From hosen to knee socks: fashion for men

When you hear the word 'knee socks' you might think of something that athletes wear or that Scottish men wear under their skirts. In any case, it probably won't immediately conjure up images of a fashion item that you as a stylish man want to wear under your daily outfit . But you would be wrong, because they are becoming increasingly popular. Especially among men.

Useful piece of clothing

Traditionally, they were mainly worn by men. Knee socks were a useful part to keep legs nice and warm. Their exact origin is difficult to determine. If we go back in time, we come across them in all kinds of different cultures.

Part of court clothing

As early as the Middle Ages, we see men wearing hosiery: pieces of wool that were fastened with bands around the lower legs. Later, during the Renaissance, men often wore stockings as part of their court clothing. These stockings were usually made of silk and decorated with lace or embroidery. It was only in this period that women also discovered the convenience of wearing stockings.

Sign of social status

Did you know that in the ^18th and ^19th centuries, wearing knee-high socks was seen as a sign of social status? They were usually made of silk or cotton and were part of formal clothing. Up until then, they were worn by both women and men, but when men's trousers became longer in the 20th century, the need for them to wear long socks disappeared.

Office etiquette

However, we have seen the popularity of wearing stockings among men increase again in recent years. We ourselves have also noticed that there is an increasing demand for our stockings that cover the entire lower leg. And not only by middle-aged or older men, but also by young men. It also fits in with the etiquette in the office where you want to avoid showing your skin when you sit down. Especially in Italy - the birthplace of fashion - it is rather special not to wear stockings.

Knee socks are nice and warm

And let's be honest: wearing those socks is also nice and warm in the winter. Our socks are made of merino wool , one of the best types of wool in the world that ensures optimum wearing comfort. The nice property of wool is that it ensures that your body maintains its own temperature better. In this way, wool protects against the cold in the winter, and against heat in the summer months. In addition, we also have socks made of a mixture of cotton and silk, which is often worn under a tuxedo. And what do you think of our socks with a shadow in it, where a contrasting color becomes visible when you wear the socks.

Order today

Do you also want to look good at the office or stay nice and warm this winter? Then take a look at our range of knee socks. If you order them now, you will have them at home within one to two working days.