NATIONAL ARGYLE DAY – January 8
National Argyle Day on January 8th celebrates the pattern derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in western Scotland. The Scottish Highlanders have worn the design in kilts and plaids and patterned socks (known as a tartan hose) since the 17th century. Each year it is recognized and honored on this day.
Occasionally you may find argyle spelled argyll.
The word ” argyle ” is most commonly referred to as the overall pattern made of diamonds or lozenges, which sometimes indicates a single diamond in the design. You will find layers of overlapping motifs found in most argyle layouts. The overlapping patterns add a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture. Typically the pattern includes an overlay of intercrossing diagonal lines on solid diamonds.
The Duke of Windsor, a luxury knitwear manufacturer and importer, helped increase argyle’s popularity. Like many other manufacturers, the Duke used the argyle design pattern for golf clothing. Designers embraced the use of argyle on both jerseys and long socks as part of the day’s plus-fours trouser fashion.
Argyle knitwear became fashionable in the USA after the first world war.
U.S. Open and PGA champion Payne Stewart (1957-1999) was known and loved by his fans for his bright and flashy outfits of tams, knickerbockers, and argyle socks.
More to explore….
- National No Socks Day
- National Sock Day
- National Flip Flop Day
- National Legwear Day
- National Dress in Blue Day
- Wear Two Different Colored Shoes Day
- National Lost Sock Memorial Day
- National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
- National Odd Socks Day
- Straw Hat Month
- Crazy Socks Day
- National Tartan Day
- National Tweed Day
- Official Lost and Found Day
- National Argyle Day
- National Umbrella Month
- Wear Blue Day
- National Dress Day
- National Denim Day
- National Zipper Day
- National Nylon Stocking Day
- National Tailor’s Day
- National Felt Hat Day
- National Felt Hat Month
- National Wear A Dress Day
- National Wear Red Day
- National Scarf Day
- National Fashion Day
- National Underwear Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
- National Bow Tie Day
- National Tie Month
- International Lace Day
- National Lace Day
- National Plus Size Appreciation Day
- National Handbag Day
- Wear Something Gaudy Day
- National No Beard Day
- National Count Your Buttons Day
- National Button Day
- Fur Free Friday
- Faux Fur Friday
- International Sweater Vestival
- Ear muff Day
- Wear Brown Shoes Day
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
- National Bikini Day
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalArgyleDay
Argyle never really left the fashion world. Whether the pattern compliments a wardrobe or adds charm to a home, argyle provides classic style. Share your favorite argyle pattern. While you explore your wardrobe, invite your co-workers to celebrate as a team. Go argyle for the day in the office or at home. Drape it over your chair or wear it in your hair. Argyle goes on the feet, around the neck, or even on your fingernails.
Host a contest to see who’s the most argyle among you. From head to toe, we’re sure someone loves their argyle more than anyone else.
Wear your favorite argyle sweater, socks, ties, and hats. Go shopping for an argyle fashion accessory to update your wardrobe. We want to see how you dress up for the day, too. Be sure to share, using #NationalArgyleDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL ARGYLE DAY HISTORY
Keely McAleer founded this dimensional textile celebration in 2008.
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