Q 01/05

Which sitcom character inspired one of the most-requested haircuts of the mid-1990s?

A) Elaine Benes

B) Rachel Green

C) Kelly Bundy

D) Topanga Lawrence

Answer · why

B) Rachel Green

Rachel Green's layered cut became a worldwide craze, yet Jennifer Aniston later called it "the ugliest haircut I've ever seen".

Q 02/05

In which US city did the grunge subculture emerge in the mid-1980s?

A) Seattle

B) Portland

C) Minneapolis

D) Austin

Answer · why

A) Seattle

Seattle's grunge look grew out of cheap thrift-store flannel, until the fashion industry began selling flannel shirts back at premium prices.

Q 03/05

Which teenage rap duo's signature look was wearing their clothes backwards?

A) Another Bad Creation

B) Da Youngsta's

C) Kris Kross

D) Illegal

Answer · why

C) Kris Kross

Kris Kross paired the backwards look with "Jump", the 1992 debut single that brought the Atlanta duo national fame.

Q 04/05

What does the jeans brand name JNCO stand for?

A) Jeans N' Cotton

B) Just Not Chinos

C) Jacques and Nico

D) Judge None Choose One

Answer · why

D) Judge None Choose One

Founded in Los Angeles in 1985, JNCO peaked at $186.9 million in sales before halving in 1999.

Q 05/05

Which item did Daymond John sew at home, the product that started FUBU?

A) Bucket hats

B) Tie-top hats

C) Tube socks

D) Bandanas

Answer · why

B) Tie-top hats

Tie-top hats were John's start: his mother taught him to sew, and he made $800 in one day selling homemade ones on a Queens street corner.