Rihanna???s new Stance collection has reignited our socks obsession

Is it a coincidence that Rihanna???s new Stance collection includes a selection of over-the-knee socks that would fit nicely into herthigh-high boots created forManolo Blahnik?We think not.

Amidst the pastel babydoll creations, which feature bows peppered up the back seams, there are some utterly wearable socks that don???t require a boudoir to wear them in. Athletic styles combine sporting stripes with lace, and are far more appealing than the grim multi-packs of sports socks we are currently faced with for a ???varsity??? look.

The spring Fenty for Stance collection is the third time Rihannahas teamed up with the basics brand.The 19 style collection features toeless and footless silhouettes, as well asanklets, and thigh-skimming options.Amidst the quirkily named???Spoilt Brat???, ???Tip Toe Baby??? and ???Most Wanted??? options, you???ll find the number 8 stitched onto the socks, to mark the milestone of her 8th album Anti.

It???s the sporty-meets-feminine anklets that piqued our interest though.The mesh and lace material makes them the perfect entry point to the socks-and-sandals look (we especially love them with mules or pools slides), as they are lightweight, sheer and won"t bulge.Those looking for a less outr?? look can use them to pep up tired winter loafers, or bring white trainers to life.In short, whatever shoes you???re wearing this spring, they will undoubtedly benefit from a Rihanna footwear flourish.

Bookmark these three anklets to buy when they hit ASOS at the end of the month, and shop our snazzy socks edit in the meantime.

Left to right:Lace socks, $16, Stance; 88 anklet, $16, Stance; Lace socks, $16, Stance

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