World Cup chic
No matter which team you're rooting for, these stylish soccer-themed scores offer plenty of kick
Sock it to them: Kick around in style with Wong Wong’s World Cup designs for Happy Socks. Score all eight pairs, including Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, for the ultimate goaaaal! $16 each at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com).
Full English: England fans can be a raucous bunch, so it behooves British heritage label Fred Perry to bring a little calm elegance to the field. The brand’s revamped pique polo gives a nod to nations such as Denmark, France and Spain, but the version dedicated to Blighty (shown here) takes the biscuit. $115 through www.fredperry.com.
French accent: Leave it to France to inspire this chic varsity scarf bearing its team colours. $29.99 through www.realsports.ca.
Canadian content: Canadians can’t get into the spirit of the Cup through rapper K’naan’s official anthem alone. Despite the Great White North’s absence on the pitch, Canuck mainstay Roots has conveniently provided its own collection of Cup-themed goods, from caps to zip-ups. Cap, $28 through www.roots.com.
Tastes like team spirit: Coca-Cola’s commemorative soccer-ball-shaped bottles are ideal for game-watching parties, making great little mementos that guests can take home with them. About $1 each at grocery stores nationwide.
Have a ball: Too shy for body paint? A teensy sterling-silver soccer-ball charm by jeweller Thomas Sabo is perfect for sports fans who want to show their support in subtler ways. Pendant, $259, black ribbon necklace, $11 through www.thomassabo.com.