Aristoc, the leading hosiery manufacturer, has teamed up with fellow Derbyshire clothing brand John Smedley in a new, "Best of British" collaboration, creating the highest quality premium socks and tights for the AW08 season.

Made in England and using the finest quality yarns, the collaboration will incorporate John Smedley designs into a range of socks and tights developed by Aristoc. The Derbyshire manufacturers are renowned for their quality and style, and the new range of premium socks and tights will showcase the best features both brands have to offer.

The collection comprises of tights and knee highs made using the finest soft opaque yarns and natural fibres, all beautifully designed to tone and coordinate with the John Smedley AW08 knitwear collection to provide a distinctive and classically British look.

All tights and knee highs feature signature John Smedley aesthetic elements, including argyle patterns, rich tonal colourings, bold colour combinations and stylish and understated design. The range is made with luxury, super-soft fibres, ensuring the gentlest touch on the wearer’s skin.

The ladies’ Merino sock range is made using John Smedley’s Extra Fine New Zealand Merino wool, providing the highest level of comfort and quality. This wool is specially bred by nominated Wool Growers on the Alpine pastures of New Zealand’s beautiful South Island. The sock collection includes solid colour knee and ankle length socks, argyle design knee length and stripe design knee length offerings.

Both Aristoc and John Smedley are situated in Derbyshire in world heritage sites and are recognized as the best in the business. The unmistakable hallmarks of rich, classic designs and the finest quality materials are blended together in this premier British collaboration.