the special commemorative cardie while supporting his team mates from the stands, 9:C - The Call Me By Your Name singer did what’s known in the industry as “a Gaga”, revealing three different looks in one red carpet appearance., 10:C - While it’s a real lost opportunity not to go with d), LolaVie is Aniston’s nickname

Scores

1. 10 and above.

   Well hello, Fashun. It’s no wonder your friends refer to you as the EiC (watch out Wintour).

2. 7 and above.

   What a pro. You know your Marni from your Moschino and, we suspect, will debut your Balenciaga balaclava at the office Christmas party.

3. 0 and above.

   Clothing is not your strong point (we hope you are wearing some).

4. 4 and above.

   Not bad – but whose puffer jacket have you been living under all year long?