# $500 Stockings These Mohair and Alpaca Socks are the World's Most Expensive Socks in the World By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohair-and-alpaca-socks References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/spending-500-on-a-pair-of-socks/) & [nypost](http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/getting_hosed_U21gM19rt3h0ofNDsbEjEN) When it comes to your [hosiery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights), would you want to spend $500 on mohair and alpaca socks? Perhaps you might consider since they also happen to be the most expensive in the world, making them that much more unique. Featuring a fun [multicolored design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-sock), these mohair and alpaca socks offer more than just psychedelic fashion and luxury, they also offer your feet a comfortable oasis to rest upon. Who can say no to that? **Implications** - As the recession slowly comes to an end, consumers are looking for products that feature a luxurious element. Items that offer a prestigious price tag appeal to shoppers who want to feel more exclusive in their daily lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Hosiery:** Opportunity for brands to offer high-end hosiery with unique materials and designs at a premium price point. - **Psychedelic Fashion:** Fashion companies can incorporate colorful and bold designs into their products to appeal to consumers seeking luxurious and unique items. - **Recession-inspired Luxury:** As the recession ends, brands can offer products with high price points that make consumers feel exclusive and distinguished. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can incorporate luxurious materials and unique designs to offer high-end hosiery to consumers. - **Textile:** Textile companies can explore the use of unconventional materials such as mohair and alpaca to create luxury products for consumers. - **Retail:** Retail companies can offer luxury hosiery and other high-end products to consumers seeking to feel more exclusive in their daily lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Down-Filled Puffy Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-socks.md) - [Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-lounge-socks.md) - [Haute Fashion House Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-sohosocks.md) - [Distressed Luxury Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distressed-luxury-knitwear.md) - [Luxury Collaborative Fuzzy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs.md)