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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[ridiculous, crazy, ugly, wasteful, irresponsible.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 7:39AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[P.T. Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute. Which is exactly what you'd have to be to buy these socks.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vickie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 8:03AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[Socks that cant be washed.....YUK YUK !!!!!!!!!!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Martha Reese]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 9:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[I love the real soft ones.  <a href="Http://www.couponcodesdiscounts.info" rel="nofollow">Http://www.couponcodesdiscounts.info</a>  They're not very expensive and you can wash them in with your regular wash. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Priscilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 11:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[Looks like something my 8 year old granddaughter would make - hers would be prettier though.  What a complete waste!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barb]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 9:31AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[This just goes to show you that people with money will buy anything.....]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tealgurl14]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 10:04AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[My nanna could have been a millionaire!!! She crocheted all the time!! Could've had nanna make us some expensive socks!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[victoria]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 24th 2010 9:59PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[People may scoff at the cost of these socks but if they actually considered the LABOR that goes into truly handmade socks plus the cost of the exquisite materials, they may better understand. Each pair of handknit (not crocheted) socks contains as many as 30,000 individual stitches and could take as long as 15-20 hours to complete. Even at approximately minimum wage you begin to see. But, in this case with couture designers, I doubt the original creator even received that minimum wage.  It's a fallacy that the socks could not be washed. Not MACHINE washed yes, but such fibers do lend themselves to cool/cold water hand washing and would do just fine. While, I agree no one in their right mind would pay so much for a pair of socks, the price DOES reflect fine craftsmanship, materials, and perhaps a stitchery artist who understands the economic VALUE of their work.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[proartist]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 10:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why bother though.   Pass out coats or blankets to the homeless.  Volunteer those hours at a animal shelter.  Do something better w/ your time.  Don't make $500 socks!  It's just ridiculous!!!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Can't you read!]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 10:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[you are exactly right!  The time involved means they cost alot  and alpaca is 20 bucks or so an ounce.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 10:42AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[They are socks on your smelly feet, who will truly "appreciate" these most beautiful items. How about a sock hat or something. Oh and yes my grandmother from scandinavia did hand stitching that is even done anymore any guess what no-one could care less. I'll go buy a painting instead. That I will truly enjoy. I hope macrame'<br>makes a comeback!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 11:46AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[....and some dumbass will buy them.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Can't you read!]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 10:37AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[I can only afford one. But they so look well worth it! How much is a custom suit for my annual office christmas party. Sorry kids no presents but you get to share my sock in these off times! I will stick an orange in it for you.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 11:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[If this company wants to cater to people who are both rich and stupid, they should be allowed to.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jayef0503]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 11:37AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[These socks are definitely crocheted, not knit, and as such it would only take a couple of hours to make the pair... not 15 to 20 hours as stated by proartist.   Whatever "stitch artist" created this atrocity, has the ego and self perspective of Obama... completely out of touch with reality! ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[deeannan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 12:54PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[And I thought that Smartwool socks were expensive at $15-$20 per pair.  But at least they are worth it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fran]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2010 1:17PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Outrageously Expensive Socks by Rodarte]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/21/outrageously-expensive-socks-by-rodarte/</guid><description><![CDATA[I can crochet and knit proficiently, and I have used the type of yarn the socks are made from. Even the highest-quality materials shouldn't run above $50 for the pair. I'll be happy to make some for you if you really want them...I'll even knock off half the price! At that rate, I'll be making a tidy "little" profit ;)<br><br>This is ridiculous. As someone who works with textiles a lot, I also have to point out that knitted socks are more comfortable and better-fitted than crocheted ones, which is why many more knitters than crocheters make socks.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 24th 2010 3:57PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>