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Retro games and vintage vibes

retro games

Retro games and imagery offer a refreshing alternative to the slick perfection of contemporary digital graphics. Just arrived in stock are our new mens Tetris design socks in dark brown or black. The colourful blocks, whether you were a player or not, make a striking and stylish statement for work or play! Like an old friend, ‘Arcade ghost’, a much ‘loved’ gaming character, is instantly recognisable, on socks for men and women. This retro favourite comes in burgundy, navy, teal and black form the original selection for blokes and are now joined by a pale pink and grey version in the slightly smaller womens’ size.

Retro comes to jewellery too with space invader stud earrings in silver and gold finish and a choice of enamel colours. Arcade pacman and ghost are another fun stud – a ‘mismatched’ pair featuring those two famous characters and we have a set of four Tetris design earrings for you to mix and match as the mood takes you. The Rubik’s cube was a hugely popular puzzle in the 1970’s and ’80’s. Invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and architect, Erno Rubik, the Rubik’s Cube is a colourful 3-D combination puzzle. We have created a cool pendant, which comes complete with moving parts on a colourful ball chain. Mini Rubik’s Cube drop earrings complete the story.

The ‘white noise’ T.V. keyring harks back to a time before flat-screens and digital media. Our ‘chunky’ telly even has a noise function to take you back to that retro ‘white noise’ of former times…That is if you are old enough to remember! Pre-mobile phone cameras come as crystal and enamel rings, stud and drop earrings and pendants in black and white. Even more ‘old school’ is a ‘flashbulb’ camera pendant with a round glass lense in chrome or brass.

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Fox socks and fabulous foxy friends!

Fox socks, what could be better than a fabulous Mr Fox (other than a Mrs Fox) for your feet this Spring? We have a wonderful selection of fox figures for you to choose from. Friendly fox faces in numerous guises adorn cuffs and toes of stripey, paw-print or polka designs. A ‘stitch’ style is an interesting option and yet another take on this iconic animal. Fox socks also come with an all over ‘wall-paper’ design. A classic fox in naturalistic russet on a toned warm brown is a lovely offering or try the more cheeky character who stands out on a rich country green.

The foxy theme doesn’t end with our fun foxy foot-wear. Foxes are re-created in many forms in the jewellery collection. See the featured exquisite crystal stud earrings in beautiful jewel colours and enamel studs with a tiny crystal embellishment, there’s also a simple enamel stud earring in a choice of many colours.

Brooches include a felt face complete with beady black eyes and the eclectic ‘Freddy fox & Fanfare Rabbit’. For a more arty feel we have stylish acrylic fox brooches in various hues. Check out our origami fox pendant — available in matt silver or gold, who would have thought there could be so many ways to wear a fox!

A carved painted wooden fox pen is an unusual item in the spirit of this wonderful creature, it is surely a ‘must have’ for any fox fan or a great gift for the person ‘who has everything’! The very latest design here at Joe Cool takes us back again to our fox socks theme and is a great way to introduce our new sock designs which have just arrived in stock – take a look!

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Egg centric! quirky accessories for crazy times

Egg accessories are fun, quirky and cool. What is not to love about fried egg ankle socks? These sunny blobs on an upbeat sky blue base are pure joy. A striking pattern of that classic breakfast staple with ruddy red bacon rashers against navy makes an excellent graphic on the regular ankle sock – so its eggs all round in the sock department. Our fried egg ring makes a hilarious addition to the interesting jewellery and accessories in our collection. Tiny, delicate mis-matched stud earrings on the same theme are both pretty and eye-catching in the most tasteful way.

A more neutral effect is created with our antique gold and silver effect drop earrings and pendants – unusual and pretty at the same time! More food for thought is ‘peppered’ through the entire Joe Cool collection. From indulgent sweets, cakes and pastries through fun fruit to spicy chilli peppers and appealing avocados, there is a feast. The added bonus of course being everything is zero calorie! Liquorice allsorts are always a favourite with a range of products to choose from.

While not exactly egg related, our iced donut key-rings and earrings and ‘stress-ball’ macaron, in the real world would have, as every foodie knows, seen an egg or two in the making. The super squishy macaron doubles as a useful keyring and the iced donuts look good enough to eat. More sweet treats come in the form of gummy bear jewellery, smartie (or m&m) necklace and bracelets and various ices to delight.

Go bananas with, well…bananas! Stud and drop earrings and key-ring ‘stress balls’ or silicon zip coin-purse are some of the ‘tasty’ accessories available. For more tropical flavours how about pineapple earrings or mixed fruit sticker sets? Transport yourself to the heat of Mexico with our collection of chillis!

All tastes !

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Hip hearts and hot lips for a cool Valentine

Hearts are hip at Joe shop and, with Valentines day fast approaching, now is the time to really enjoy this emblematic symbol of love. There’s no need to merely settle for the classic red heart of years gone by. Why not have fun with gorgeous striped textile heart earring, bright ‘petit polka dot’ hearts, filigree metal and gleaming enamel?

Hearts come as tiny shiny stud earrings in red,black,pink and white or as ‘miss-matched’, ‘best friend’ studs – a perfect pairing. For a super cool look try line art heart earrings and heart hands, both in matt silver or gold finish. ‘Outline’ styles are both arty and elegant with rings and earrings in minimalist metal.

A more subtle approach still, is the ‘heartbeat’ trio of ring, bracelet and choker, an image of particular poignancy in these difficult days of loss and love. ‘Love letters’, in a similar genre, is a crazy hoop earring with the ‘L’ word cleverly work into what appears at first to be an abstract looping design. Again, all come in a choice of shiny silver or gold finish metal.

Socks feature glorious rainbow hearts in a black or grey option. Classic red on black are firm favourites at any time of the year and pastel hearts are a new addition.

Arty hearty has to be the fabulous ‘Keith Haring’ inspired ‘untitled (heart) sock and ‘pop art crowd’. An iconic artist giving this iconic symbol yet another twist! Check out the other art themed socks in the range for all your favourite artists. From Warhol, Van Gogh, Monet and Klimt to Vermeer, Botticelli and Leonardo; we have a veritable gallery in store!

Of course, Hearts are not the only symbol of love. What could be more romantic than the gift of red roses. This year choose something longer lasting to celebrate the day with a choice of sheer red rose socks, satin earrings and a great selection of jewellery in materials ranging from satin to resin. So, take heart…we have you covered!

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Dog lovers delight! Top dog jewellery and accessories

dog lovers delight!

Dog lovers across the world have been enjoying more time with their ‘best friends’. Here at Joe Cool we are no exception as we enlist Ruff, the company dog to assist us in selecting our favourite dog items. Doggie socks are right up there featuring all the great breeds and the occasional mongrel! Short ankle socks include a Beagle, Schnauzer, Pug, Husky and, for the Royalists among you, a Corgi in a choice of two designs. The Bull Terrier is the friendliest fellow we’ve ever seen and spotty dogs in blue or brown are truly adorable. Along with a ‘toe pup’ in mint, these dotty socks are available as a classic length ankle sock.

For something a little more delicate, what could be more perfect than a little Poodle stud earring in a choice of silver, gold or rose gold finish, complete with a tiny crystal collar detail. We also offer a delightful Dachshund and fine French Bulldog in the same style. An enamel Scottie dog in black also features a crystal collar, there is a choice of small or tiny! Tuning to the current mismatch pair trend, there are two versions of ‘dog and bone’ earring.

If you have more of a thing for rings, we have the ideal ‘Companion’, a charming canine! Two versions, one gold, one black are difficult to choose between. For an arty vibe, how about a cool balloon animal poodle ring in metallic shocking pink, bright blue and pearly white. This also comes as a tiny stud earring in the same fabulous colours and as a drop earring in metal.

A brooch always makes a terrific statement piece and the super graphic pearlised poodles will do that with style. Choose a classic poodle or again, the arty balloon poodle so beloved of dog-lovers and art-lovers alike. Last, but definitely not least, is the sweetest, cuddliest brooch of the lot. Our felt clutch pin in pink, grey, red and brown is truly the most perfect pooch!

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Christmas socks offer – any 3 pairs for £12!

Christmas here brings cheer this year with a great Christmas socks offer. From now until the 25th December, buy any three pairs of Christmas socks and pay only £12! This season’s socks here at Joeshop have just got even better with fabulous new styles for men, women and children so why not take advantage of this super saver to deck out all the feet of all the family! For the blokes we have everything from understated cool to bare-faced bonkers which will add a bit of zest to the Christmas fest’! Elf socks come in red white or red green stripes with contrast heel, toe and ‘elfish’ top, while ‘Santa suit’ is a great new take on that classic theme. Biker santa and Dancing santa are proving to be very popular with boys old and young and ‘Festive sloth’ offers a quirky alternative to the more traditional seasonal subject matter.

As a calming antidote to the hilarity, we offer ‘snowflakes’, a stylish sock for men in teal with elegant white snowflake, stag and leaf motif. Christmas forest is another more nuanced interpretation of ‘yule cool’, featuring a simple design of green trees and snow against a cheerful red – those classic Christmas colours.

For children this year we have the cutest selection of kids Christmas socks -all ages from 1 year upwards. Adorable animals like ‘Rudolph’, polar bear and fluffy face penguin are bound to raise a smile along with the friendliest snowmen, Santas and even a chuckling Christmas tree! These have got to be the best stocking fillers ever.

Christmas socks in women’s styles include a couple of lovely new additions with winter landscapes forming the basis of charming night-time scenes; moonlight Santa shows an enigmatic silhouette racing across a moonlit sky while ‘snowy christmas night’ is an evening vignette featuring snowman and Christmas tree against a snowy backdrop. The large ladies range includes all the usual festive favourites – Santas, snowmen and reindeer as well as other less traditional designs. A refreshing alternative to the standard fare are patterns including tiny polar bears, Innuit and igloos and even skating penguins! Scandi styles are always a popular choice with Nordic deer and snowflake patterns in both men and women’s sizes.

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New face mask designs now in stock – magnifique!

Face masks look set to become a staple accessory for some time to come. Our new face mask designs will make an attractive and interesting addition to your wardrobe. With inspiration so often drawn from countries near and far, many of the new styles in our collection take their design cue from our neighbour across the channel. French blues and Francophile hues are a lively reminder of happy holidays in the wonderful land of fashion and food. ‘Jolie Tulipe’, featured above, is a gorgeous impressionistic floral print evoking lazy long lunches in the sun. A profusion of pretty little meadow flowers brings the ‘Petit Fleur’ face mask to life and ‘French blue fern’ is a lovely, fresh design with echoes of the original ‘Laura Ashley’ patterns of the 1970’s.

For a blast of colour ‘bright butterflies’ bursts onto the scene with fantasy flora and fauna to lighten your days. Throw together with the psychedelic ’60’s print’ design and electric pink blooms of ‘paint splash fuchsia flower’ for a stunning set.

If you’re into a bit of a vintage vibe you’ll love the new ‘vintage rose’ design, a gorgeous pink version of the popular original. ‘China blue meadow’ is a classic blue and white floral print which is reminiscent of English afternoon tea drunk from bone china cups. Check out the other beautiful designs in this genre and complete your own ‘vintage’ selection with ‘Persian cat’, a new face mask featuring magnificent moggies and garden blooms, again in those wonderful colours of calmer times.

Don’t forget to revisit the collection for other great mask ideas…with an eclectic variety ranging from tartans through Japanese prints and batik styles to florals, arty spots & stripes and good old simple black, navy and red. All masks are cotton with a fine cotton lining and adjustable coloured elastics. Several come in two sizes – large or regular. Look out for new designs coming in soon with glamorous lace and cool Christmas prints which will put you in the festive spirit.

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Bee happy! Creating a buzz with bee accessories.

Bee happy! Who doesn’t love this glorious winged insect? Globally important as pollinators and renowned for providing humanity with honey for millennia, the honey bee is a true wonder of the world. We celebrate this great creature in our collection of bee accessories. Within the category ‘Flora and Fauna’ we have necklaces, rings, drop and stud earrings and brooches to get you buzzing! Our yellow and black striped enamel pendant with its sparkling crystal studded wings has tiny black glass eyes. There is a matching ring and drop earrings which will create a lovely set for the keen fan. You don’t of course need to be a budding Apiarist to appreciate this classic transformation of the worlds favourite insect.

A push-pin brooch comes in gold or silver metal, again with those striking yellow and black stripes and crystal wings. This looks fabulous on jacket or coat lapels, blouses or dresses. Men and women alike will enjoy this wearing this attractive adornment. For something a little more discreet, there is a choice of small stud earrings. From the dainty bee, a tiny stud in gold or silver finish through the classic bumble bee to a quirky ‘cartoon’ character, there is an earring for all tastes.

More variation on a theme is evident in the simple, contemporary looking adjustable ring and in contrast, we have a ring with the addition of a pretty flower. Available in gold finish with bright red and white bloom or silver, lilac and soft yellow, this is pretty interpretation indeed. An ‘unmatched’ earring set of flower and bee completes the hive.

A more subtle take is to be found in the charming honeycomb styles below.

If jewellery doesn’t give you a buzz, why not make a beeline for some bee themed accessories. Enjoy our quirky socks!

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Rainbow socks will give you a kick!

Rainbow socks will give you a kick!

Rainbow socks in a fabulous choice of stripes and sizes can’t fail to brighten your day! Enjoy wearing a rainbow – symbol of hope, peace and inclusivity – with our glorious colourful socks or cheer up a friend with a gift of this inexpensive, simple expression of positivity in these difficult times. Choose Joe Cool socks with classic horizontal stripes, narrow bands on black or spaced against white. We have a fab black sock topped with a stunning rainbow band, plain grey or black with a sweet rainbow flower face or sheer socks featuring vertical bands.

With summer around the corner it is always good to have some ankle or trainer socks to hand and we have a choice of three cute rainbow styles.

Rainbow colours also feature on tasteful polka dot socks in mustard yellow, burgundy red and navy blue. ‘Spotty’, is a lovely jumble of large polka dots on grey with bright contrasting toe, ankle and top.

Of course we have loads of other colourful designs to choose from. Strong themes this season include bright florals, art, food, opticals and all sorts of wonderful wildlife and amazing animals! Who can resist such delights as Lemon grove, California poppies, Papaya or Exotic orchid? Or tasty Avocado, Strawberry print and Daisy!

Joe Cool has long been the home of quirky and cool accessories. Our large selection of unusual, fun and eclectic socks are no exception. With our collection, socks have become so much more than a simple fabric foot-covering. A sock can make a statement, show an allegiance, be an expression of personality or just give everyone a much needed laugh! You decide what message the following designs are giving.

Animals and all creatures great and small have also long been an important feature of our collections. Naturally, therefore, our sock range includes wildlife of all varieties. Charming cats, dogs, bears, pandas and piglets adorn regular and ankle socks.

Less domestic are Llamas, lobsters, flamingos and fish. Wilder still are fairy tale creatures and monster face and finally a unicorn to transport us. Enjoy some fun and fantasy through our frivolous footwear!

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Ankle socks – new lines to explore

The latest designs of Joe Cool fashion ankle socks are now in stock. As always there is a wonderful selection to delight, surprise and please you. Choose from the lovely selection of creatures tastefully decorating some quite sensible socks. Parrots, rabbits, elephants, llamas and goldfish are but a few of the new sock designs now available.

Tasty treats – On the ‘edible’ side we have burgers, sausage and bacon, chocolate chip cookie and beer – ok, we’re not promoting health foods but perhaps this is the healthiest way to consume your junk food!

New ‘masterpiece’ socks include more from everyone’s favourite artist, Van Gogh and we added a couple of of Renoirs for good measure! These build on our interesting art inspired collection. Artists include wonderful Renaissance painters, Botticelli and Leonardo. We have French Impressionists and Expressionist galore! Matisse and Monet complete for attention with Manet and Van Gogh. There are so many more Masterpiece ankle socks, check out our socks collection to see the full range and availability.

On the up are ‘no-show’ socks, also know as ‘fake socks’. We have a wonderful new selection of ‘masterpiece’ no-shows to boost your collection of artwork inspired footwear.