Personally, I feel that, socks are like towels, and they don’t attach much importance to them. They may be worse than towels, because they are on the feet, still in the shoes, and cannot be see. I feel that buying a pair for a few yuan is enough. , at worst, buy a few more pairs. In fact, although some socks are made of wool or even cashmere, the price is about the same as towels. No matter how expensive they are, most of them only cost tens of dollars/euro/pounds. Cotton socks are cheaper and comfortable to wear. Secondly, the key is to look good. In this article we are going to share some information about world famous socks brands.
You just need to prepare a few pairs and change them frequently, wash them frequently, be careful not to use any kind of washing powder like Omi when washing, use a better laundry detergent, and don’t wash them after they become stiff after wearing them. A few pairs of good socks can be worn quite well. For a long time, of course, if the toenails are not cut and punctured, there is nothing you can do.
Perhaps thanks to the design of menswear designer Thom Browne, he shortened the design of men’s trousers, making what kind of socks you wear has become a fashion element, so among the brands I mentioned below There are many colorful and bright styles that are very popular in Europe now, but at least in Shanghai I haven’t seen many wearing short pants with beautiful colorful socks.
1. FALKE
This is a German family brand with a history of more than 100 years. It is currently the largest sock manufacturer in Europe, with annual sales of nearly 200 million euros. (Can you sell socks for 200 million euros?) It was the first to produce men’s socks. In the 1980s, it cooperated with ARMANI, BOSS, KENZO and other brands. In 1959, it began to produce women’s stockings. Currently, stockings are one of the top brands. The price of FALKE is not the most expensive among top brands, but it is relatively affordable.
I don’t know how FALKE’s stockings feel. Personally, I think FALKE’s wool socks and cotton socks are the best. Moreover, they are design with different shapes for left and right feet. Also divide into sizes. Not only do they fit better than ordinary socks that are not separate for left and right feet, but the “L” and “R” logos embroidered on them are also very cute.
Falke’s invisible crew socks are very good and very thin. I often wear them in summer. Although wearing barefoot shoes is very comfortable and fashionable, I have to wear socks if my feet are sweaty. Although the quality of Falke is very good, the colors are a little lacking. For bright colors, I usually choose the following British brands.
By the way, although Falke is not expensive among the top brands, the most expensive men’s socks in history are indeed produced by FALKE. The raw material is make of a rare alpaca wool protected by law in Peru, priced at 726 pounds. Limited to 10 pairs.
2. Pantherella
This is the UK’s top professional socks brand, typically made in the UK. Contrary to FALKE, Pantherella started out by producing women’s socks. In 1930, it began producing socks for men and became successful. The quality of both Pantherella and Falke is very good. Due to the German character, Falke’s socks are relatively less fancy and more rigorous and old-fashioned, while Pantherella is famous for its fantastic patterns and colors. The top cotton socks are make of Sea Island cotton. (Sea Island Cotton, as I said when talking about towels, is the best extra long-staple cotton). Wool socks are mainly make of Merino Wool.
Each pair of PANTHERELLA socks is made in Leicester, England, and its signature hand-linked toe manufacturing method brings ultimate comfort. Wearing Pantherella socks say to be as luxurious as flying on a private jet.
3. GALLO,
I am not very familiar with GALLO, i have never tried it. I only know that it is Italian and has a history of 150 years. It is famous for its brightly colored strip socks. It is very beautiful and fits the personality of Italians.
4. Gammarelli (Gamarelli),
This is an Italian family business that specializes in serving the Pope. It has been sewing clothes for the Pope since 1798. The store is of course located in Rome, Italy. It is the sixth generation so far. For more than 200 years, it has served tens of thousands of priests, hundreds of bishops, cardinals, and popes, including St. Pius VI, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I II, etc.
Due to the extraordinary influence of the Pope, although Gammarelli mainly produces vestments for clergy, socks can still be wear by ordinary people, so Gammarelli’s socks have become the object of fashion and taste. In fact, Gammarelli’s knee-high socks are indeed very good. (Of course, what can you do for the Pope?)
5. Corgi
Wales, England, has the famous Corgi with short legs and the famous Corgi Socks. Corgi was founded quite early, in 1892. It has been a family business for four generations. In 1989, it was authorize by Prince Charles (the Prince of Wales) to receive Royal Warrants.
Corgi makes the best pure cashmere socks. I guess it’s because Wales is too cold. The patterns of Corgi socks are also very beautiful, especially the color block or striped cotton socks with different colors on the heels, toes and soles, which are currently especially popular in Europe. Corgi’s bright striped socks are very popular in the UK.
6. Moxon
Just treat this brand as news. In fact, when it comes to socks, the socks with the most expensive average price should be Moxon Huddersfield in the UK. Although the company was establish in 1924, its history can be trace back to the 16th century, 450 years ago. It mainly produces fabrics. In 1999, the company introduced Socks woven from very fine 11.5 micron cashmere from the Altai region cost $400 a pair.
Moreover, this company is very mysterious. No other photos or information about them are available. It also adopts a customer confidentiality system. Even non-customers cannot enter their company website. The company was acquire by a former Syrian agent in 1993. ■