Brand profile

Druthers

New York brand making Japanese-knit socks, beanies and basics from organic cotton, merino wool and recycled yarns.

New York CityOrigin

UnisexFocus

Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle

$Price

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What to know about Druthers

Socks are the whole business

Founded in 2014 by Adam James Gianotti, the range is built around crew, waffle, boot and Japanese house socks, with underwear and knitwear as small side lines.

Japanese knitting at accessory prices

Socks are knitted in Japan from organic cotton, merino wool and recycled yarns, which is unusual sourcing for this low price tier.

Utility details, not loud graphics

Design stays minimal: colour-blocking, marled yarns and cushioned footbeds rather than prints or logos.

Known forSocks & underwear

StyleMinimalist / Contemporary Urban prep / Ivy Workwear / Heritage

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Brand facts

Druthers is a New York City label founded by designer Adam James Gianotti, best known for socks knitted in Japan from organic cotton, merino wool and recycled yarns. The range spans everyday crew socks, waffle and boot socks, relaxed Japanese house socks and merino beanies, plus a small line of underwear and knitwear. Design is minimal and utilitarian, with colour-blocking, marled yarns and cushioned footbeds. Distribution runs through the brand's own site plus Nordstrom and independent menswear retailers in the US and Europe.

Founded: 2014
Origin: New York City, United States
Made in: USA
Price: $
Focus: Unisex
Facts checked: August 2026
Styles: Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy, Workwear / Heritage

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