Article Summary: Designer socks and the modern man explore how this overlooked accessory has become one of menswear's most expressive and personality-revealing fashion statements.
Men are more into fashion today than ever before. Decades ago, if you were into fashion and designer clothes it usually meant you were wealthy or determined to be. Men’s high fashion isn’t like it used to be, though. More designers are making their lines available to everyone.
Designers are also paying more attention to all of the clothes men wear. For years, it seemed that the only options for men’s undergarments were white athletic socks, white briefs, and maybe some black or brown dress socks. Those were pretty boring years for men’s fashion.
These days are different. With consumers and designers on the same page when it comes to men’s fashion, we have more options than ever. Let’s take as an example the humble sock.
The Comfort of the Designer Athletic Sock
Athletes everywhere will tell you that one of the most essential pieces of their wardrobe are socks. Improper socks contribute to injury. The best socks, though, will give the athlete extra cushion where he needs it—on the ball and heel of his foot. Plus, the sock will have some stretch. This stretch enables the sock to keep its shape and prevent slippage. Therefore, there won’t be as much friction. Also, the stretch ensures a comfortable, stable feel without cutting off circulation.
You don’t need to be a hardcore athlete to enjoy the benefits of designer athletic socks. You don’t even need to be a weekend workout warrior. Athletic socks are great for those lazy days when you want to lounge around in something comfortable, cushiony, and warm.
Inside Designer Socks and the Modern Man
Dapper Designer Dress Socks for the Modern Man
If you’re going to a cocktail party, a benefit, or just want to dress your best for work, you’ll need some high quality dress socks. Not only are white athletic socks inappropriate for wearing with a suit, so are ill fitting dress socks. Dapper dress socks fit your foot well. They have nylon and/or stretch added to them so that they conform to the shape of your foot. This ensures a comfortable experience for you, plus you avoid embarrassing sock overhang—when the material from the back of your sock hangs over the back of your shoe.
Casual Socks Are Just As Important
When it comes to casual socks, don’t think you need to settle with wearing athletic socks all of the time. These days, men have way more options in the sock department than they used to. Casual designer socks are comfortable, well designed and crafted, and made from the best materials available. Here are some examples:
• Mid–calf: Designers know how to have fun, and they want their customers to have fun too. That’s why more designers are offering exciting designs like flags (to show your support for the World Cup or the Olympics), stripes, and plaids. They also have styles that are reminiscent of days gone by, something you might imagine a stylish gent from the 30s or 40s would wear on his day off.
• Over the calf: Whether you like the mid–calf or over the calf socks, it’s important to have options. Some brands give you options like pink polka dots or pink plaid. The over the calf styles available will definitely help you show off your individuality and your fun side.
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Try the Dirty Dozen
Try the Dirty Dozen: Available in mid–calf and over the calf, the dirty dozen are a hand selected variety of socks chosen for you from the VK Nagrani men’s designer sock collection. As the pioneer of men’s designer socks, who better to help you choose your sock wardrobe?
Why You Should Go For Designer
It’s pretty self-evident, but it bears repeating—designer socks fit better. That is the number one reason you should invest in them. Designers don’t believe in the one size fits all philosophy. They know that every foot is different and take this into consideration, from the design down to the materials used to make the sock. These types of socks are not your run of the mill, average, shopping mall store brand socks.
Designers care about you as an individual and want to provide you with the best fashionable clothing experience. So, while there may be a little more to invest initially, in the long run men’s designer socks are going to last you a long time, will remain comfortable, and won’t easily lose their wow factor.
Whatever your sock needs, designer collections — like the VK Nagrani men’s designer socks collection—will have something for you. The selection of dress socks and casual socks available will blow your mind. Designers are doing their best to turn the page of men’s fashion and socks. So, the next time you want to buy a fantastic pair of socks, take a look at the options you have with men’s designer socks.
