Artistic prints on beautiful socks and silks.
Strathcona specializes in fine printed socks, objects and leisure wear. The brand is a pioneer of ornate printed socks and is widely recognized for its unique and varied patterns, all of which are original works: painted, collaged, photographed, or drawn by founder/artist Ryley O'Byrne.
The first Strathcona Stockings limited edition socks were made in 2010 after many month of research and testing and countless hours of Ryley hand printing delicate stockings at her studio. And in 2011 she launched this Etsy store you find yourself in now!
Strathcona Studio, the subsequent Ready-to-Wear/Leisure-Wear Collection, launched in 2016 under the epithet "Strathcona Weekend Leisure." The collection was made with comfort, travel, and play in mind. The silhouettes are simple and easy, made for lounging, flying, dancing, being.
Both the Stockings and the Studio Collection are a manifestation of Ryley's concept of fashion, which asserts that it should be functional but not self-serious, ideally existing as a form of expression, art, and fantasy.
All Strathcona Studio garments are designed and handmade in Canada with custom printed 100% Silk crepe de chine. The collection further establishes Strathcona's commitment to comfort and quality, as well as ethical practices within fashion and beyond.
Ryley works from abroad and at her studios in Roberts Creek and Vancouver where she creates weird and sometimes wonderful patterns, artworks, and objects.
