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An argyle (/ ˈ ɑːr. ɡ aɪ l /, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design, but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle contains layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture.
An argyle sock, knit using intarsia The inside of the same argyle sock, showing the lack of carried strands, and the twist at each change of colour. Intarsia is a knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours.
These trousers extend 4 inches below the knee and are often worn with argyle knee-socks. Plus-fours were popularized in the United States by the Prince of Wales during a 1924 visit. [10] The full-length tartan trousers popular with many golfers are also based on trews, but are cut fuller for more freedom of movement and warmer climates.
The modern English word sock is derived from the Old English word socc, meaning "light slipper".This comes from the Latin soccus, a term to describe a "light, low-heeled shoe" worn by Roman comic actors, [3] and deriving from the Ancient Greek word sykchos.
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English singer Siouxsie Sioux wearing black clothing, back-combed hair, and heavy black eyeliner. She was an inspiration for the gothic fashion trend that started in the early 1980s. Robert Smith of the Cure based his gothic look from Siouxsie Sioux 's and being a guitarist in her band.
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