I’ve often sat at a bar, or any public place really and wondered what looked odd about that guy across the way. Is it the jacket that doesn’t really work with his outfit? Is it the shoes that are too big (sometimes) or could it just be the guy is funny looking? Recently I realised […]
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July 18, 2014
Fragrant Fashion - Your Scent Makes A Difference
Read MoreFashion is about clothing, that’s true. But you experience fashion and people with more than a single sense. In fact, I’d argue that you probably do a lot more smelling and touching when you are shopping once you’ve had a quick look at the garmant. It’s important to remember this when you’re dressing. It’s not […]
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Wearing loud and crazy socks is a great way to make yourself smile in the morning when you’re getting dressed. But sometimes it can be tricky to mentally justify the craziness in relation to the rest of your wardrobe and outfit for the day. Here are some quick tips on items that you can wear […]
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July 17, 2014
The New Custom Swag - Designer Socks
Read MoreWe’ve all attended conferences, office events, corporate gigs and a variety of other happenings that inevitably end in a little bag of swag. Just in case you’re wondering what swag is: You know those branded goodies inside of that little bag you get when you leave an event? That’s swag. That useless pen that never […]
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July 15, 2014
Your Next Bithday Suit Needs A Sexy Pair Of Socks
Read MoreThere are all sorts of suits in the world but one of the oldest and one of the all-time most worn suits in the history of the world must be the Birthday Suit. Just in case you’re not sure what the Birthday Suit is, here’s a short description from Urban Dictionary: having no clothes or […]
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July 11, 2014
Colourful Sock Packs
Read MoreSocks are a wondrous accessory for anyone trying to stand out in the crowd (literally). We like to make sure that everyone who wants our socks can get them on their terms. A lot of people love our sock subscription options and some like to buy their socks one by one in our sock shop. […]
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July 7, 2014
Amazing Places to Discover Men’s Style
Read MoreIt’s hard out there for a guy. You’re too cool, you’re not cool enough, you’re too hipster, you’re too corporate. Who knows where one really fits in? The best thing a man can do is experience a variety of choices and options that are available out there. Here’s a short list of some amazing places […]
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July 1, 2014
What exactly is a pop-up shop?
Read MoreThere’s a craze sweeping the land and its name is Pop-up. Fashion, food and anything in between has been struck by this fad that seems to be here to stay. Let’s jump back a bit before we get into the concept of a pop-up shop. First there was the old school brick and mortar shop. […]
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June 25, 2014
Happiness Creates Success - Interview
Read MoreI was recently interviewed for a Standard Bank event and asked to talk about how my happiness is creating success. I wouldn’t say it’s always easy and happy and definitely wont say that there’s success just yet but it was a fun interview to do.
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June 24, 2014
Trevor Stuurman Becomes a NicSocks Aficionado
Read MoreWe are incredibly excited to announce the arrival of a new face as a NicSocks Aficionado. Aficionados are people that we find who encompass our style mantra, our ethos and provoke us to think differently. Here’s a little bit about Trevor: Trevor Stuurman, 21, describes himself as a small town boy working towards his big […]
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June 23, 2014
Should your socks match your shoes?
Read MoreTraditionally it is said that your socks should match your pants. There it is. The old-school truth. But times they are a changin’ and I’m here to tell you that matching of the socks is in the foot of the wearer. There are a variety of ways to consider your socks. Socks match your pants […]
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June 20, 2014
Tom Ford 2015 Needs Some Color
Read MoreTom Ford has previewed his 2015 collection. You can take a look at the entire slideshow on GQ. We have massive respect for Tom Ford. His design genius is clear and present but the man clearly dislikes socks as an accessory. His 2015 looks feature high boots and skinny denims. We can only imagine that […]
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June 19, 2014
Winter Socks
Read MoreTraditionally when you walk around in Winter you see a lot of grey, black and white. Very plain and boring color choices. Things have started to change somewhat in the recent past and today Winter can, and should, be used to shout a bit of flashy color at the world. What better what to do […]
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June 18, 2014
4th of July Socks and Style
Read MoreIf you happen to live in America, or have seen Independence Day, you’ll know that the 4th of July is a day filled with patriotism and blue, red and white for those who live in the US. It’s tough to know what to wear on such a day and still have a bit of style. […]
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June 5, 2014
Father’s Day Socks
Read MoreIt’s the time of year when you show your Dad that he’s important to you. What better way to do this then to give him the gift of socks and style! We’ve got a fantastic Father’s Day Gift Idea for you, to him! NicSocks prides itself in helping men of all ages dress better from […]
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April 22, 2014
The Preppy Look
Read MoreToday NicSocks launched The Preppy Sock. It’s a sock for the man who knows how to wear a bow tie and suspenders. If you go to work in a suit, if you like to wear jumpers and ties, if you have ever loved a winter coat and classic denims, then this is the sock for […]
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February 16, 2014
Colourful Sock Greatness
Read MoreThe Internet has been buzzing recently with an article published in Wired UK about colourful socks and their ability to aid in the achievement of greatness. Your colourful sock greatness is achievable if you know where to shop and what to buy. We’re here to tell you that it’s true. We knew it was true. […]
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February 13, 2014
Advertiser Socks - Andy Rice loves our socks
Read MoreI love it when trendy and experienced marketers and advertisers buy into a quality product like ours and wearing advertiser socks! Andy Rice is a loyal Sockaholic and absolutely loves his bamboo socks warming his toes. Andy is wearing his Blue Polka Dot Socks with pride and a beaming smile. It’s fantastic to see Jenny Crwys-Williams openly and […]
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February 10, 2014
Custom Socks by NicSocks
Read MoreNicSocks has been making socks for over a year now and we’ve become very proficient in the process. That’s why we recently launched a custom socks service for our Sockaholics. We want you to wear the socks we love and we design but we also know that you want to wear the socks you love and […]
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February 6, 2014
Sockaholic Brr Rogers featured in GQ
Read MoreWe like stylish men. We like a man who knows what he likes to wear and knows what fits. Brr Rogers is one such man and as luck would have it, he wears NicSocks. Here’s a shot from his recent feature in GQ South Africa: You can head over to GQ to see his […]
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January 14, 2014
Feel special when you buy socks online
Read MoreThis little gem was shared with us via one of our loyal sockaholics, @waseemsader. This is how we hope you feel every time we ship you a pair of socks, wherever you are in the world.
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January 13, 2014
Style Setters: Mr Alain Delon
Read MoreFantastic short documentary on style setter, Mr Alain Delon who was a world famous actor around the same time as James Dean and Marlon Brando.
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January 10, 2014
100 years of style out of East London
Read MoreHere’s a great little video of the style progressions over the past 100 years in East London. Keep an eye out on the gentleman’s pants and how they expand and contract over the years. I thought it was a nice touch that they also included the music and dance styles over the generations.
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January 7, 2014
8 fashion forward men to follow on Instagram
Read MoreIt’s always difficult to look into your wardrobe and know exactly what to wear with what. Which colours match which and which colours don’t match but for the right reasons. Here’s a list of 8 men to follow on Instagram who can help you figure out what works for you and what looks work overall: […]
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January 3, 2014
Your Style is your own
Read MoreBrowsing through the typical New Year blog posts and articles we discovered some fantastic motivational posters to kick-start your year (thanks to @matthewarnold for the link). One in particular really made sense to us and we think it applies to our brand, socks and loyal Sockaholics. Welcome to 2014. Definitely the year of the sock, […]
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December 10, 2013
Holiday Shipping Details
Read MoreWe love the holidays. So does everyone else and this means that things get crazy around the world with orders coming in like mad! That’s a good thing but that does mean that courier companies and post offices around the world often suffer under heavy loads. To ensure that no one suffers disappointment here are […]
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December 2, 2013
6th Made for Gentlemen winner announced
Read MoreCongratulations to our 6th weekly Made for Gentlemen and NicSocks winner, Thato Mokoneo! To stand a chance to win a pair of unique NicSocks; simply design your Brotherhood suit at www.madeforgentlemen.co.za! Our next winner will be announced shortly so get your entries in as soon as you can.















