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Both Hole’s Courtney Love and Babes in Toyland’s Kat Bjelland claimed to be the first to perform in vintage, threadbare dresses with Peter Pan collars and puff sleeves, accessorized with knee socks and Mary Janes.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

He once greeted former President Barack Obama in his socks, he was known to walk the halls of Downing Street in shorts and he referred to Cameron as "Dave".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

YSL did this collection a couple seasons ago with socks with fringe on them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Wearing pink trainers, yellow socks and a beige-and-brown uniform, Ndom trained with a team of boys who arrived in the Canaries as unaccompanied minors.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The patient is the one in the cotton gown and wool socks, lying unconscious on the table.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman