Fogal of Switzerland

Finest hosiery and knitwear since 1921. Luxurious materials, precision in form. Subtle sensuality. The FOGAL brand stands for unparalleled expertise in the hosiery sector, a reputation earned by over 95 years of experience in the business. Natural fibers such as cashmere, wool and silk are instilled in FOGAL's identity and conjure timeless luxury to the touch. The collection is made in Italy and Switzerland. FOGAL was founded in 1921 by Léon Fogal who opened the first shop in Zurich in 1923. The invention of Nylon stockings ushered in a boom time at FOGAL. As the first Swiss importer of this revolutionary legwear in 1938, Fogal proved his fine-tuned sense of innovation and elegance. Women often queued up in long lines in front of FOGAL shops to get their own pair of the new ‘Nylons'. In the seventies, FOGAL started a series of sucessful co-operations with renowned artists. 1974 Allen Jones'​ graffity works prominently welcomed travellers at the Swiss train stations of Zurich and Basel. This was followed by collaborations with Donald Baechler, Erté, C.O. Paeffgen, Nicola de Maria, Sandra Chia, Mimmo Rotella, George Condo and Malcom Morley. In 2013, FOGAL designed the legwear in cooperation with Catherine Martin for the remake of the Hollywood film production "The Great Gatsby"​ starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Cary Mulligan. Catherine Martin went on to win the Oscar for best costume design in "The Great Gatsby"​. Fogal continues to be one of the leading global legwear brands, celebrating the beauty of women's legs.