# Stripped Monster-Themed Socks Happy Socks Launched Purple Socks Inspired by the Onward Film By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-02-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-socks References: [happysocks](https://www.happysocks.com/eu/?g) & [happysocks](https://www.happysocks.com/eu/?g) In anticipation of the new [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-wally-slipper) and [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc) film, *Onward,* the brands joined forces with premium apparel brand Happy Socks to launch a signature pair of purple socks inspired by the movie. The film, which will be released in theaters on March 5, 2020, is set in a suburban fantasy world with two teen brothers Ian and Barley -- voiced by Chris Pratt and Tom Holland -- who find themselves on a magical quest to spend one last day with their father through magical means. The father appears sporting stripped purpled socks. The new ‘Onward’ Happy Socks’ will be available at [Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-urban-exploration-reexploration-patch-up) and online at Happysocks.com in adult and children sizes. Image Credit: Happy Socks Disney ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Movie-inspired Clothing:** Brands are partnering with movie studios to create apparel inspired by upcoming films, creating opportunities for co-branded clothing lines. - **Character-themed Socks:** Brands are creating socks inspired by characters from popular franchises, providing an opportunity to tap into fandoms and create exclusive merchandise. - **Colorful Footwear:** Companies are expanding their offerings to include bold and bright socks in a variety of colors, providing an opportunity to cater to consumers who want to stand out with their fashion choices. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Movie studios can partner with fashion brands to create exclusive merchandise that can help drive excitement and interest in upcoming releases. - **Fashion:** Apparel brands can explore co-branded collections with entertainment companies to create unique and limited edition products that appeal to both fans and fashion enthusiasts. - **Retail:** Stores that carry these co-branded products can attract customers who are interested in exclusive and hard-to-find merchandise, creating opportunities for increased sales and customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc.md) - [Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-collection.md) - [Holiday Animation Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-pixar-holiday-2025.md) - [Animated Movie Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxlunch-celebrates-dreamworks-animation-films.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Reimagined Blue Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-wally-slipper.md) - [Collaboration Sock Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-happy-socks.md) - [Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-collection.md) - [Detailed Cartoon Character Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-x-crocs-classic-clog.md)