PUBLICATION
2016
“Among the many clothing types in our wardrobe, none leads a more unappreciated existence than the sock. Wavering between undergarment and outerwear, the staggering amount of pressure and force applied to the sock each time we take a step forward attests to its silent resilience. It is thus, not without irony, that the common definition of quality socks lies precisely in how little we take notice of its presence; a good pair of socks becomes one that is absent when worn on the feet…”
‘Science of the Secondary: Socks’ is the eighth edition in the series of ongoing research conceived and developed by Atelier HOKO.
175 x 250 mm
52 pages
Saddle Stitched
Photography & Illustrations in Full Colour
English
First published in December 2016 (700 copies)
Second reprint March 2019 (1000 copies)
Third reprint April 2023 (700 copies)
Published by Atelier HOKO
ISBN 978-981-11-0718-4