# Vital Organ Stockings Make a Bold Statement with the Ashi Dashi Intestine Socks By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashi-dashi References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2014/09/15/intestine-socks-strange-sense-humour/) & [ashidashi](http://www.ashidashi.com/collections/ashi-dashi-socks/products/intestines) It's often said that people wear their hearts on their sleeves, and [sock design firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-sock-brand) Ashi Dashi wants to up the ante by having you wear your intestines on your feet. Made from an acrylic and nylon blend, the Ashi Dashi intestine socks come in both male and female sizes. As their name suggests, the intestine socks prominently display a [bright pink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-in-pink) colon that snakes its way from the top of the shin down to the feet, against a dark pink background. It's a simple yet effective design, one that will certainly attract a lot of attention. As Ashi Dashi eloquently puts it, the intestine socks are for those "gustier folks," so if you think you got what it takes, show your large intestine some love by proudly displaying them on your feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Statement Sock Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique and bold designs for socks that make a statement. - **Body Part Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create apparel that incorporates anatomical elements for a unique fashion statement. - **Attention-grabbing Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design accessories that catch people's attention through unconventional and provocative features. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce avant-garde fashion trends and accessories to cater to consumers seeking bold self-expression. - **Apparel Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional designs and materials to create edgy and eye-catching clothing items. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms specializing in unique fashion accessories and quirky statement pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Gen Z-Inspired Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doublesoul.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Magnetic Couples Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-in-pink.md) - [Romance-Inspired Functional Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-romance1.md) - [Colorful Spring-Inspired Running Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled.md) - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Lymphatic Drainage Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-full-leggings.md)