Are you that person who spends a *little* extra time pairing your socks with your cuffs or considering how your nose ring works with the buckles of your clogs? There’s no shame in that! Pay attention to the details and mix up grandma chic with some intriguing patterns. Match or clash with the seats on the train, the choice is yours. The result: an original look, where everything adds up in the most harmonious way.
You know what they say: it’s never a bad time for wearing fierce animal prints and even fiercer yellow socks. So after fixing the top-and-toe situation, whatever gets in between will look just right. Layer up, trim your dog’s coiffure and venture into the weekend like the street is your private runway.
It’s Saturday mor… midday, and the spirit of yesterday’s night hasn’t left your system yet. Going out and grabbing a much needed lunch may be a bit of an effort. Looking effortlessly chic doesn’t need to be. Think high and low, long and short. Mix the comfort of your PJs under a classic lapelled coat. To finish, clash streetwear classics such as a bucket hat and checkered sneakers with a real classic-classic: argyle print socks.
Is your weekend agenda stuffed with activities and events? An afternoon tea with grandma, a date at the museum and off to a sweaty night at the club – oh, it would also be nice to see something more than just the light in your fridge… To dress for all occasions, keep the base casual, but sprinkle it with some festive elements – a hair accessory and a fancy cuff on your socks will do the trick.
After an eventful weekend, you may be trying to keep it low key and dressing up to fit in rather than to stand out. Layering more neutral tones will make you blend into the office landscape. But don’t be surprised if your socks put you in the spotlight again! Take a look at some more ideas to get your 9-to-5 looks on point.
Riccardo Linarello is a London-based stylist, creative director, and brand consultant. In 2009, he began working as the assistant to stylist Enrico Maria Volontè. Riccardo contributed to multiple sets and runway shows until July 2012, when he decided to go freelance. He has collaborated with stylist Monika Kropfitsch on editorials for Marie Claire. He has also contributed to Tank Magazine, ODDA, and Vogue Italia. Riccardo Linarello is a celebrity stylist whose clients have included Georgia Moot and Joanita, and he has worked with a variety of brands including MSGM, SUNNEI, Nike, and Timberland.
Riccardo Linarello is a London-based stylist, creative director, and brand consultant. In 2009, he began working as the assistant to stylist Enrico Maria Volontè. Riccardo contributed to multiple sets and runway shows until July 2012, when he decided to go freelance. He has collaborated with stylist Monika Kropfitsch on editorials for Marie Claire. He has also contributed to Tank Magazine, ODDA, and Vogue Italia. Riccardo Linarello is a celebrity stylist whose clients have included Georgia Moot and Joanita, and he has worked with a variety of brands including MSGM, SUNNEI, Nike, and Timberland.
For the two projects I worked by first creating the looks and then inserting the sock to complete the outfit.
On the ‘paparazzi’ project, I created looks that reminded me of VIPs (even though they are actually normal people, not famous) who try to go about their daily lives incognito.
Here the sock was designed to complete the look and to blend in better with the rest of the outfit.
I recommend using socks as a smart accessory as they can add an extra touch to a look.
You can start with the mix of clothes you like the most and use socks to stylishly complete your outfit, by personalizing it according to your taste.
Colors are important and can be used in different ways to complete looks. In the two projects you can see two different ways of using them.
The first where they blend in and the second where they contrast to give a strong identity to the look.
