The Greeks and the Romans wore socks and in the Middle Ages, they were probably a status symbol for the nobility of Europe. What we have always considered to be the ultimate sartorial sin of wearing socks with sandals was something the Egyptians frequently did.
Down the centuries, men have always been able to express their style and individuality through their stockings and socks and as trousers and jeans have become shorter, men have had even more opportunity to punctuate their look by revealing a statement sock, however, it wasn't until the time of Queen Elizabeth I that stockings became popular with women.
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Tights and stockings remain popular with women and some outfits demand a 'dressed leg', however, the humble ankle sock has really been confined to the gym or playground but fashion is a fickle mistress and it would appear we are about to have a sock moment. Copying the likes of Gucci, socks are an affordable and easy way to replicate the 'runway look'.
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