# Printed Pop Culture Socks De Pied Ferme Creates Hosiery Inspired by Video Games and Celebrities By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-pied-ferme References: [wadmag](http://wadmag.com/?p=2743) & [depiedferme.fr](http://www.depiedferme.fr/) Whether referencing [viral Internet sensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) Nyan cat or paying homage to rap icon Tupac, De Pied Ferme makes one's feet the center of attention with its fun [sock designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombas-x-peanuts). The hosiery accessories will appeal to hipster millennials who love to make a statement with their socks. While this statement may be a bold one, it is more understated than boasting an entire outfit with an all-over print. De Pied Ferme's sock accessories draw inspiration from pop culture and feature [retro arcade game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-fortnite-collection) in addition to its celeb and viral video references. The socks are also adorned with guns, dinosaurs and even television character sketches of Breaking Bad's Walter White or late hip hop great Notorious BIG. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Socks:** Opportunity to create more unique designs inspired by current pop culture trends. - **Statement Socks:** Opportunity to market quirky and playful socks as an essential fashion accessory. - **Retro-inspired Socks:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia market by featuring vintage video game characters on socks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity to create new lines of quirky socks for current fashion trends. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity to collaborate with sock brands to feature popular gaming characters on their designs. - **Gift and Souvenir Industry:** Opportunity to manufacture pop culture-inspired socks for tourists and souvenir shops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Gen Z-Inspired Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doublesoul.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Family Sock Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombas-x-peanuts.md)