# Kitschy Sushi Socks These Sock Designs Look Like Edible Pieces of Rice and Fish By M | Published 2014-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-designs References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/sushi-socks-will-wrap-your-feet-in-style/?utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sushi-socks-will-wrap-your-feet-in-style) & [otakumode](https://otakumode.com/shop/53cdb8eef9dc586052000ee4) Sushi lovers will adore these sock designs that cleverly look just like edible pieces of Japanese rice and fish. The best part is when the socks are worn they simply look like they have a fun fish-inspired print. Retailer Otakumode developed these [fun sock prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-socks) to look just like the [pieces of sashimi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-sushi-rolls) you can order at a [Japanese restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart). The idea is that when the socks are folded up into balls they look just like little pieces of sliced up sushi. Along the front of the foot and the ankle the socks are covered in fun fish flesh prints like salmon, shrimp and tuna. When the socks are folded the white tips replicates the look of the rice and the fish print stands in as the fish meat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to incorporate food-inspired designs into their products to appeal to foodie consumers. - **Interactive Clothing:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create interactive designs that transform based on how the clothing is worn and folded, creating a unique customer experience. - **Eco-friendly Socks:** Opportunity for sock manufacturers to use environmentally friendly materials that mimic the look and feel of sushi ingredients to create sustainable sushi-inspired designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use food-inspired designs to capture the attention of foodie consumers who want unique and playful clothing options. - **Retail:** Retailers can appeal to sushi lovers by offering a line of food-inspired products, like socks, that are fun and functional. - **Textiles:** Textile companies can explore eco-friendly materials that have the look and feel of sushi ingredients to create sustainable and unique clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menulog.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Magnetic Couples Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks.md) - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md)