Fashion & Beauty

Sock ‘N’ Roll!

There was a time when receiving socks for Christmas was like finding a lump of coal in your stocking. But now that sleek, tailored pants are de rigueur for men, showing a little sock has never been more in vogue.

“Socks are getting more attention than ever,” says stylist Christiaan Choy, who has styled natty ballplayers like Amar’e Stoudemire. “Men have become more comfortable with wearing tailored or cropped pants so they can show off their ankles.”

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade incessantly tweets sock shots, Justin Bieber parades around in funky ones and even former President George H.W. Bush is an avowed sock man.

And they have plenty to choose from — with accessory companies like the Tie Bar and Hook + Albert adding socks to their repertoires, and the debut of Rob Kardashian’s month-old collection, Arthur George.

“It’s not just argyle anymore. Companies are paying attention to textures and patterns,” adds Choy. “As men we don’t have as many options to make a statement like women. Bold socks are a subtle way to say, ‘There’s more to this look.’ ”