Paul Smith
Lucky Cat Ribbed Dress Socks
This Lucky Cat Ribbed Dress Sock from Paul Smith at Le 31 is a crew-length dress sock featuring an embroidered lucky-cat motif on the outer calf. Made in Italy, it combines a fine, stretch ribbed knit in an organic cotton blend with bright blue reinforced toe and heel, plus elastic edging for a secure fit.
- Material
- organic cotton blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Specifications
Ribbed dress socks made from an organic cotton blend with elastic edging.
Fine stretch ribbed knit, elastic edging, made in Italy.
- Material
- organic cotton blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- fine stretch ribbed knit
- organic cotton blend
- elastic edging
- made in Italy
Product Insights
Paul Smith's Lucky Cat Ribbed Dress Socks are a seasonal installment in the brand's animal-motif series, blending formal black ribbed construction with a discreet lucky cat motif on the outer ankle. Made in Italy from 68% organic cotton blend with 29% polyamide for abrasion resistance and 3% elastane for shape recovery, they provide a pressure-free fit for US sizes 6-12 without red marks or sag. Priced at 19.99 CAD, they undercut luxury hosiery by over 50%, offering value through Italian craftsmanship and organic cotton. The main tradeoff is that the lucky cat personality accent remains hidden under trousers, serving as a subtle detail for those who know.
Verified claims
- Collectible series
- Lucky Cat is a seasonal installment in Paul Smith's recurring animal-motif series.
- Wearability
- Black ribbed construction suits formal settings, and the small embroidered lucky-cat motif reads as a discreet accent rather than a novelty print.
- Design heritage
- Lucky Cat continues Paul Smith's 1980 mission to add colour to socks
- Construction
- 68% organic cotton blend with pressure-free ribbed knit, made in Italy.
- Versatility
- Black ribbed base suits formal wear, hidden cat adds personality.
- Celebrity wearers
- Paul Smith socks have been worn by David Beckham, Elton John, and Justin Timberlake, giving the brand celebrity fashion credibility.
- Collectibility
- Part of a collectible animal-motif series that is seasonally refreshed
- Craftsmanship
- Italian pressure-free fit, all-over elastane: no red marks or slouch.
- Shape recovery
- The 3% elastane and ribbed knit restore shape and hold the sock up without constriction.
- Abrasion resistance
- 29% polyamide provides a tensile backbone resisting heel and ball wear from dress shoes.
- Value
- At 19.99 CAD, this Italian-made organic cotton sock undercuts luxury hosiery by over 50%.
- Fit
- Fits US 6–12 and stays up without red marks or sag.
- Formal standard
- As a black ribbed dress sock, this pair sits at the formal end of the dress-sock spectrum and works with suits and oxfords.
- Discreet personality
- The lucky cat motif is hidden under trousers for a discreet personality accent.
Product record
- Title
- Lucky Cat Ribbed Dress Socks
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Compared within this brand.
| Lucky Cat Ribbed Dress Socks: Choose this if you want Italian-made dress socks in a fine, stretch ribbed knit with an organic cotton blend of 68% organic cotton, 29% polyamide and 3% spandex, finished with elastic edging. The black crew style adds bright blue reinforced heel and toe panels and a small multicolored embroidered lucky-cat motif on the outer calf, for shoppers who like a playful accent on a classic sock. Note that it is offered in a one-size fit, and there is a visible seam where the blue toe panel meets the black knit.[1,2] | Little Dog Dress Socks: Choose these if you want dressy black crew socks with personality: small embroidered dog-outline motifs in white, blue, green, yellow and orange thread add a playful touch to a smooth, fine stretch knit. They are a Paul Smith design made in Italy from 80% organic cotton with polyamide and spandex, and the ribbed cuff with elastic edging is intended to hold a secure fit, with branding kept discreet on the sole. Note they come in a single ONE SIZE variant, so confirm that fits before ordering.[3,4,5] | Dinosaur Dress Socks: Choose these if you want black crew-length dress socks with a playful touch: they feature a repeating small dinosaur motif in bright blue with purple and white accents, which the brand presents as perfect for adding colour and pattern to an outfit. The fine stretch knit is mostly cotton (87% cotton, 12% polyamide, 1% spandex) with a ribbed, elastic-edged cuff, and they're made in Italy in one size. Note the knit construction means small threads can occasionally pop through at colour changes—trimmable safely without damaging the sock—and the brand recommends washing inside out.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A flat-laid pair of black ribbed crew socks with bright blue reinforced toe and heel and a small multicolored embroidered lucky-cat motif on the outer calf of each sock; one sock shows the full cat motif and the other shows a partial vertical slice of the same motif.
- Sock bodyPair of black ribbed crew socks shown flat and overlapping, body fabric appears knit with vertical rib texture along the shaft and instep.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high) - Toe color panelBright blue reinforced toe panel on both socks, covering the tip area with a visible seam where it meets the black knit.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel color panelBright blue heel patch on the left sock visible as a triangular block set into the black foot area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Lucky cat embroidery - fullA multicolored embroidered lucky-cat motif on the outer calf of the left sock showing a white cat with a raised paw, blue circular object at its front, yellow outline, red whisker/cheek accents, green collar and small pink details in the ear.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high) - Lucky cat embroidery - partialPartial vertical slice of the same lucky-cat motif visible on the overlapping right sock showing portions of the cat's head and body along the outer shaft edge.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.34 (high) - Cuff constructionTop cuff is a folded or finished ribbed band, slightly thicker than the shaft knit and maintaining a straight upper edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background, soft even lighting and a small shadow beneath the socks; the pair is arranged overlapping with the left sock placed slightly above the right.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay product photograph showing both socks fully in frame with one sock overlapping the other; image crops evenly around the pair leaving consistent background margins.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with soft shadow directly beneath the socks providing subtle depth.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh highlights and gentle shadowing under the heel and toe areas.
Colors
matte black· sock body#0E0E09royal blue· toe and heel panelsoff-white· cat embroidery - body#C3C3C4bright yellow· cat embroidery - outlinedeep blue· cat embroidery - coin and accentsbright red· cat embroidery - red accentsleaf green· cat embroidery - collar- Sock bodyPair of black ribbed crew socks shown flat and overlapping, body fabric appears knit with vertical rib texture along the shaft and instep.
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