The Miu Miu show—and more specifically, the pavement outside it—is always a reliable preview of next season’s biggest trends. But this time, one unexpected accessory stole the spotlight: socks.
From striped knee-highs with a sporty, compression-sock vibe to ribbed leg warmers that pair perfectly with court heels, hosiery has never made such a bold statement. Here are six must-try combinations to bookmark now—just be warned, you might never look at plain white ankle socks the same way again.
Embellished Socks + Loafers
Instantly elevate your loafers—or give them an evening-ready twist—with crystal-embellished socks that hit mid-calf, then slouch effortlessly for that perfectly undone look.
Bow-Tied Socks + Sneakers
Susie Lau’s too-cool-for-school tech sneaker was given a twist via a pair of bow-tied socks that were butter-wouldn’t-melt cute. Follow her lead by keeping the colour palette harmonious across your socks and shoes.
Knee-High Socks + Knee-High Boots
An inch of jewel-toned sock hovering above your boot’s hemline is such a fun (not to mention easy) way of adding a pop of colour, whether amethyst or ruby, to any outfit.
Striped Socks + Sandals
Striped hosiery might not immediately strike you as elegant, but pair it with a buckled sandal – or even something with spaghetti-like straps of leather – and you’ll soon be proved wrong.
Legwarmer Socks + Court Heels
If your excuse for not trying socks with shoes other than sneakers is that it’s too pinch-y around the appendages, bad luck. As this show-goer proves, a legwarmer is also fair game – and is the most practical way to keep warm and style out the sock trend.
Sheer Socks + Mules
You might be a bare legs all-year-round kind of person but surely a sock made of sheer material is worthy of a bit more coverage, especially if you can keep wearing your open-toed mules.