Paul Smith
Multicolour Argyle Dress Sock
The Paul Smith Multicolour Argyle Dress Sock is a crew-length dress sock made in Italy from a fine, stretch knit cotton and nylon blend with elastic ribbed edging. It features a black base with a multicolour argyle-style diamond motif, thin white diagonal crossing lines, and visible Paul Smith branding printed on the sole. It is intended for everyday wear with footwear as a dress or casual sock.
- Color
- Multicolour
- Material
- Cotton and nylon blend
- Style
- classic, preppy, playful, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Specifications
Paul Smith multicolour argyle dress socks in a fine cotton-nylon stretch knit, made in Italy.
Fine and stretch knit in a cotton and nylon blend with elastic ribbed edging and an argyle pattern; made in Italy.
- Color
- Multicolour
- Material
- Cotton and nylon blend
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- classic, preppy, playful, heritage
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, formal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- multicolour argyle pattern
- fine stretch knit
- cotton and nylon blend
- elastic ribbed edging
- dress sock silhouette
- made in Italy
- Paul Smith designer sock
- playful colour combination
- classic British aesthetic
- patterned dress sock
Product Insights
84% cotton, 15% polyamide, 1% spandex One size only True multicolour argyle on a black base, not tonal black-on-black Best styled with solid suits and trousers, matching the sock to pants rather than shoes Machine washable, but do not bleach, tumble dry or iron More personality than a solid dress sock, but less versatile for conservative settings
Verified claims
- category
- Men's dress sock in a single Patterned Black colourway
- material
- 84% cotton, 15% polyamide, 1% spandex
- fit
- One size only
- length
- Crew-length coverage rather than over-the-calf
- comfort
- Cotton-rich knit feels soft against skin
- feel
- Fine, smooth dress-sock hand feel with minimal cushioning
- material_behavior
- Blend balances moisture, abrasion resistance and stretch
- durability
- 15% polyamide supports abrasion resistance, but heel and toe reinforcement is not specified
- construction
- Elastic ribbed edging helps the sock stay up
- construction
- Made in Italy with Paul Smith branding on the sole
- construction
- Defined heel, instep and rounded toe with a visible toe seam
- colorway
- True multicolour argyle on a black base, not tonal black-on-black
- pattern
- Diamond argyle with white diagonal crossing lines
- styling
- Best styled with solid suits and trousers, matching the sock to pants rather than shoes
- styling
- Echo one pattern colour in the trousers, shirt, tie or pocket square
- styling
- Works casually with denim, especially with a rolled hem to show the pattern
- styling
- Avoid for black-tie; choose muted argyle for strict formal settings
- use_cases
- Suited to suits, dress pants and Oxfords for business or creative formal
- tradeoff
- More personality than a solid dress sock, but less versatile for conservative settings
- care
- Machine washable, but do not bleach, tumble dry or iron
- care
- Wash inside out in cold water to preserve the pattern
Product record
- Title
- Multicolour Argyle Dress Sock
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
A dress sock with a subtle argyle touch
These black crew-length dress socks work for dressier outfits where you want a hint of pattern — a multicolour argyle-style diamond motif on a dark, smooth knit. They're a fine stretch knit in a cotton and nylon blend with an elastic ribbed edging at the top. Note the sock is listed and shown by the retailer in black; the multicolour argyle motif appears in the product imagery, and length is assessed from a flat-lay photo.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Multicolour Argyle Dress Sock: Choose this if you want an Italian-made dress sock with a statement look: black fine-knit cotton with a multicolour argyle diamond motif on the leg. It is knitted in a stretch blend of 84% cotton, 15% polyamide, and 1% spandex, with an elastic ribbed cuff for wear. Note it comes in a single ONE SIZE fitting, in the Patterned Black colourway only.[1,2] | Pinstripe Dress Socks: Choose this if you want long dress socks with a playful multicolored pinstripe pattern—narrow stripes in shades of blue, aqua, light blue, off-white and pale peach/beige per an image analysis—grounded by a solid navy cuff, heel and toe. They are a fine knit in a stretch cotton blend (86% cotton, 13% polyamide, 1% spandex) with elastic edging, and are made in Italy. They come in one size in Patterned Blue and Assorted colors, so verify the fit suits you.[3,4] | Accent-Striped Dress Socks: Choose this if you want designer dress socks in black or navy/midnight blue that pair a black fine-knit stretch body with a multicolored stripe band at the cuff and contrasting burgundy heel and toe. They're made of 83% organic cotton, 16% polyamide and 1% elastane with ribbed cuffs, offered in one size. Note that some wearers report designer socks like these offering less durability than specialty alternatives, so consider that if longevity is your priority.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of black dress socks shown flat with a multicolour argyle-style diamond motif of horizontal colored stripes and thin white diagonal crossing lines. Visible white script text printed on the sole.
- Overall formTwo long crew-length socks laid flat and overlapping, showing the front-facing outer side of one sock and partial inner side of the other; each sock has a defined ankle/leg section, instep, toe box and heel curve visible from the flat view.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.84 (high) - Main fabricSmooth knit textile with a tight even weave in a very dark black color across the shaft, instep and foot.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.78 · h 0.62 (high) - Cuff ribbingWide ribbed cuff at the top of each sock with vertical knit ribs in the same black color, distinct from the smoother knit lower on the leg.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Argyle diamond motifLarge stacked diamond shapes on the leg composed of tightly spaced horizontal multicolour stripes; diamonds are outlined/intersected by thin white diagonal crossing lines forming an argyle grid.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Toe and instep constructionVisible toe boxes with a seam line across the tip and a subtle raised stitch line along the instep where the sock layers overlap; toes are rounded.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Sole text script“Paul Smith”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Sole text country“MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Flat-lay studio photograph on a pale neutral background with even lighting and soft shadows; two socks slightly overlapping, image fully in focus.
- Background and stagingSmooth light gray background filling the frame, providing even neutral contrast to the black socks.
- CompositionTwo socks arranged parallel and overlapping with one sock slightly offset to the right; centered composition with full product visible.
- Shadows and lightingSoft subtle drop shadows visible beneath the socks indicating diffuse studio lighting from above.
Colors
black· main fabricwhite· argyle diagonal linesmulticolour stripe mix· diamond stripe pattern- Overall formTwo long crew-length socks laid flat and overlapping, showing the front-facing outer side of one sock and partial inner side of the other; each sock has a defined ankle/leg section, instep, toe box and heel curve visible from the flat view.