Winter brings substantial opportunity for great layered outfits, although, more often than not, those great looks usually stay covered beneath a coat, which can begin to be a little uninspiring after a while.
Socks for me are the secret to great outfits much of the year round, although they bring that bit more to the table while the weather is colder and the denim and boots are much heavier. Where t-shirts may well receive the most attention during the warmer months, socks can bring that bit of colour or texture to your outfit during the winter, and here are a few of the brands that do them the best.
Form & Thread
The subscription/ 3 pack set-up from Form & Thread means you get far more bang for your buck than with other luxury brands. Far newer to the fold of sock specialists and with two varieties of sock currently on offer, Form & Thread’s delivery service will keep you right each season, whether it’s thick, boot socks or something a little thinner that you’re after.
Anonymous Ism
In typically Japanese fashion, Anonymous Ism focus in on creating superbly high quality socks in a very meticulous fashion. Not afraid of taking on even the loudest of patterns – tie dye, camo, fair isle – Anonymous Ism can often be recognised by their interesting blends of colour that make for striking yet mature wear.
Norse Projects
A very Norse Projects thing to do very well, their socks are exactly what you’d expect – casual, durable and super fit for purpose, no matter how cold it might get. With a variety of style and subtlety on offer, the Summer Towelling variety is one to look out for.
Burlington
A more classic approach with every colouring of Argyle socks under the sun, Burlington specialise in a slightly thinner type of sock than the above, which often works well with a more tailored outfit.
