Across
- 2. He invented blue jeans
- 4. During this time many inventions mechanized work which led to the apparel and textile industry of today
- 5. After World War II this garment gained widespread acceptance for women
- 7. Popularized the "little black dress"
- 10. This invention added strength to pockets and was enough to get a patent for waist overalls
- 12. This city is the fashion capital of the world
- 14. Cheap, affordable clothing that quickly moves from the runway to retail to capitalize on the latest trend
- 15. Machine for separating cotton seed from the cotton fibers
- 17. During this century women's hemlines rose dramatically
- 18. Factory made clothing, sold in finished condition in standardized sizes
Down
- 1. He invented home sewing patterns
- 3. Elias Howe sued Isaac Singer for patent infringement over this invention
- 6. Waist overalls were created in this century
- 8. Father of haute couture
- 9. The first mass produced ready-to-wear garments were made for this group
- 11. Invented by Samuel Crompton
- 13. This invention has dramatically changed how we buy and market clothing
- 16. This 20th century designer created the "New Look"