Who makes the best dress socks?

[Kaga]

And in something sportier, Turnbull  & Asser have a lovely line of heavy wool and heavy cashmere in all sorts of bright colors.  The wool ($30) is a lot of fun if you wash it separately--- bleeding is very much an option.  Still trying to justify the purchase of cashmere ($150).

(IMMSMC) Those are made by Pantherella (as for almost all other Jermyn Street makers except Pink and maybe New and Lingwood). With a slight markup. The color selection is very good, though -- you usually don't see so many varieties of Pantherella color.

Don't pay $150 for cashmere socks. They wear out quickly. Try the ones at Sierra Trading Post if you must have them (35 dollars). Or buy some on ebay from a reputable maker (Polo, Purple Label, etc.). If you must have Pantherella cashmere socks try calling H. Herzfeld in New York as they carry or can order cashmere Pantherellas in different sizes.

I personally really like Pantherella, which makes socks from silky cotton ribbed thin socks to an incredibly thick and warm tweed, with cashmeres in from a smidgen for softness (as the ones on ebay are) to decadent, hugely expensive 100% cashmere, sea island cotton, superfine merino wools, silk business socks and silk formal dress socks...

Arnys, Charvet and Aquascutum still sell proper sized socks, or at least Aqua did before they relaunched. However, Arnys' standard socks start at about 40 euros, going to 80 or 90 for cashmere. Shooting hose handknit in Scotland are over 100 euros. Charvet has excellent cotton hose but its other socks are a cashmere and orlon blend with not too much cashmere. The Arnys and Charvet socks I have are excellent but not worth Arnys prices.

 

[Jaygatsby28]

Wanted to resurrect and old thread as I have been trying to change up my sock drawer.

I have always worn VK Nagrani socks b/c they are very comfortable, breathable and kind of crazy (design/color wise). Now I'd like to tone down my socks a little for work reasons. What do people recommend I try that is the same thickness as VK Nagrani and as comfortable?

I picked up a few pairs of Pantherella at Century 21 (also a great source for VK Nagrani socks on the cheap ~$10/pair) and my initial thoughts after wearing 2 pairs so far are that they are much thinner that I am used to and do not nearly breath as well (sweaty feet).

Upon recommendation of this thread I think I will keep my eyes peeled for some Nordstrom, Robert Talbott and J. Press socks.

 

[acecow]

viccel.com

 

[LanceW]

I have sourced Robert Talbott from 2 different sources. One was wonderfully thick while the exact same patterned wool sock from the other source was not as thick. I wish I knew the answer myself.

 

[phxlawstudent]

I heard from a SA at a high end boutique men's shop that RT has quit the sock business. I hope its not true as they are the best socks I've ever owned. And I have a couple pairs of Pantherella.

 

[UK2004]

Gallo!

 

[TheD0n]

I need to buy about 10 pairs of dress socks. Where should I get them from???

 

[BdeRWest]

Originally Posted by TheD0n

I need to buy about 10 pairs of dress socks. Where should I get them from???

Sierra Trading Post?

 

[Plateman]

Very hard to find, but check out XOSOX at www.xosox.net a great sock, great fit, great idea for better men's dress socks.

 

[Markesq]

Tried XOSOX, loved them. That is a true dress sock.

 

[b1os]

You forgot the link, duh. Also, I would appreciate more excessive appreciation.

On topic: Viccel +1

 

[ShayaEXQT]

Gallo!

This!

 

[Markesq]

I believe the link was in the comment immediately above mine, but just for you it is www.xosox.net
...and if I didn't express my fondness for socks, I really, really love them!
Good?

 

[b1os]



I believe the link was in the comment immediately above mine, but just for you it is www.xosox.net
...and if I didn't express my fondness for socks, I really, really love them!
Good?

I was assuming you were just spamming these socks in 5-month-intervals. Well, I still am because one more post doesn't change anything. Whatever.

 

[ShayaEXQT]

How much do those socks cost? Looks like to me that you only end up with half a sock!