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The Art Behind the Sock

From canvas to cotton

Every Footnote design starts with a work of art. Drag to see how we translated the original masterpiece into every stitch.
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Original artwork Vassily Kandinsky, 1913
"Colour is a power which directly influences the soul."

Customer Reviews

What people are saying

5.0

Based on 48 reviews

“I bought the Kandinsky pair as a gift and ended up keeping them for myself. The colours are incredibly vivid — nothing like the flat, dull prints you usually see on novelty socks. These actually look like art.”

Eric S.

Squares with Concentric Circles — Vassily Kandinsky

“Finally, socks worth talking about. I wore the Van Gogh pair to a gallery opening and had three separate conversations about them. The quality is superb — soft, well-fitted, and they've held up perfectly after multiple washes.”

Lars M.

Starry Night Over the Rhône — Vincent van Gogh

“The Klimt Flower Garden socks are an absolute joy. I ordered three pairs with the intro offer — the perfect excuse to finally try them — and I genuinely think they're the most beautiful thing in my wardrobe right now.”

Stefan R.

Flower Garden — Gustav Klimt

“Gave the Owen Jones pair as a birthday gift and my friend immediately ordered two more pairs herself. The packaging is beautiful, the socks are premium, and the whole concept of wearable art is executed perfectly.”

Thomas B.

Ornament — Owen Jones

Vasilij Kandinskij

Squares with Concentric Circles

One of the biggest pioneers in Abstraction, Vasilij had a huge fascination with colour symbolism and psychology, he believed that painting was equal to compose music.

Person wearing dark gray pants, colorful socks, and white sneakers on a city street.

Stand out from the crowd - The Ornament socks combine bold symmetry with intricate detail, creating a wearable artwork that celebrates modern design heritage.

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Vincent van Gogh’s iconic masterpiece Starry Night Over the Rhône, these premium, capture the beauty of deep blue skies and shimmering reflections.

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Elegance in every detail. Inspired by traditional textile art and the timeless beauty of ornamental design, these socks blend historic craftsmanship with modern comfort.

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Gustav Klimt

Flower Garden

Step into color and nature.
Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s Flower Garden, these full-print socks bring the artist’s lush patterns and vibrant brushstrokes to life.

Every detail blooms across the fabric — a wearable garden for those who love art, color and individuality. Soft, durable and designed for comfort, they make every step feel like spring.

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