Hot Sox
Chat Noir Socks
These crew-length socks from Hot Sox at Simons feature a fine knit in a stretch cotton blend with ribbed cuffs. The design reinterprets Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 1896 poster 'La Tournée du Chat Noir,' displaying a tan upper with a black cat illustration and printed text, transitioning to a red lower leg and foot with black toe caps. Suitable for everyday wear, they combine artistic detailing with a comfortable cotton blend.
- Material
- stretch cotton blend
- Style
- casual, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Specifications
Fine knit stretch cotton socks featuring a reproduction of Steinlen's iconic Chat Noir poster.
Fine knit, stretch cotton blend, ribbed cuffs.
- Material
- stretch cotton blend
- Style
- casual, vintage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- stretch cotton blend
- fine knit
- ribbed cuffs
- reproduction of Chat Noir poster by Steinlen
Product Insights
The Chat Noir Socks by Hot Sox reproduce Théophile Steinlen's iconic 1896 Art Nouveau poster for Le Chat Noir, the first modern cabaret, knitting the cat graphic into the sock for lasting durability. Steinlen, a socialist activist and lifelong cat lover known as 'le père des chats,' designed the poster as part of the avant-garde movement. These lightweight, uncushioned socks fit women's sizes 5–10 and are best air-dried inside out to avoid shrinkage, offering a durable, authentic art piece for casual wear.
Verified claims
- Artistic heritage
- Design stems from Steinlen's cat obsession and Art Nouveau scene.
- Knitted design
- The Chat Noir design is described both ways: the listing says the graphic is printed on the outer side, while the brand's product information says it is knitted into the fine knit pattern; the construction is not settled.
- Cabaret history
- The design reproduces the poster for Le Chat Noir, the world's first modern cabaret.
- Artist background
- Steinlen was a socialist activist, lifelong cat lover, and part of the Art Nouveau movement.
- Art Nouveau context
- Reproduces Steinlen's 1896 Art Nouveau poster for the first modern cabaret.
- Activism
- Steinlen, a socialist artist, used a pseudonym to avoid political harassment.
- Cat authenticity
- Steinlen was known as le père des chats for his lifelong focus on cat art.
- Cultural context
- Le Chat Noir, credited as the first modern cabaret, was a hub for avant-garde figures such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Debussy, and Satie, and Steinlen designed its iconic poster.
- Cushioning
- These are lightweight crew socks with a fine knit and no cushioning; they work well with both boots and casual shoes.
- Size range
- One size fits women's US shoe sizes 5–10.
- Fit
- High-heat drying shrinks the socks; air dry and wash inside out to preserve fit.
- Durability
- Knitted designs generally hold up well with proper care, such as washing inside out and air drying.
- Artistic background
- Reproduces Steinlen's iconic Chat Noir poster from 1890s Paris.
- Customer feedback
- The two customer reviews on file are positive about the Chat Noir design, and one recommends the socks for cat lovers.
Product record
- Title
- Chat Noir Socks
- Brand
- Hot Sox
- Price
- 10 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Chat Noir Socks: Choose this if you want a crew-length sock with a distinctive art-print look: it reinterprets Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 1896 poster La Tournée du Chat Noir, with a black cat graphic and decorative printed text on a tan upper over a red foot and leg with black toe caps. The fine-knit stretch cotton blend (59% cotton, 38% nylon, 3% spandex) has ribbed cuffs for everyday wear. This listing is a single variant in Light Brown, offered only in ONE SIZE, so it suits shoppers who fit that sizing.[1,2] | Cat Dad Socks: Choose this if you want a playful cat-themed gift or everyday crew sock: it pairs a charcoal fine-knit body with red cuff, heel and toe, and shows repeated orange tabby and gray cat illustrations plus the red text 'CAT DAD' with a small fish accent. It's a stretch cotton blend (58% cotton, 22% nylon, 18% polyester, 2% spandex) with elastic edging, made in Korea, offered in one size in Charcoal. Note that a related listing shows Men's US sizing of 6 to 12.5, so check fit if you're outside that range.[3,4,5] | Dog Dad Socks: Choose this if you want a playful men's dress sock with a dog theme: a navy crew design with woven dog-face motifs, a larger smiling dog at the ankle, and vertical DOG DAD text knitted into the fabric rather than printed. Made in a fine-knit stretch cotton blend (47% cotton with nylon, polyester, and spandex) with elastic edging, it is offered in one size fitting shoe sizes 6.5 to 12. Note the design is witty and novelty-oriented, and care requires machine washing cold inside out and tumble drying low.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of crew-length knit socks laid flat and overlapped showing a tan upper with a black cat illustration and red lower foot and leg with black toe caps.
- Overall layoutTwo crew socks shown flat and overlapped with the left sock slightly on top of the right sock; cuffs at top, toes at bottom right.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Cuff and upper legUpper portion of the socks is a tan color with a visible knit cuff texture; left sock upper includes printed artwork and text on the tan field.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Lower leg and footLower leg and foot area are a solid red knit, extending from mid-calf to toe on both socks.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.32 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high) - Toe capsBoth sock toes have solid black caps that contrast with the red foot section.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.78 · w 0.37 · h 0.18 (high) - Cat illustrationA stylized black cat graphic with visible facial features and whiskers is printed on the outer side of the left sock overlapping the tan and red areas.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Printed decorative text blockA vertical block of decorative text appears to the right of the cat graphic on the left sock, spanning the tan field and partly the red field.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high) - Text - top phrase“TOURNÉE DU CHAT NOIR”
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x 0.24 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Text - small word“DE”
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x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Text - lower name“RODOLPHE SALIS”
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x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the socks; even top lighting with slight directional shadow to the lower left.
- Background and surfaceLight gray uniform background with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowingSoft shadow visible below and to the lower left of the socks indicating directional top-right lighting.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.96 · h 0.28 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct centered and filling most of the frame, image oriented portrait with slight diagonal placement of the socks.
Colors
tan· upper cuff and upper leg#D29D5Cdeep red· lower leg and foot#AB2443black· toe caps and cat graphic#121116mustard yellow· text and small accents- Overall layoutTwo crew socks shown flat and overlapped with the left sock slightly on top of the right sock; cuffs at top, toes at bottom right.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Love the design!
Love the design!
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