Wellington and other Clothing Eponyms Quiz

Answer: Duke of Wellington

The Wellington boot is known by many names including Wellies, galoshes, and gum boots. The boots were popularized by the Duke of Wellington, after whom they were named. Originally these were made of leather and were a form of cavalry boot. In modern times, they are made of rubber and are worn while gardening, farming, or otherwise walking through muddy paths.

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

The Nehru Jacket is an adaptation of the traditional North Indian garment called the achkan or sherwani. These however extend to the knees, while the Nehru Jacket is hip length. The jacket was named after India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who popularized it during his time in office. It continues to be worn by politicians in India, though it is no longer as commonly worn.

Answer: Jules Leotard

A leotard is a tight fitting garment that covers the upper body of the wearer. If the clothing extends to cover the legs as well, it is known as unitard. The leotard can be worn by both men and women and is commonly used by gymnasts and dancers. It is named after Jules Leotard, a 19th century French acrobat. Apart from giving his name to the leotard, he is also crediting with developing the aerial act of trapeze.

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

A Gandhi cap is a sidecap, typically made of khadi and white in colour. It was popularized by the Indian national leader, Mahatma Gandhi, during India's freedom struggle. It soon came to be adopted as the headwear of choice by members of the All India Congress party. Khadi is a natural fabric originating from the Indian sub-continent and became a national symbol during the fight for independence and self-reliance.

Answer: Earl of Cardigan

The term cardigan is used to described a knitted garment with buttons on the front. The garment was named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan. He is famous for having led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. It is said that the cardigan was invented by him after he noticed that his coat tails had accidentally been burnt off.

Answer: John B. Stetson

John B. Stetson is the founder of the Stetson company and the inventor of the Stetson hat which bears his name. The Stetson is commonly associated with the American West, with most Western movies depicting cowboy wearing elaborate hats. The wide brim of the hat helps to protect the wearer from the harsh sun and the wind. These hats are also often referred to as "cowboy hats".

Answer: Charles Macintosh

The Mackintosh is named after Charles Macintosh, a Scottish chemist who invented the waterproof fabric. Commonly called a mac, this is a long raincoat made of a rubber laminated material.

Answer: Nelson Mandela

In the 1990's, Nelson Mandela popularized a type of long, loose-fitting silk shirt. The shirts were usually in bright and colourful prints. They soon came to be called Madiba shirts after Mandela's nickname of Madiba. Unlike a formal dress shirt, the Madiba shirt is worn loose, without tucking it into the band of the trousers.

Answer: Muhammad Ali Jinnah

The Qaraqul sheep is native to Central Asia and is named after a city in Uzbekistan. The Qaraqul (or Karakul) hat made from its fur is a triangular peaked hat that has traditionally been worn by the people of Afghanistan. In Pakistan it is known as the Jinnah cap, after it was popularized by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the country's founder.

It is considered part of the national dress in Pakistan, along with the shalwar kameez (pants and a long top).

Answer: Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general and patriot crediting with contributing towards the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in the 19th century. He is honoured as one of the country's "Fathers of the Fatherland". His followers wore red shirts during a military campaign called the "Expedition of the Thousand", earning them the nickname of "Redshirts". Garibaldi thus gave his name to a type of red, wool shirt worn by women, that is regarded as the precursor to the modern day women's blouse.