Burlington
Burlington is a sock brand best known for its argyle-patterned designs, with styles named after British places such as Edinburgh, Whitby and Manchester. It makes socks for men and women and is sold widely through retailers.
| Signature | Argyle-pattern socks |
|---|---|
| Key styles | Edinburgh, Whitby, King, Queen |
| Category | Socks for men and women |
| Website | burlington.de |
What is Burlington?
Burlington is a sock brand whose signature is the argyle pattern. Its long-running styles carry British names such as Edinburgh, Whitby, King and Queen, and the brand describes them as best-selling styles year after year.
Products and positioning
The range centres on patterned and classic socks for men and women. The Classic Original Wool sock is named Edinburgh, and further styles reference places and clubs such as Manchester and Preston. The brand has also developed an organic version of its argyle sock and extended the print into new colourways.
- Argyle-print socks
- Classic wool socks
- Socks for men and women in seasonal colours
The argyle pattern
Burlington has based campaigns on the origins of argyle. The name comes from Argyll, a historic county in western Scotland, where members of the Campbell clan wore the Black Watch tartan. Reduced to its core elements and turned a quarter, that tartan became the diamond pattern that is now one of the most widely used designs in clothing.
Why it matters
Burlington is an example of a hosiery brand built around a single recognisable motif, using a heritage pattern to give an everyday accessory a strong identity at retail.
Frequently asked questions
What is Burlington known for?
Burlington is known for its argyle-pattern socks, with styles named after British places such as Edinburgh and Whitby.
Where does the argyle pattern come from?
Argyle takes its name from Argyll in western Scotland and developed from the Black Watch tartan worn by the Campbell clan.