THE ARGYLE SOCK (Burnt Orange)

The Argyle sock traces its lineage to the 'diced hose' of formal Highland wear - its pattern derived from tartan cut on the bias. The name itself refers to the Campbells of Argyll; the venerable clan from the south of the highlands, whose origins in the area date back to the 13th century.

The Argyle sock is one of the first pieces of clothing I bought for myself with my own money. Aged 13, I took myself to Brent Cross shopping centre after school and purchased a pair of black Argyles with green and orange diamonds after spending an age at the kiosk outside John Lewis, lingering over a bewildering selection of colours and choices. With rolled up 501s and black croc effect Doc Marten derbies, I thought I was the business.

The colour ways chosen by us reflect the varnished tiles and stained glass of Gothic Revivalist architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852), as well as the colours employed by the Paninaro - the Milanese youth subcult from the early 80s. Both these influences combining to provide the portmanteau for our AW23 collection: Puginaro.

The mid-weight over-the-calf sock is made up of 82% cotton 18% nylon and is manufactured on a 96 needle Italian made Intarsia machine from 1982 with British spun and dyed cotton.

British made in the heart of Leicestershire, the sockmaking capital of England.

Limited to a dozen pieces per size.

MEDIUM is suitable for UK sizes 6-9

LARGE is suitable for UK sizes 9-12