MILLARD “MICKEY” DREXLER GIVES MONOGRAMMED SCARVES

“it’s very hard to find a cashmere sock; there’s just not that many nowadays. Corgi used to make one, but they aren’t what they were—they’re not hand-done anymore. But Johnstons of Elgin are excellent. The quality is there, they stay on your feet, and they’re a good price. A made-in-Scotland cashmere sock for $95? I expected to pay at least $125. And people love that you can get them monogrammed. I sent these once to a good friend who collects beautiful things like cars; he’s a high-taste person. Nice guy. And I also give them to my son and daughter.

Ever since I found the socks, I’ve also been giving Johnstons of Elgin cashmere scarves (from $195). I do the same color for everyone every year, and this year it’s the yellow tartan. I love the plaid; I love the fact that it’s happy and yellowish. Most tartan scarves are dark, so I love this. And a lot of scarves can’t be monogrammed, but these can, and I put people’s initials where most people wouldn’t: on one of the corners of the scarves.”