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Socks Make for Nice Gifts

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…

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Wigwam’s Colorful Ragg Socks

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 –…

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Sometimes, when we close our eyes

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…

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It’s On Sale: Uniqlo Socks

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…

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Wear Socks. It’s THE LAW.

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…

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It’s On Sale: Merz b. Schwanen Socks

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…

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A pair of men’s stockings from the late 18th or early 19th century

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…

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I do, for one

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…

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It’s on Sale: Bresciani Over-the-Calf Socks at Mr. Porter

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…

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Hanes Crew Socks

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….

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Four Socks for Summer

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…

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Unsolicited Endorsement: Lands’ End Crew Socks

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…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

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…

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Ancient Egyptian socks, circa 250-420 AD

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…

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