Shoebiz Trivia – By Jorge the Intern
by Jorge the Intern
Hey, it’s Jorge. I got to admit, it is my honor to publish this week’s trivia on my own! Oh the POWER!! >D So here we go… 1.What company, that went bankrupt in 1977, was the first launch of Tommy Hilfiger? People’s Place, read about it here 2.In what year did Nike acquire Cole Haan? 1988, for more info click here 3.The earliest styles of New Balance shoes were designed by its foun…
Shoebiz Trivia
by Jorge the Intern
Today’s trivia is a designer guess who! Jorge is so clever! What shoe designer’s boutiques are characterized by orange lacquer doors, mirrored walls, and Lucite fixtures – which are in all her boutiques? The correct answer is Tory Burch, if you want to read more into this click here What New York native spent her early years as a competitive ice skater and ice skating instructor, graphic designer, shoe model…
Shoebiz Trivia
by Jorge the Intern
Of what type of shoe did Mr. Gunn from Project Runaway make this remark? ”I have to say, I think they’re much more than a trend,” Gunn says, “and I think that they are so fully embedded into the culture that they’re not going anywhere, and if anything, the number of wearers will expand. Once one experiences a certain degree of comfort, one doesn’t want to go back to anything that…
Shoebiz Trivia
by Jorge the Intern
What color ballet shoes are typically worn by women and men dancers? Heather answered this correctly when she said girls, pink and boys, white. These are the typical colors. Nude and black are also popular. The dancers typically select colors that do not draw attention to their feet. Introduced in 1982, what was the name of the first shoe to use “air technology”? The correct answer is the Air Force 1 by Nike. According t…
Shoebiz Trivia, by Jorge the Intern
by Jorge the Intern
How many pairs of white sneakers are owned by commedian Jerry Seinfeld? -The correct answer is more than 500 pairs! That’s some shoe lovin! I found this cool article talking about men’s love of shoes on ESPN. Check it out! What year did New Balance become the first company to charge $100 for a pair of running shoes? -The correct answer is 1980! That seems like a lot for back then…but they are still here…
Formal Introduction….Jorge the Intern
by Jorge the Intern
We are so excited about Jorge’s arrival next week! I wanted him to share a little with you all about who he is and where he comes from because you will be seeing a lot more from him!! He has already proven to be a valuable asset to our team and we are anticipating all the things he will bring to us. J Hello to Y’all! It has been interesting getting ready for this summer internship and not lacking in work to do and prepare for…
Shoebiz Trivia-May 19th-Answers-
by Jorge the Intern
How is Carlos Santana involved with his shoe line? Carlos Santana is more than a name for the brand. Although Carlos does not design the footwear himself, he is part of the design process. The interpretation of the multi-cultural, colorful imagery that surrounds Santana’s music brings the shoes to life. Carlos is also involved through his Milagro Foundation, which benefits organizations around the world to assi…
Shoebiz Trivia-Courtesy of Jorge the Intern-Answers
by Jorge the Intern
How did Doc Martens get their name?-The correct answer is a German physician. A German physician, Klaus Maerten, invented the air cushioned soles of these shoes, supposedly after injuring his ankle skiing. When he later looked to license his product internationally, the British company which bought the patent rights anglicized the name. In the 1970s the shoes became the standard uniform of certain segments of th…
Shoebiz Trivia! brought to you by Jorge Santana-our new intern!
by Jorge the Intern
What is the name for the Japanese shoes which are thong sandals with a wood sole raised up on two wooden strips? -The correct answer is geta. Geta are noisy shoes to wear; the onomatopoeic term for the sound is “karan-koron”. It also takes some practice to balance properly on them. Zori are flat sandals without a separate heel. Tabi are the socks with a cleft between the great toe and 2nd toe to accommodate th…
Visit to Aerosoles in New Orleans, by Jorge Santana
by Jorge the Intern
The third store Jorge decided to visit is Aerosoles. So thanks to Jorge we got a glimpse into a locally owned boutique then two national chains. What I noticed with all three of the people he met is that they seem to be optimistic and positive which is not only great, but very necessary!! Thanks to Jorge and all of the participants for bringing us a glimpse of the New Orleans retail world! -Julia Aerosoles-Being a woman is…
The Walking Company
by Jorge the Intern
This is the second store Jorge visited for us. We have one more coming to you shortly! I have heard a lot about The Walking Company but actually have never been in one of their stores….I am thinking Jorge is a keeper! Strolling along the RiverWalk in Downtown is definitely one of the finer things to do here in New Orleans. Keep on strolling through and you’ll land your feet right in the gorgeous riverside mall wher…
Bella Lucca
by Jorge the Intern
Jorge Santana was referred to me through his uncle on Linkedin who saw that I was looking for a few interns this summer. Jorge is currently attending Southeastern Louisiana University to obtain his degree in Finance. Jorge will be relocating to Miami this summer and expressed a great interest in working with us, so we put him to work! We wanted to see if he had what it took to be a part of our ambitious team…..well he…
