hansel from basel is a quaint hosiery company created in los angeles by designer hannah byun. descending from a line of hosiery manufacturers, byun combines sock savvy with her love for art and design. the opportunity to create a line that is independent, whimsical, and design-oriented felt inevitable. hansel from basel was launched in november of 2006 and what started as a fun and creative design project propelled into a unique and internationally recognized women's hosiery brand.

hansel from basel stands apart from other hosiery lines, as every step has been carefully overseen by the designer. you can rest assured that every pattern was made with a story in mind, every colour reflective of a unique experience, and every sock produced with a true and actual commitment to quality control and fair labor practices.

hansel from basel is a small elfin character developed for an art project during hannah's years in grammar school. little hansel is as free spirited as they come. he loves to prance through the swiss alps, flowers in one hand and the biggest glob of chocolate in the other. hansel is an avid traveler and never leaves the alps without an extra pair of lederhosen, binoculars for sight seeing, and lovely socks.

we at still life are proud to begin a relationship with hansel from basel offering seven styles for autumn 2010, and we hope that their hosiery will bring out the spriteliness in you.