Happy Socks

Happy Socks
IndustryRetail
Founded2008; 16 years ago (2008) in Stockholm, Sweden
FounderViktor Tell, Mikael Söderlindh
ProductsSocks, underwear, swimwear
ParentPalamon Capital Partners (majority shareholder)
Websitewww.happysocks.com

Happy Socks is a Swedish manufacturer, designer, and retailer of socks and other apparel founded in 2008 by CEO Mikael Söderlindh and creative director Viktor Tell.

Their merchandise is sold online and through in-person retail distributors. There are approximately 100 Happy Socks stores across Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the U.S.

In 2017, Palamon Capital Partners acquired the majority share of the company, valuing the business at $81 million, or SEK 725 million.[1] As of 2023, Alexander Meyer is the CEO of Happy Socks.[2]

  1. ^ UK, FashionNetwork com. "Happy Socks acquired by Palamon Capital Partners". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ Hughes, Huw (21 August 2023). "Happy Socks names Alexander Meyer as new CEO". FashionUnited. Retrieved 25 July 2024.