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Article: Socks on the Rise for Fall.(Sixties to be theme)
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- WWD
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- March 3, 2003
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Byline: Marc Karimzadeh with contributions from Melanie Kletter NEW YORK - The Sixties, from Wilma Flintstone hair to silver go-go boots and micro miniskirts, are set for a rerun next fall - and that's keeping legwear vendors on their toes. After all, who really wants to brave the cold with bare legs and sandals when miniskirts and boots are de rigueur?
To that end, many firms are stepping up their assortment of knee-highs, novelty fashion socks and textured tights for this week's fall legwear market.
Jordan Lipson, president and chief executive officer of American Essentials, which manufactures the licensed Lulu Guinness, Lucky Brand and CK Calvin ...