Sexy Socks founder Dave Hutchison has accused the retail giant of stealing his design, which Woolworths has denied. Award-winning financial journalist Bruce Whitfield weighs in.
It wasn’t that long ago that Woolworths was involved in the Ubuntu Baba saga, and now the retailer is once again being accused of nicking designs from local entrepreneurs.
Once that money disappears from your account emotions can become muddled, but these guys are pretty certain you’re going to feel good about your purchase.
When I think bamboo I think pandas, and I’m sure I’m not alone there. Turns out the woody grass ain’t just for eating, and everyone’s hopping on board.
For some people a sock is just something you wrap your foot in, but for certain Olympians there’s so much more to the humble footwear.
We know that designers love to push boundaries when it comes to big events like New York Fashion Week, but here’s one trend that’s rather alarming.
Call them what you want, the fact remains that it’s 2016 and we need to rid ourselves of this blight on society.
People will spend hours ensuring they’re up to speed with the latest fashion trends, but they might be missing one important aspect.
There can only be one winner, so strap yourself in and see who’s South Africa’s newest sock design champion.
The countdown has begun, voting on our entrants’ sock design closing this Wednesday. Cast your vote and help someone tick a box on their bucket list.
But the humble sock can’t be sexy, I hear you say. Wrong, just plain wrong, because you’re about to help us anoint a winner.
But the humble sock can’t be sexy, I hear you say. Wrong, just plain wrong, because you’re about to help us anoint a winner.
If you’ve ever thought you’re a fashion guru who doesn’t get the credit you deserve then step up to the plate now. It really ain’t that hard.
Let’s all take a moment to congratulate ourselves at having made it to another pay day. Then consider it doesn’t really have to be so hard.
If you’re going to lose one sock at a time you may as well take the funkiest leftovers and combine them. Or just design your own, it’s pretty easy money.
If you have even the tiniest creative bone in your body we have a treat in store for you. Fancy cracking it as a fashion designer?
First birthdays are a special affair, a celebration of managing to duke it out for a full year. Our friends are pretty happy with what they’ve managed to accomplish.
It’s not every day that a local entrepreneur gets recognised nationally for doing something good. But we like to think we played our role.
If you’re ever looking for inspiration when it comes to making a real difference in the lives of others then you need to meet Dave Hutchison.
Do you consider ugly socks to be a fashion disaster or a ‘who cares, they’re just socks’ piece of attire? If it’s the latter you should probably read this
In this day and age of rampant commercialism it isn’t every day that you come across a company that actually cares. These guys are setting the trend it seems.
If those white socks are bringing back memories of school uniforms and giving you the heebie-jeebies, I don’t blame you. Join the anti-boring sock crusade here.
If you want to add some guilt-free colour and personality to your daily outfit, this is the perfect solution for you. Think pineapples, polka dots and arrows.