# Colorful Three-Piece Sock Sets Odd Pears Offers 3 Socks So You Can Match or Mismatch Your Socks By Ell Smith | Published 2018-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-pears References: [oddpears](https://www.oddpears.com/collections/casual-socks) Practicality aside, socks can serve as the perfect accessory for self-expression, and those looking to live life boldly should be drawn to a quirky sock company called Odd Pears. What's different about Odd Pears is that it offers its consumers a [three-piece sock set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles), instead of the traditional two. One sock out of the three features a different design from the other two, enabling consumers to wear [mismatching socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05), should they feel inclined. Aside from this deviation from standard sock offerings, Odd Pears offers the consumer some of the most [colorfully and thoughtfully designed socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled) on the market, making for a set that's sure to appeal to anyone's unique aesthetic. The socks are now available through the brand's online store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Three-piece Sock Sets:** Odd Pears disrupts the traditional two-piece sock set by offering consumers a set with three socks, with one designed differently to encourage mismatching. - **Quirky Sock Designs:** Odd Pears' colorful and thoughtfully designed socks stand out in the sock market, providing consumers with a unique self-expression opportunity. - **Online Sock Stores:** Increased demand for unique and expressive socks, like those offered by Odd Pears, creates opportunities for online sock retailers to cater to niche markets. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Odd Pears' unique sock sets and quirky designs introduce innovation to the traditional fashion accessory industry. - **E-commerce:** Odd Pears' online store introduces disruption to the traditional brick-and-mortar retail model, creating opportunities for other e-commerce retailers to cater to niche fashion markets. - **Consumer Goods:** Odd Pears demonstrates how unique and expressive design can disrupt even the most basic consumer goods, encouraging creativity and self-expression in all product categories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Artistic Gen Z-Inspired Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doublesoul.md) - [Experiential Sock Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-sock-shop.md) - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Magnetic Couples Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks.md) - [Giftable Sock Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles.md) - [Colorful Spring-Inspired Running Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Expanded Debut Sock Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-one-1.md)