COMPETITION - design a sock contest 2016

I am interrupting my "Maisons du Monde week" coverage to bring you an exciting design opportunity today. Here is your chance to enter the annual Sock it to Me design a sock contest. Anyone from anywhere can enter a design for a pair of socks and win the top prize of $2000 plus you your sock will go into production. The deadline for entries is the end of September so you don't have long to get your thinking caps on. Click here for an entry form and see all the details and you can also check out these inspirational you tube videos created by Sock it to me. Below I have gathered some sock designs from around the web and a few snaps from local stores for your inspiration and to get those creative juices flowing. What would you like to see on a pair of socks?