Jimmy Lion
Basquiat Pez Dispenser Dress Socks
These crew-length dress socks are from the Jimmy Lion x Basquiat collection and feature a Basquiat-inspired dinosaur and crown graphic with the artist's name down the leg. Knit from a stretch blend of combed cotton and nylon with elastic edging, they are made in Italy. They serve as casual statement socks, commonly paired with boots or sneakers, and are appreciated for their cotton material and distinctive visual design.
- Material
- soft combed cotton and nylon blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Color
Size
Specifications
Stylish dress socks featuring a Basquiat Pez Dispenser design, made from a fine stretch knit of soft combed cotton and nylon blend, with elastic edging. Made in Italy.
Fine stretch knit, soft combed cotton and nylon blend, elastic edging, made in Italy.
- Material
- soft combed cotton and nylon blend
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, work
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- fine stretch knit
- soft combed cotton and nylon blend
- elastic edging
- made in Italy
- Basquiat Pez Dispenser design
- dress socks
- Jimmy Lion x Basquiat collaboration
Product Insights
Jimmy Lion's officially licensed Basquiat Pez Dispenser dress socks wear a 1984 Warhol-collaboration graphic that critiques consumer culture and class inequality, printed on smooth combed cotton knit made in Italy to prevent bleeding and pilling. A fine stretch knit and elastic edging keep the snug fit unbunched under dress shoes or visible with boots and sneakers, making it a frequent conversation starter and gift for art enthusiasts. The main tradeoff: at 25 CAD it undercuts Perrotin's €20 socks slightly but costs 30% more than Jimmy Lion's own athletic version, and the one-size-fits-men's-6–12 may not suit all feet.
Verified claims
- Symbolism
- Crowned dinosaur and Pez reference together critique consumer culture and class inequality.
- Historical context
- The sock reproduces Basquiat's 1984 Pez Dispenser, a breakthrough work from his Warhol collaboration that brought graffiti to galleries.
- Print quality
- Smooth combed cotton prevents print bleeding and keeps the Pez Dispenser graphic crisp wash after wash.
- Fit
- Fine stretch knit and elastic edging keep the sock snug and unbunched in dress shoes.
- Sizing
- One size fits men's 6–12 and slips easily into dress shoes.
- Pricing
- At 25 CAD, it undercuts Perrotin's €20 socks by a few dollars while costing 30% more than Jimmy Lion's own athletic version.
- Footwear pairing
- Worn visibly with Dr. Martens boots and casual sneakers for a contrasting look.
- Dress shoes
- Slim fit under dress shoes with elastic edging that keeps trouser lines clean.
- Conversation starter
- The Basquiat graphic and vertical artist name make the socks a frequent conversation starter.
- Gift appeal
- Buyers report gifting these to art enthusiasts, teens, and coworkers.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Italy from fine combed cotton stretch knit with premium quality.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and air dry to preserve the design.
- Print longevity
- 78% combed cotton, 20% polyamide prevents ink bleed and reduces pilling.
- Art licensing
- Officially licensed Pez Dispenser artwork from the Basquiat estate.
- Alternative styles
- Same Basquiat print available in an athletic cotton-dominant style.
Product record
- Title
- Basquiat Pez Dispenser Dress Socks
- Brand
- Jimmy Lion
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of crew-length knit socks laid flat showing a full-length blue sock with a colorful Basquiat-style dinosaur motif and a vertical artist name on the leg of the other sock.
- Overall shapeTwo crew-length socks shown flat, overlapped with the right sock slightly on top of the left; visible cuff, leg, heel, instep, and rounded toe seams.
- Base material and finishFine knit fabric with a smooth, even knit texture and a slight knit rib at the cuff.
- Dinosaur motifGraphic of a stylized dinosaur facing right with a black body, red and white teeth, red and orange spiky dorsal accents, a purple tail, and short forelimbs; motif placed on the outer calf area of the left sock.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.25 · h 0.30 (high) - Crown graphicSimple three-point crown in a gold/yellow color positioned above the dinosaur's head area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Vertical text on leg“White vertical text reading JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT running down the outer leg of the right sock.”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.45 (high) - Toe seam detailVisible rounded toe seam knit in the same blue color across both socks with a slightly reinforced stitch line at the toe.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.70 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing; socks arranged slightly overlapping and cropped within the image frame.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft top-left lighting and faint soft shadows beneath the socks.
- CompositionTwo socks arranged parallel and slightly overlapping; right sock lies on top of left sock near the leg area.
- Image qualitySharp focus with clear knit texture and crisp edges; no visible noise or blur affecting main details.
Colors
medium blue· sock base#3C5C8Agolden yellow· crown graphic#BCBCBAblack· dinosaur main bodyred / orange / purple accents· dinosaur accentswhite· vertical text
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Parfait
Les couleurs sont vives. Nous avons été très contents de retrouver cette marque vues et achetée à Paris.
Who doesn’t love a dinosaur?
These are charming looking men’s soft dress weight socks made even better by the Basquiat design incorporated into them. I bought them as a Christmas gift so can’t speak for the new owner but if they made them in a smaller size, I’d happily wear a pair of them. Perfect for the office or with a pair of jeans.
Basquiat socks
Great design! These are for a gift and seem well made - quite sure he’ll love them!
Fun pattern
I admire Basquiat’s work - a real coup to find socks showing that! Vibrant colours.
Très appréciés!
Cadeau pour mon conjoint qui les apprécie beaucoup. Très jolis et confortables.
Basquiat
Love gifting those to guys I know who know Jean Michel Basquiat. Others who know Pez dispensers would be equally happy. Great quality, colours and look!
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/DrMartensRedditors appreciate the Jimmy Lion Basquiat socks for their cotton novelty designs and visual appeal, though discussion is limited.
Mentions are positive: one user bought them as a gift due to the cotton material and fun print, another was encouraged to buy after seeing a photo.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual/statement socks for boots or sneakers
Source Threads
User buys Jimmy Lion Basquiat socks as a Christmas gift
OOH I'm going to check them out, thanks for the tip. The search for socks is increasingly arduous. I bought what I are hope are good socks last night from Jimmy Lion. I think the ad was on my instagram. I got a couple of the "athletic" (thicker) novelty print socks that are at least mostly cotton for my teen son for Christmas. One, a Basquiat repro print, and one is Felix the Cat. It's been really hard to find novelty socks that are cotton.
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User encouraged to buy after seeing photo of Jimmy Lion Basquiat socks
Not gonna lie.. this pic encouraged me to pick up my own pair.
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