Corgis have always been loved by members of the British royal family, and the eponymous brand is also very popular. Corgi, a long-established British hosiery manufacturer, was awarded the title of "Royal Family" by Prince Charles in 1989, providing socks for the British royal family for a long time. In addition to socks, Corgi also produces a range of luxury cashmere knitwear, including knitwear and shawls, and collaborates with famous fashion brands such as Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Thom Browne, etc., which are recognized for quality and craftsmanship.
Corgi socks are known for their high quality and lightness, using the highest quality cashmere and merino wool, combined with traditional hand-sewing techniques. Wool socks typically have a wool content of more than 60%, making them one of the most abundant brands overall. High-content wool socks are usually thicker and warmer, but the high-fineness merino wool yarn makes the socks still very thin and can respond to body temperature, which is warm in winter and cool in summer, and is suitable for wearing all year round. Hand sewing technology is also Corgi's signature, after the workers manually operate the machine to sew the socks and the toe of the socks, the surface of the socks is flat, the seams are almost not felt at the toes, and it is not easy to wear the feet for a long time, because the defective rate is extremely high and the output is very low, only a few manufacturers are still using the hand-sewing process to make socks.
Corgi wool socks are bright and bold in color, in addition to the use of classic stripes, rhombic checks and polka dots, but also incorporate a variety of landscapes and animals with British characteristics, British elegance and natural liveliness are cleverly combined, subtle and luxurious. Each pair of socks will have a sock sole printed with the brand logo to help users remember the wearing habits of the left and right feet, and the details are very in place. In addition, it also comes with plastic packaging bags and gift bags, which is very decent for gifts.
Corgi's men's wool socks can be divided into daily wear and cold wear according to the wool content and sock thickness. The daily collection comes in a variety of colors, 63% merino wool blend and 37% nylon make the socks elastic and durable, and are available in five sizes that can be machine washed, greatly reducing the difficulty of care. The series of socks can be purchased through domestic e-commerce platforms, 209 yuan per pair, but there are not many styles and sizes to choose from, and the price is about 60% more expensive than buying on the official website, which is not very cost-effective. The style of 80% lamb wool blend and 20% cotton is much thicker, the strength is slightly worse, it is not recommended for sports, and it may also look a little bloated with formal wear, cold protection and home wear is the best choice, the domestic price is 259 yuan per pair.
柯基袜来自寒冷的威尔士,出产的羊绒袜保暖而美观。特别是Luxury Cashmere & Silk Blend Socks男士豪华羊绒丝绸袜子系列,采用58%轻量级羊绒、26%中国丝绸和16%尼龙混纺而成。丝与羊绒混纺袜非常少见,这两种极细纤维打造出纤薄的袜体,比普通羊绒袜轻薄许多,触感细腻柔软,袜体带有柔美温润的光泽。低含量的尼龙纺入增强袜子耐磨性,久穿不变形,但不适合用于剧烈运动,日常穿着后需要手洗并平铺晾干。该系列羊绒袜有3-8种纯色或条纹选择,用来搭配正装皮鞋非常优雅,每双约需400元,价格虽高但值得一试,不过国内暂时没有销售。
Corgi women's socks are less, mainly cashmere socks, which are divided into pure cashmere and cashmere blends. Prince of Wales series of pure cashmere socks are hand-knitted, the classic solid color twist weave with the thick body is very suitable for indoor wear in winter, it needs to be washed and dried by hand, 79 pounds per pair, retro and luxurious. Cashmere-cotton blends are much cheaper, with 64% cashmere and 36% cotton blends starting at 29 pounds per pair, machine-woven jersey with a variety of pattern options, and socks that are thick and warm enough for everyday indoor activities that require careful hand washing.