Fun socks

Random conversations with random people often spark great ideas, I know this is not some amazing world changing theory but its damn true. During one of our daily therapy sessions for my son, his therapist mentioned that her boyfriend was making some socks for his future clothing line (so Rob Kardashian of him). I was instantly tuned in, socks huh, I forgot about the socks, maybe the socks are the answer, the spark that I need to get the fire going...

I actually wear sandals like 24/7, not just any sandals but brown leather Rainbows. I am a creature of habit. I designed my first pair of Cavotu socks in 2009, had them manufactured here in the USA and never released them until November 2011 (you can read more about those HERE).

So the sock idea wheels started turning and I began the design process. Design for me equals tons of colors, starting off with random freehand drawings, then comes the markers and the color show continues from there. The final product for this round was these gems...

Still nameless and ready for some cool packaging, naked in their pure form but they will be ready for release soon...time to turn some heads....its been a while but thanks for riding with me. Cheers!

Warm Feets

Appreciate the mad support from our fans on making this Cavotu sock campaign a success. This was a limited edition run of the black/white colorway. Looking forward to other possible colorway options in the future. Socks? I want socks, ok so click here to buy a bundle.

Dudes, warm feet actually help you sleep better at night. Ladies, well maybe this one is for the dudes as well. Read up, feed the brain, knowledge is power-cheese. Get some!

SOX

It has been awhile since I released any Cavotu products. I wish I could tell a little white lie and say that it has only been a year or so but the shocking truth is that it has been damn near 5 years. Ok, that sucks, period. Yes I am aware.

Cavotu was my first child, born in 2005, and I pushed it off to the backseat. Eventually poor little Cavotu was no longer in the car but instead buried in the garage behind the spider webs. I can give you every excuse in the book as to why I have not been able to release and/or create and/or produce anything but the reality is that I am just out of focus. Yes, I am a blurry lens, unable to see the clear view ahead.

As some of you may or may not know, I married my best friend, we had a couple kids and then came the curve balls. Now I am not just talking about one of those Sandy Koufax curve balls but more like hundreds of curve balls and they were all aimed directly at my head. Yes, I understand life happens and we all need to make adjustments but seriously, I cannot say it enough- this black cloud freaking lingers.

Rather than continue to discuss my personal issues, boring I know, actually who reads my blog anyways, I am probably better off just saying this out loud to my two year old. I am sure it will get the same effect, a giggle, a confused look and then get distracted with something far more interesting like oh hey look at this piece of string. The point is that I am excited because today I accomplished a goal and normally I lose in the goal department.

One month ago, I picked today (11/11/11) as the day that I would release something, anything. Now I didn't exactly commit to releasing a full collection. Yes, I would love to drop ten fresh design tees with 2 color ways, a few hoodies, girls gear, kids line, hat program, etc etc. The concepts are all there, just need the final touches to put it all together. One month was just not enough time yet I reminded myself to release something. Ok sounds easy enough. Well, remember the curve balls, they are the only constant in my life.

Cavotu Socks was a concept I was playing around with last fall/winter. I rarely wear socks, I am pretty much a Rainbow leather sandals fiend like 90% of the time. Yes, I am grateful for my new Natives but still a fan of the sandals. I own socks, I own shoes but I rarely think about them. Cavotu rider, Matty Parker requested socks maybe 4 years ago. The conversation went something like this "dude, I have enough tee shirts but what I really need is some socks" and then I most likely said "ok, I'll get right on it" which I then filed away in my brain and most likely forget. For what it's worth, the seed was planted. Thank you Matty.

With out further ado, I present to you Cavotu Socks. I am very proud of these bad boys and your feet will thank you. You can purchase them HERE. Thank you for your continued support. Stay vicious my friends.