SOCK IT TO ‘EM
In this issue, hot off the presses:
- When’s a sock a sock, when’s it a knee-high?
- How can you combine style, comfort and pragmatism? A primer for the footwear newbie.
- Footless socks - pushing the envelope.
- Socks with Sandals and other fashion no-nos.
Everyday can be a special day
Socks can be so dull - but they REALLY don’t have to be. We have luscious new solutions to the whole sock issue that could make you reconsider this oft-neglected part of your wardrobe.
Banish sock angst (*) for ever. Take control of your feet with fabulous Falke socks. Their Cotton Touch socks are cool, comfortable and available in summery and traditional colours in long or short versions.
Alternatively, their Soft Merino Socks truly make ‘everyday’ a special sock day.
Looking for a plethora of colours? Then yet again Jonathan Aston have the solution with their classic ankle socks.
*- sock angst: state of despair produced by wilting, usually grey, ankle-length, ribbed socks of varying stretchedness usually more than two years old.
Where is Argyle?
How is it possible to combine the best of contemporary design with a traditional heritage? In a sock? Falke have answered this question too. It may not have been on the tip of your tongue (?toe?), but once you see Falke’s reworking of the Argyle Ankle Sock in bright, modern colours you will think of a host of opportunities to display your sock ingenuity. The number of times I get asked “Where did you get those socks?” - you wouldn’t believe it!
(PS - “Argyle” is not really anywhere, but is the name of the diamond shaped knitting pattern used by the Campbell clan, who are, of course, from Argyll in Western Scotland, which was archaically spelt ‘Argyle’, in itself a corruption of the Gaelic “Airthir-Ghaidheal” or “Shore of the Gaels”. The things you learn. )
Socks go footless
They said it couldn’t be done. Eyebrows were raised. Hushed tones were overheard.
Rumours reached our ears that Trasparenze had done it. Incredulity was replaced by excitement. They’re here:
Esmeralda Over The Knee Leggings. Footlessness has become the fashionista’s watchword this season. Now these cheerfully hip creations let you have fun with the trend and teamed with shorts can light up your day!
Socks with sandals - the answer.
No. Never. Just leave it alone. Exceptions? Never.
