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Sandal-Ready Socks

Tabio Speciality Japanese Footwear

— August 17, 2010 — Fashion
Wearing sandals and socks used to be a bit of joke, but the Japanese specialist sock store Tabio has a range of fun and stylish socks that can be can be worn with sandals for a great look.

The Tabi is a traditional Japanese sock that can be worn with sandals and separates the big toe from the rest of the foot and reportedly give you more control over your feet. The store also has a range of sockettes and toe socks that look great with sandals.

This season sandals and socks have been seen all over the catwalks from Marni to Christian Dior. With Tabio opening stores all over the world, the sandals and socks trend is likely to be around for some time.
Trend Themes
1. Sandal and Sock Trend - The trend of wearing sandals and socks has become popular across cultures and age groups, creating opportunities for apparel brands to offer unique, stylish and comfortable socks that can be worn with sandals.
2. Traditional Sock Footwear Innovation - The Tabi socks provide more control over feet and can inspire innovations in traditional sock footwear design and comfort, especially in sports and outdoor activities.
3. Fashion Accessories Evolution - The rise of sock and sandal trend introduces new possibilities for fashion accessories, leading to creative designs and materials that can complement and enhance the overall fashion statement of the wearer.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can introduce a new range of speciality socks that can be worn with sandals, targeting both domestic and international markets.
2. Apparel Manufacturing - Apparel manufacturers can invest in research and innovation of sock materials, design, and comfort, especially in traditional sock footwear used in sports and outdoor activities.
3. Fashion Accessories - Fashion accessories brands can introduce creative products to meet the growing demand for unique and stylish accessories that complement and enhance the overall fashion statement of the wearer.
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