Socks began as simple articles of clothing that are only needed for keeping feet warm, dry, and protected from the dust, dirt, and the elements.
But now, many, many years after the ancient Greeks wore what resembled the first predecessors of socks, socks have been reinvented and are now considered a hot ticket fashion item.
Fashion socks are now all the rage. Designer catwalks and fashion show runways are filled with fashion socks worn in many different styles and ways. Some of the looks are short skirts worn with long fashion socks, anklet fashion socks paired with sky high pumps, opaque and sheer fashion socks worn like stockings, printed fashion socks in bright and loud neon colors, and etc. Fashion socks can be paired with practically anything from dresses, to coats, shorts, pants, all lengths of skirts, and many more. Fashion socks can be worn with casual day wear and can also be part of a glamorous evening outfit at the same time.
Fashion socks are also often an essential part of a costume. For example, a French maid costume always must come with black fishnet fashion socks that are embellished with ribbons and lace. An evil witch is always identified with the black and white (or black and red) striped fashion socks. A sexy dominatrix costume is not complete without fashion socks in lace, leather, or fishnets. A sweet and innocent schoolgirl costume cannot do without white knee high fashion socks or black thigh high fashion socks.
Sports athletes have always relied on socks to keep their feet protected and so have they inspired their millions of fervent fans to do the same. Sports idols have helped socks become fashionable and it is not so uncommon to see people wearing fashion socks with their favorite teams or their team colors printed on them. Striped knee high sports socks paired with sneakers such as worn by soccer players are the latest fad in fashion socks right now.
Men are also in on the trend of fashion socks. Men have fashion socks in masculine colors such as black, grey, brown, and blue. Fashion socks for men can also be printed with an argyle print, a checkered print, a plaid print, a striped print, and etc. Men’s fashion socks can come in different fabrics such as wool, cotton, Lycra, or spandex. Designers who make fashion socks for men include Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Paul Smith, and Ralph Lauren.
Kids are not to be left behind in the fashion socks trend. Fashion socks have many fun, playful, and cute designs just for kids. Kids and their parents can choose from cartoon printed fashion socks, frills and bows fashion socks, colorful fashion socks, striped fashion socks, toe socks fashion socks, rubber soled slipper socks fashion socks, and etc.
Even the holidays have their own fashion socks. Christmas seems to be the most popular, having the most Christmas theme designed fashion socks. Easter, Valentines, New Year’s, and Halloween are fast catching up with their own version of holiday fashion socks.