# Pocket-Pinching Socks The Falke Vicuna Socks Will Keep Your Feet Warm But Your Wallet Cold By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-11-19 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falke References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/fashion/most-expensive-socks.php) & [unternehmen.falke](http://unternehmen.falke.com/en/collection/luxury-line/) German hosiery company Falke has invented a way to way to make receiving [socks for Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-gift-box) not seem like a sucky deal. The Falke Vicuna Socks are made out of rare vicuna wool, set at the most expensive fiber in the entire world. Vicuna fiber is said to be much, *much* finer than any other fiber and softer, even though it only posses 12 microns -- tough luck cotton; see-ya silk. So what do socks woven from the finest, rarest, and [softest fiber in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiderdown-puffer-jacket) go for nowadays? The Falke Vicuna Socks can be warming your little piggies for the one easy price of $1,150. But you better act now as these luxurious feet toasters are a [limited edition pair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks) and are apart of a family consisting of only 10 pairs worldwide. And they say socks can’t be a lavish gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Socks:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end socks using rare and expensive materials like vicuna wool. - **Limited Edition Products:** Consumers are willing to pay a premium for exclusive, limited edition products like the Falke Vicuna Socks. - **High-end Gifting:** Increasing demand for luxurious and extravagant gifts like premium socks for special occasions. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore creating high-end socks to meet the demand for luxury items in the market. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop and supply rare and expensive materials like vicuna wool for luxury products. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of limited edition products by partnering with premium brands to offer exclusive items like luxurious socks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Down-Filled Puffy Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-socks.md) - [High-Quality Merino Wool Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pursuit-wool-socks.md) - [Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-lounge-socks.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Heavyweight Cashmere Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voltaire.md) - [Alpaca Wool Fleece Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pakacloud-fleece.md) - [Creative Promotional Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-gift-box.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Soufflé Yarn Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn.md)