These socks feature Cami’s 1917 illustration “Jalousie!” from La Baïonnette, a sharp caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II reacting to the popularity of Charlot—Charlie Chaplin’s French screen persona. The original caption includes the plea, “Ne jalousez pas Charlot, Sire! Votre orgueil peut se rassurer! Jamais Charlot ne fera rire autant que vous faites pleurer!” (Do not be jealous of Charlot, Sire! Your pride may rest easy! Charlot will never make people laugh as much as you make them cry!).
The image shows the Kaiser clutching a special issue of La Baïonnette devoted to Charlot, his face twisted with theatrical resentment. Cami’s satire captures the fragile vanity of imperial power during the First World War, exaggerating posture and expression to expose the insecurity beneath the uniform. Rendered in bold color blocks, the illustration translates strikingly into wearable art.
Crew length | Recycled poly-cotton blend | All-over print with solid black toe and heel accents
These socks feature Cami’s 1917 illustration “Jalousie!” from La Baïonnette, a sharp caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II reacting to the popularity of Charlot—Charlie Chaplin’s French screen persona. The original caption includes the plea, “Ne jalousez pas Charlot, Sire! Votre orgueil peut se rassurer! Jamais Charlot ne fera rire autant que vous faites pleurer!” (Do not be jealous of Charlot, Sire! Your pride may rest easy! Charlot will never make people laugh as much as you make them cry!).
The image shows the Kaiser clutching a special issue of La Baïonnette devoted to Charlot, his face twisted with theatrical resentment. Cami’s satire captures the fragile vanity of imperial power during the First World War, exaggerating posture and expression to expose the insecurity beneath the uniform. Rendered in bold color blocks, the illustration translates strikingly into wearable art.
Crew length | Recycled poly-cotton blend | All-over print with solid black toe and heel accents
