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April 10, 2017
Socks Make For Nice Gifts
At least when you meet President George H. W. Bush. President Bill Clinton caught up with his predecessor today in…
October 24, 2016
Wigwam’s Colorful Ragg Socks
I love ragg socks this time of year. The term ragg refers to an old process whereby waste fibers –…
January 4, 2015
Sometimes, When We Close Our Eyes
Sometimes, when we close our eyes, we could see some new socks that we could order. My three-year-old son Simon…
December 1, 2014
It’s On Sale: Uniqlo Socks
Uniqlo socks, the choice of colorful misers everywhere, are on deep discount. A buck a pair – choose from fifty…
September 5, 2014
Wear Socks. It’s THE LAW.
The full force of the state of Indiana Blackford Circuit Court has been brought to bear on the issue of…
June 6, 2014
It’s On Sale: Merz B. Schwanen Socks
I’m pretty content with my grey cotton tube socks from Hanes. They’re cheap, stay up on my leg, and go…
May 26, 2014
A Pair Of Men’s Stockings From The Late 18th Or Early 19th Century
Via the Cooper-Hewitt design blog, a pair of men’s stockings from the late 18th or early 19th century. Surprisingly, they’re…
April 22, 2014
I Do, For One
I do, for one. So does Paul Lukas, of the amazing sports uniform blog Uni-Watch. So we enlisted the help…
December 23, 2013
It’s On Sale: Bresciani Over-the-Calf Socks At Mr. Porter
Nothing gets holiday shoppers revved up like HOT SOCK DEALS. Over the calf socks from Bresciani are among the many…
September 16, 2013
Hanes Crew Socks
As I’ve gotten older and my style has matured, I’ve found that my choices in socks have become really basic….
May 16, 2013
Four Socks For Summer
For much of the year, I rely on navy wool over-the-calf socks. As many readers will know, I favor over-the-calfs because…
February 21, 2013
Unsolicited Endorsement: Lands’ End Crew Socks
When I’m wearing sneakers, I prefer not to wear white socks. Sure, I’ll wear Costco Champion athletic socks for actual…
December 5, 2012
Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide
This portion of our Black Tie Guide dabbles in some luxurious indulgences that some would consider optional. You might not…
November 5, 2012
Ancient Egyptian Socks, Circa 250-420 AD
The Romano-Egyptian socks were excavated in the burial grounds of ancient Oxyrhynchus, a Greek colony on the Nile in central…