Define what prototype is and give four examples of prototype for the category of 'clothing'

Question

I know a prototype is a typical member of a particular category, but i Don't know what would be examples for prototype in terms of clothing...

Would be it: tshirt, pants, dress?

Answer 1

A prototype is a model or one of the first of its kind to be designed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype

http://www.google.com/search?q=prototype+clothing&oq=pr&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j69i59l2j69i60l2j69i59.13263j0j8&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-

Answer 2

Thanks for your response, Ms.Sue. But I still Don't know how to relate that to clothing. Can you please explain a bit more?

Answer 3

Perhaps fashion designer's clothes can be considered prototypes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fashion_designers