Trend Board: Searches for “funky socks” have jumped by 30%, tied to the maximalist “weird shoe” trend

By Almha Murphy - 24 Sep 2026
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Posted by Almha Murphy in Trend Boards

3 weeks ago

For those looking to dip their toes into maximalism, funky socks are an increasingly popular way to jazz up wardrobes. Searches for “funky socks” have grown by 30% over the past year, while #FunkySocks boasts over 5,200 posts on TikTok and 119,000 on Instagram.  Eccentric socks are the main star of many social media fashionista…

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