Some new additions to the Corgi family…

Yesterday saw the arrival of two new additions – of the mechanical kind – to the Corgi family.

Due to increasing production, we decided that it was time to expand the fleet of machines that we operate here at Corgi HQ.

Our new machines (the two closest to the camera)

 

These particular machines are used to produce our best-selling fine-weight cotton socks, in the wide range of colours and patterns that Corgi is best known for. Once the machines have done their bit, the socks, in the form of tubes open at both ends, go into the main part of the factory where the toes are closed, or linked, by hand. The linkers carefully line up the stitches on the front and back of each toe before stitching them together. This is a highly skilled operation that takes several months to learn.

The new additions mean that we now have 11 of these machines in total – more than double the amount used here just two years ago. That’s a whole lot more Corgi socks being sent out into the world!!

 

Corgi Countdown Competition – The Winner

The time has finally come to announce the gold medal winner in our great Corgi Countdown. Over the past five weeks we’ve worked our way through the most popular styles in the Corgi collection and can now reveal our number one bestseller. And the winner is, indeed, a worthy one, having outsold the third placed style by two-to-one in the past three months. It is…the men’s skull motif sock in lightweight cotton.

Once reserved for bikers and hardcore rockers, the skull has undergone a transformation from scary to chic in recent years. And, having been popularised by designers like Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, the motif is now a fashion staple in the wardrobes of fashionistas young and old. For the less style-adventurous among us, sporting the skull motif on your socks is an ideal way to offer a subtle nod to the trend. And for those with little or no interest in fashion, it’s just a pretty cool looking design!

This sock is lighter in weight than our traditional socks and, having been fashioned from a blend of 100% Egyptian cotton and nylon, it promises the wearer a closer, more snug fit. The sock pictured features red and navy stripes but alternative colour combinations are available for purchase in the Corgi online store.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of our gold medal winning socks – plus a pair of each of the other styles in our top five – enter our exclusive competition.  All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is ‘like’ our Facebook page. The competition closes at midnight on July 30th 2012, when one winner will be selected at random to receive the five pairs.

 

Terms and Conditions: Deadline for entry is midnight on 30th July 2012. The winner will be chosen at random. This promotion is not open to Corgi employees or their relatives. If you win we will notify you through Facebook. No purchase is necessary for entry into the draw. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. 

Corgi Countdown Competition – Week 4

We’ve reached the penultimate week in our Corgi Countdown and so it’s time to reveal our silver medal winner.

And, the second best selling sock style in the Corgi collection is…the seven-colour multi-stripe in pure cotton.

Made from 100% soft Egyptian cotton, this lightweight sock is ultra-breathable and machine washable, so is perfect for those warmer Spring/Summer days (what are they?! I hear the British among you ask).

In the UK, the phrase “Bless your cotton socks” is widely used as an expression of endearment and we see putting on a pair of these comfortable socks as blessing your feet with the love and appreciation they deserve!

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of our silver medal winning cotton socks – plus a pair of each of the other styles in our top five – enter our exclusive competition.  All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is ‘like’ our Facebook page. The competition closes at midnight on July 30th 2012, when one winner will be selected at random to receive the five pairs.

 

Terms and Conditions: Deadline for entry is midnight on 30th July 2012. The winner will be chosen at random. This promotion is not open to Corgi employees or their relatives. If you win we will notify you through Facebook. No purchase is necessary for entry into the draw. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. 

Next stop …. Las Vegas

After the successful launch of our 2012 Sock Collection in Florence and New York, our next stop is MrKet, Las Vegas, at the Venetian Hotel, from 12 to 14 February. We have 2 completely new yarn qualities for 2012, a lightweight wool, and a lightweight cashmere cotton that takes the joy of socks to a whole new level. Naturally we also have bright new Corgi designs in soft cotton, washable wool, lightweight cotton, and of course, those chunky cashmere cables…

For an appointment, contact our US representative Jim Seaman at  (845) 781-8185, email Jim@kuehnert.com.

 

Corgi Hosiery Trade Shows 2012

Corgi’s 2012  Sock and Knitwear Collections will be presented at the world’s top accessory trade shows over the next two months:

 

Europe:
For Men -
Pitti Uomo, Fortezza da Basso nel padiglione Centrale, Florence – January 10,11,12 and 13 -  Stand  20-57 *
Moda Menswear, NEC, Birmingham – February 19, 20 and 21 – Stand MA30 *

 

 

 

North America:

For Men -
Mrket NY, Javits Center,  New York City  –  January 22,23 and  24 – Booth 861
Mrket LV, The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas  –  February 12, 13 and 14 – Booth TBA

 

For Women -
CoterieNY,  Javits Center, New York City  –  February 21, 22 and 23 – Booth TBA *

 

 

*We will be sharing our stand / booth with our sister company, Dents