Știați că pantofii ăștia românești au ajuns pe picioarele Sophiei Loren?

Guban shoes weren't just shoes. They were status, elegance, and the hardest thing to find in communist Romania. In this clip, you'll find the full story — from a poor child from Bihor with 5 primary grades, who ended up creating the most beloved shoe brand in Romania, to the factory that the communists didn't dare to nationalize, the women who worked there, the shoes that circulated under their breath, and the personalities who wore them — from Sophia Loren and Harry Truman to Elena Ceaușescu. And yes — the factory still exists today, in Timișoara, and exports to Italy. If you grew up with a pair of Guban in your mother's or grandmother's house, leave a comment. I'm happy to read your memories. ✦ Subscribe for more Romanian stories told differently. #shoes #guban https://www.instagram.com/guban__1937...