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One sock without its match can't be used for its intended purpose, but it can, we discovered, be used for a cause even greater than warming our toes. Thus, the Sock Dress was born. The Sock Dress strives to make a difference by spreading the word about autism, motivating others to get involved and communicating that no one is alone.

The idea behind the Sock Dress all started with a brainstorming session for a new SheKnows print ad campaign and blossomed from there. The campaign quickly took on a life of its own as SheKnows partnered with Autism Speaks, A-list celebs and fashion designer Michael Costello.

What the dress symbolizes

The Sock Dress is designed for the SheKnows woman: one who is proud yet humble, bold but respectful, hopeful yet vulnerable.

She knows that she is beautiful and strong and feels confident in her own skin. It also has a clear mission: to show that alone, partnerless socks may be useless, but together, they can create something beautiful.

SheKnows sends a powerful message, and by partnering with Autism Speaks, it can make an inspiring change. This one of a kind dress was revealed during New York's celebrated Fashion Week in February 2012.

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Creating the dress

Watch the story unfold as Michael Costello talks about creating the sock dress.