June 22nd, 2009

Shoebiz Trivia, By Jorge The Intern
by Jorge the Intern

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Some cool ones this week, I wanted to get something that some might think obvious, but there is probably a bunch that don’t know and don’t ask. So here I am saving face for them! Comment if you know what they are!

Which shoe designer had his roots from Cuba; where his family had a prominent shoe manufacturing plant? The answer is Alejandro Inglemo from here!

This should be a gimme! What country is the home of most of the designer brands? The answer is Italy

What company’s boots were worn by Union and Confederate soldiers during America’s Civil War, as well as soldiers in the Spanish- American War including Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders? The answer is Frye, read it here! 

What does DKNY stand for? The answer is Donna Karan New York, read more here!

Which designer learned to play the organ and grew up loving the music of Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, Patty Smith, and Rolling Stones? The answer is Cesare Paciotti, check it out here!

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