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Article: White socks grace high society scene.
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- Footwear News
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- November 5, 1990
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BREAKING THE GOLDEN RULE
White socks grace high society scene
"It's not what you wear; it's how and where it's worn." That's the fashion version of "It's not what you know; it's who you know." In Los Angeles, both are true.
Take little white socks. Yes, the little white socks that once were the trademark of then-unfashionable nerds. The same little white socks that once were partners only of equally-white athletic shoes.
Now these socks are everywhere. Think of Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz and you begin to get the picture. But we're not talking schoolyard style. Think of Michael Jackson and you get a clearer fashion picture. Still, ...