Soft Relic on Geograffee

In contemporary fashion, unconventional socks have become a distinct styling element, whereas previously they served more practical purposes. I am particularly drawn to the work with texture and color in the hosiery featured on the Prada, Miu Miu, and Dries Van Noten runways. For my ethnic module, I focused extensively on studying and reviving gold embroidery, which brought me great aesthetic pleasure. In this project, I propose reintroducing the legacy of gold embroidery and integrating it onto the modern runway.Photo — «Pictorial Motifs in Russian Folk Embroidery» (Comp. G. A. Maslova)

Knee Socks

Format and Sizing: A pair of high knee socks; size according to individual measurements.Embroidery Size and Placement: Gold botanical embroidery approximately 10–12 cm wide, placed along the top edge of each sock.Colors, Materials, and Trim: Deep burgundy/olive, matte translucent fabric, gold metallic thread; handmade decorative embroidery.Set Contents: A pair of socks; a unified ornament across the pieces.Construction: Anatomical shape with formed heel and toe, soft gathers along the length, elastic top edge; the embroidery is hand-attached to the fabric.

Original size 1086x663

How to Produce the ItemBase Material: Order the tailoring of golf socks using thin, semi-transparent burgundy knit fabric or elastic mesh with a matte surface.Embroidery: Develop the ornament separately and execute it using gold thread at an embroidery workshop, either by hand or with specialized equipment.Assembly: Join the golf sock components, shape the heel and toe, finish the upper edge, and check the fit and the durability of the embroidery.Prototype: Produce 1–3 pairs, test the fabric’s stretch, comfort, and the embroidery’s stability when worn.

Partner Factories

For an item like this, it is best to combine two specializations: hosiery manufacturing and artistic embroidery workshops. While the production of gaiters can be carried out anywhere in the world, for creating gold embroidery, I suggest collaborating with Russian factories.Torzhok Gold Embroiderers—the most famous, large-scale, and oldest craft center in Russia, tracing its history back to the 13th century.Gorodets Gold Embroidery—the enterprise has been operating since 1928, continuing five-century-old traditions of Nizhny Novgorod craftswomen. The factory specializes in embroidering floral motifs onto scarves, shawls, wraps, kokoshniks, and female garments made of silk, velvet, and wool.

Original size 1312x1199