# Personified Primate Parasols The Sock Monkey Umbrella Brightens Up Stormy Days By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-monkey-umbrella References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/sock-monkey-umbrella/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Sock-Monkey-Umbrella?tag=8581) The Sock Monkey Umbrella is sure to induce smiles and uncontrollable laughter on even the gloomiest of days. With the infamous sock monkey making numerous appearances in pop culture, this [whimsical approach to wet weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella) will fit right in. Keep yourself free from drizzles and drips by always leaving home with [practical and functional umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint) such as this. Designed with a smiling monkey face, the Sock Monkey Umbrella is a refreshing remix from [dreary colored umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trina-turk). Complete with a yarny tuff of red hair, three-dimensional ears and a grinning face, this rain gear will make even the grumpiest of individuals beam. Even if the sun refuses to shine, you’ll still be smiling with this primate personality parasol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Umbrellas:** Designing umbrellas in unique and fun ways can induce smiles and laughter on even the gloomiest days. - **Pop Culture-inspired Products:** Incorporating beloved and recognizable pop culture figures into everyday items can make for a fun and marketable product. - **Functional Novelty Items:** Combining practicality with novelty can make for a successful product that stands out from the crowd. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Adding unique and whimsical designs to traditional products like umbrellas can bring new interest to an established industry. - **Gift and Novelty Products:** Incorporating recognizable characters and designs into everyday items can make for a sought-after gift or novelty product. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Offering functional and novelty items for the home can add a touch of fun and personality to everyday spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Collectible Tea Mascot Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Duck Down-Filled Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Designer-Approved Vibrant Weather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-weather-accessories.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md)