Sock Affairs
Le Petit Prince Asteroid Sock
These mid-calf crew socks feature a 'Le Petit Prince' asteroid pattern with scattered stars and planets on a pale sky blue background. Made in Portugal from a lightweight, stretch knit combed cotton blend with seamless edging and a reinforced heel and toe for durability. Suitable for everyday wear.
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Specifications
- Material
- 80% combed cotton, 17% polyamide, 3% spandex
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Sock Affairs' Le Petit Prince Asteroid Sock is an officially licensed homage to the Little Prince's home planet, crafted in Portugal with fine-gauge knit and combed cotton that resists pilling and fading, ensuring a smooth, irritation-free fit and a crisp pattern that stays visible in dress shoes, though its thin construction lacks padding for extended use.
Verified claims
- Design Story
- The asteroid motif is an official licensed reference to the Little Prince's home planet.
- Brand Authenticity
- Brand is B Corp certified and the collection stems from a genuine passion project.
- Craftsmanship
- Portuguese fine-gauge knit resists pilling and fading; motif stays crisp and visible in dress shoes.
- Comfort
- Combed cotton construction feels smooth and reduces irritation for all-day wear.
- Licensing
- Official Licensed Product from the Saint-Exupéry estate with faithful design.
- Production quality
- Made in Portugal with expert knitting and yarn calibration preserving the pattern.
- Brand story
- Brand founded by two corporate dropouts with genuine passion for fun socks.
- Seamless fit
- Thin gauge, combed cotton, and stretch recovery eliminate bulk and friction.
- Knit quality
- Fine-gauge Portuguese knitting and yarn calibration resist distortion and pilling.
- Manufacturing
- Official licensed production in Portugal ensures design consistency and tighter quality control.
- Wash care
- Cold wash and low-heat dry preserve the sock's pattern and shape.
- Pattern retention
- Fine-gauge Portuguese knitting keeps the pattern crisp through washes.
- Shoe fit
- Fits in dress shoes without crowding, sagging, or irritation.
- Style versatility
- Literary design bridges formal and casual wear, but lacks padding for extended use.
- Pattern durability
- Asteroid motif stays crisp after washing without twisting or pilling.
- Certification
- Certified B Corporation with verified social and environmental performance.
Product record
- Title
- Le Petit Prince Asteroid Sock
- Brand
- Sock Affairs
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of mid-calf knit socks laid flat showing a light blue background with a grey asteroid/planet graphic, a small standing character in yellow clothing, scattered small yellow stars and planets, and white ribbed cuffs.
- CuffWide ribbed cuff at top in solid off-white knit's finish, folded flat and rectangular across the shaft opening.
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x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Shaft backgroundMain sock background on the shaft and foot is a pale sky blue knit, consistent across both socks.
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x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Asteroid/planet graphicLarge rounded grey asteroid/rock shape with a textured knit outline and short black stitched lines suggesting craters and ridges; the asteroid spans the ankle and instep areas of both socks.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.38 · w 0.42 · h 0.44 (high) - Character figureSmall standing human-like figure positioned on the upper left area of the asteroid; figure has yellow clothing, a small face outlined in black, and hair in a peach/tan color.
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x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Scattered stars and planetsMultiple small five-point yellow stars and small round yellow planet dots outlined in black scattered across the shaft and foot areas over the blue background.
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x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Small red marks on asteroidThree small red cross-shaped or flower-like stitches visible on the grey asteroid near the ankle area of the left sock.
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x 0.15 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Toe and heel shapingKnit sock construction shows a defined toe seam and a reinforced heel/ankle shaping in the grey asteroid area; toes are in the same pale blue as the foot.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.72 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Printed text on foot“LE PETIT PRINCE ®”
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x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (medium) - Additional small copyright line“© SNE[obscured]”Partial
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x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light grey background; two socks overlaid and slightly askew with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionTwo socks arranged overlapping, left sock slightly on top of right sock; both shown full length within frame.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background with no texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with faint shadowing under the socks, minimal specular highlights.
- Image cropEntire socks are visible with small margin to image edges; top cuff is close to top border.
Colors
off-white· cuff#F5F1EEpale sky blue· main background#BECAD2light grey· asteroid/planet#BCBBBBbright yellow· character clothingmedium yellow· stars and small planetssignal red· small decorative markspeach· character skin and hair#D4D4D4- CuffWide ribbed cuff at top in solid off-white knit's finish, folded flat and rectangular across the shaft opening.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Socks that look good
Perfect fit. Nice feel and visually pleasant.
Exactly as posted.
Perfect for gifting.
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Confort et douceur!
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