Designer Formal Logic

I'm excited for tomorrow's season finale of America's Next Top Model (you go, dorky supertall Ann!)...

This past cycle saw more prestigious prizes, more established designers, more travel, more famed photographers, and 100% less Tyra-jumpsuits.  It was a very good year.  Although, I was shocked by the contestants' lack of fashion knowledge.  Seriously, who doesn't recognize venerable icons who have transcended their industry, becoming household names: Missoni, Gaultier, even Patrick Demarchelier.  Open a damn Vogue, ladies.

Poor Jay Manuel (Canada's contribution to the show); he would reveal the spectacular guest star's identity only to receive the bewildered goat-stares of this gaggle of wannabe fashionistas.  One of the more painful episodes involved each model impersonating a noted fashion designer.  Most of the girls looked uncomfortable and frustrated, like they were tasked with replicating some embarrassing incident in a game of charades.  The worst = Esther going for Marc Jacobs, but getting constipated-bulldyke-and-her-girlfriend.

So, to prevent you from ever being so humiliated by your ignorance of famous fashion designers...

DESIGNER LOGICAL REASONING
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1) WHITE SHIRT is to CAROLINA HERRERA

as

_______ is to VERA WANG

a. sequin mini

b. long sleeve LBD

c. colour

d. faux fur vest

2) CHILD STAR is to MARY-KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN

as

SOCIALITE is to _____________

a. Whitney Port

b. Tory Burch

c. Nicole Richie

d. all of the above

3)  RED LIPS are to GWEN STEFANI

as

_________ is to VALENTINO

a. chandelier earrings

b. spats

c. super-tanned orange skin

d. opera gloves

4) ISABELLA BLOW is to ALEXANDER McQUEEN

as

_______________ is to LAGERFELD.

a. Katie Holmes

b. Cate Blanchett

c. Diane Kruger

d. Nicole Kidman

5) BOWTIE is to ALBER ELBAZ

as

_____________ is to BETSEY JOHNSON

a. tutu

b. psychedelic Tina Turner-style wig

c. polka dot kneesocks

d. doing cartwheels on the runway

e. neon coloured makeup

f. all of the above

6) VEGAN ROCK PRINCESS is to STELLA McCARTNEY

as

SURGICALLY ENHANCED SUPERBLOND VIXEN is to ________________

a. RuPaul

b. Donatella Versace

c. Madonna

d. Scarlett Johansson

ANSWERS:

1)b.  Both are known for their understated signature looks. 

2)d. That is, if 'socialite' is considered a former occupation.

3)c.  Have you seen this guy? He's always sporting the Cheeto look.

4)c. Model-turned-actress Kruger is the Chanel designer's go-to muse.

5)f. The Lanvin designer is never without his neckpiece, and Betsey's always a blur of candy coloured crazy.

6)b. Gianni's sister often wears curve-hugging dresses, straight off her own runway (PS: She's 55).

thanks for playing!