# Luxurious Golden Socks These High-Quality Socks are Sewn with 24-Karat Gold By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-socks References: [wwd](http://wwd.com/menswear-news/clothing-furnishings/kansas-city-chiefs-sanders-commings-24k-gold-socks-young-hearted-socks-10209455/) & [youngheartedsocks](http://www.youngheartedsocks.com/collections/featured/products/honeycomb-24-karat-gold-1?variant=6259229249) 'Young Hearted Socks' is currently producing a pair of [luxurious golden socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush) that are made from the finest materials available. Although socks are often an afterthought, this essential garment can change the entire look of an outfit. These ultra-luxurious socks are perfect for those who care about every aspect of their wardrobe. The [limited-edition socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-marathon) are made from 24-karat gold and a type of merino wool called 'Honeycomb.' The mid-calf socks are also infused with spandex to help them stay up. While the socks themselves are soft and breathable, the addition of gold gives the garment a unique texture that is not found in conventional knitwear. While the golden socks are in high demand, the company only plans on releasing 50 pairs of the [luxurious hosiery accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles). Of those sales, 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Garment Accessories:** Opportunity for upscale fashion brands to add gold-infused socks or other unique garments made from premium and rare materials. - **Mid-calf Socks Trend:** Market opportunity for trendy socks made with comfortable and breathable materials, infused with quality elements like gold or silver. - **Limited-edition Accessory Releases:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create rare editions of premium products with the added incentive of donating to a charitable cause. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Garment Industry:** Upscale fashion brands targeting high-end customers who value unique accessories made with rare materials like gold-infused socks. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to promote trendy socks infused with high-quality elements like gold or silver to trendy customers. - **Charity and Non-profit Organizations:** Partnership opportunity with luxury garment brands that offer a percentage of sales donations to charitable organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-lounge-socks.md) - [Advanced Ionized Silver Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-silver-socks.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Artistic Gen Z-Inspired Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doublesoul.md) - [Magnetic Couples Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Gold-Plated Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md)