Jimmy Lion
Basquiat Sock
Jimmy Lion at Le 31 presents the Basquiat Sock, a crew-length novelty sock in a fine stretch knit of soft combed cotton and nylon blend. The black sock features a stitched Jean-Michel Basquiat-style illustration and vertical white text on the calf, with elastic edging and a ribbed cuff. Made in Italy, these socks are suited for everyday wear and are often chosen as gifts, as noted in recent customer discussions.
- Material
- soft combed cotton and nylon blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Size
Specifications
Fine stretch knit sock made in Italy with soft combed cotton and nylon blend.
Stretch knit, elastic edging, made in Italy
- Material
- soft combed cotton and nylon blend
- Secondary
- nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- 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
- Jimmy Lion at Le 31
Product Insights
The Basquiat Sock by Jimmy Lion is a premium artist sock at 25 CAD, with a 4.96/5 rating from 122 reviews, combining knitted artwork from Italian fine-gauge manufacturing that ensures no peeling or fading, using combed cotton and nylon blend for pilling resistance and shape retention, offering comfort for sensitive skin, but commands a 28% premium over standard artist socks because of its Italian manufacturing and licensing, requiring cold wash and air dry to preserve the design.
Verified claims
- Italian manufacturing
- The retail listing states Made in Italy, and fine-gauge knitting renders the Basquiat design legibly; the listed Italian origin is cited as the basis for a roughly 28% premium over standard artist socks. Jimmy Lion's own brand documentation points to Portuguese production from Italian yarn, so country of manufacture is worth confirming for this pair.
- Customer rating
- This Basquiat sock listing has four customer reviews on file; no aggregate rating is confirmed for this product.
- Durability
- Combed cotton resists pilling and the nylon blend adds durability and shape retention, helping the sock resist wear at the heel and toe.
- Artwork longevity
- The Basquiat design is knitted into the fabric rather than screen-printed, and combed cotton holds dye evenly, so the artwork resists peeling and fades less with washing when cared for with cold water, inside-out washing, no bleach, and air drying.
- Comfort
- Combed cotton is smoother and gentler, reducing friction for sensitive skin.
- Construction quality
- The sock uses a fine stretch knit with elastic edging and a ribbed cuff in combed cotton; the retailer listing states Made in Italy.
- Value
- At 25 CAD, 28% above Jimmy Lion's direct-to-consumer artist socks.
- Material
- Artwork is knitted into the fabric (78% cotton), ensuring no peeling or fading.
- Visual style
- A stitched Jean-Michel Basquiat-style illustration and vertical white text on the calf define the sock's look.
- Care instructions
- Cold wash inside out, no bleach, air dry to preserve the knitted design.
- Fit
- One buyer found the socks a little too tight, so shoppers between sizes may want to size up.
- Breathability
- The 78% combed cotton blend breathes better than an all-synthetic sock, but reviewers generally find these socks warm and substantial, making them better for mild or cool conditions than hot weather.
- Heel and toe reinforcement
- This mid-calf casual style does not list reinforced heel and toe; it uses a hand-linked toe seam for a smoother feel, while reinforced heel and toe is a feature of Jimmy Lion's athletic Basquiat styles.
- Sock height
- This is a mid-calf crew sock; the cuff sits around mid-calf, above the ankle and below the knee, so it stays under trousers without bunching.
- Size range
- Jimmy Lion makes this style in Medium (US men's 4.5–7.5 / EU 36–40) and Large (US men's 8–12 / EU 41–46); the listing's ONE SIZE is a stretch knit meant to span that range and fits snug, so between-size or wider feet may want to size up.
- Stretch and stay-up fit
- The sock uses elastic edging plus 2% elastane, so it stretches over the foot and recovers to hold the cuff up rather than sagging.
Product record
- Title
- Basquiat Sock
- Brand
- Jimmy Lion
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of black crew socks laid flat showing a Basquiat-style stitched illustration on one leg and vertical white text along the calf; toes feature small printed text and boxed markings.
- Overall shapeTwo crew-length socks laid flat and overlapping slightly with rounded toes and ribbed cuff at the top.
- Base material and finishKnit fabric with visible ribbing on the cuff and a smoother knit texture on the foot and toe areas; fabric appears matte.
- Stitched illustrationGraphic in the mid-calf area of the left sock showing a rough, sketch-style human/robot figure with multiple colors including red, white, brown and teal; the illustration includes linework that suggests hair or rays around the head.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Vertical text on calfVertical block of white text running down the outside of the right sock calf.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Toe printed markingsSmall printed text and boxed markings on the top of both toes in white and red.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Left calf chalkboard detailSmall rectangular panel near the illustration that resembles a chalkboard or sign with short white characters.Partial
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Overlap and foldThe left sock is positioned slightly over the right sock along the medial side, creating a visible seam line where they meet.
- Text: vertical calf“JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Text: toe brand“JIMMY”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Text: small white label near toes“AMATEUR”Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium) - Text: small boxed label“MEN”Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium) - Illegible small text in illustrationSmall white characters on the head area of the stitched figure that are not fully legible at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (low)
Other
Product shot on a light gray background with soft directional lighting; socks are arranged slightly overlapping and centered in the frame.
- Background and surfaceFlat light gray background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from upper left producing faint diffuse shadow under the socks to the lower right.
- Shot compositionTop-down product shot with the sock pair centered and cropped with small negative space on all sides.
Colors
black· main body#0E0E0Bwhite· stitched linework and vertical textbright red· illustration accentsteal· illustration accent stripebrown· illustration body detail#85858A
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Jimmy Lion
Basquiat Sugar Ray Robinson
Variants
3 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Love all the Basquiat socks!
We purchased all the colors, they are beautiful and comfortable.
Parfait
beau cadeau de Noël
Parfait
Parfait
Chaussettes
Bonjour, J’ai trouvé qu’elle étaient un peu trop serré.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/DrMartensReddit users discuss Jimmy Lion Basquiat socks positively, noting they are a good option for cotton novelty socks and visually appealing.
Both mentions are positive or neutral: one user bought them as a gift and another was inspired to purchase after seeing a photo.
Themes
Use Cases
- Gift for teen son; suitable for school uniforms
Source Threads
Purchase of Jimmy Lion Basquiat socks for son
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.
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User encouraged to buy after seeing post
Not gonna lie.. this pic encouraged me to pick up my own pair.
u/Shinysixshooterr/DrMartensView thread →