Of course, knee-high tights and socks have been around for decades. They were all the rage in the ’60s, frequently worn with the ubiquitous mod mini.

Instead, modern men are opting for ankle socks, ultra short sport socks, or in high fashion circles; no socks at all. Said Debenhams spokesperson Ed Watson: “The common phrase ‘pull your socks up’ ...

The last time we saw knee-high socks as a fashion statement was circa 1995, on Alicia Silverstone in ... Vegas matriarch's canny decision has netted her family $10k-a-day to do NOTHING for 27 years; ...