Inspired by the release of Disney's 2017 Beauty and the Beast film starring Emma Watson, Stance launched a fun fairy tale-inspired collection of Disney socks.
The collection boasts motifs from the classic story, such as roses, Baroque flourishes and simple patchwork that reminds of the quaint village that Belle comes from. However, just from looking at the Stance socks on their own, one might not immediately identify them as being tied to the movie—which is ideal for many adult fans who do not want to look as though they're wearing costumes directly from the film.
Sock styles from Stance's Beauty and the Beast collection include The Rose Classic Crew, La Fille Est Belle, Belle of the Ball and Handsome Beast.
Fairy Tale Sock Collections
Stance's Fun Disney Socks Feature Themes from Beauty and the Beast
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