We are so proud of all you fashionable men out there. You’re really acquiring your own aesthetic, embracing trends and most importantly showcasing your personal style. We applaud your valiant efforts, and believe me – we’ve noticed. According to NPD (a group that studies shopping stats) menswear sales increased by 5.2% in 2013. This increase in not come from an increase in volume of goods purchased, but in the price of sales did goods purchased, aka, collectively, it seems that men have acquired better taste. The category that saw the highest growth last year was... wait for it ... Socks! So, to celebrate men who <3 fashion everywhere, here are some funky and fashionable socks to pair with your favourite RW classics. designer
Enjoy!
1. THE LIAM
WHAT: The Liam double monk strap slip on. WHY: Seriously dapper. HOW: Achieve this look with a navy and white polka dot sock from OBEY or add a pop of colour by experimenting with bright colours like yellow, pink or green.
OBEY
BOSS HUGO BOSS
2. THE LENNOX
WHAT: The Lennox smoking slipper in black & silver metallic fleck.
HOOK + ALBERT
RALPH LAUREN
WHY: Bringing the party. HOW: Achieve this look with playful prints like lips from Hook + Albert, or dare to be different with a pale pink sock from Ralph Lauren. Remember- real men wear pink!
3. THE LOGAN WHAT: The Logan cap-toe blucher oxford. WHY: Striped sophistication. HOW: Skip the traditional black sock and opt for stripes. You’ll look super sophisticated, but now we know you really mean business.
MARCOLIANI MILANO TOMMY HILFIGER
4. THE DALTON WHAT: The Dalton wing tip brogue oxford. WHY: F-F-F-Funky. HOW: The Dalton features a very on-trend orange striped sole, so why not accentuate this detail with your socks? Funk it up with fox print from Topman, or opt for even more orange from Robert Graham.
TOPMAN
ROBERT GRAHAM
5. THE GEORGE
WHAT: The George bicycle stitched oxford. WHY: Urban cool.
HOW: Achieve an effortlessly urban cool aesthetic by pairing green or purple socks with the George in camel. Calling all street style photographers!
BOSS HUGO BOSS
PAUL SMITH
6. THE NICK WHAT: The Nick blind penny driving shoe in curry cashmere suede. WHY: Off-duty. HOW: Kick back and relax- it’s the weekend. You are the ultimate style guru if you dare to step your sock game up this much with socks from CHUP.
CHUP