NARA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From the providers of the socks that members of the Japanese Self-Defence Force use on exercises and marches, this amazing pair of socks are extra durable, resistant to ...

The Japanese seem to have a rather intimate relationship with socks, given how practically every street corner is dotted with makeshift stalls selling them in varied styles and colours. The ...

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - It might be just the thing to ease your arachnophobia: Japanese researchers have created a pair of comfortable yet durable socks from spider thread and silk. "By genetically ...

One writer waxes poetic on how she found the best socks for women all from different affordable and luxe Japanese brands. Socks aren’t usually items that elicit passionate declarations. But as someone ...

Lots of brands make socks, but there is a difference between making a sock and making the sock. After all, lots of brands make trench coats, but only Burberry makes the trench coat — the ...

Tabi shoes, originating in 15th-century Japan as split-toe socks, have transitioned from functional workwear to a high-fashion statement, largely due to Martin Margiela's avant-garde designs.

Maison Margiela may have popularized the tabi within the fashion sphere, but Margiela didn’t invent the style. The tabi dates back to 15th century Japan and was initially designed as a sock that, by ...