Okay, so... Why does Sycamore wear such weird socks?
His outfit is really well-coordinated, and he's known for being a savvy, fashionable guy. So why on earth would he wear socks of that color with that outfit? To some people it may be a minor detail, but in the professional world socks can really affect how good (or bad) your outfit looks. These socks are way too colorful and don't match Sycamore's attire at all.
So why? Well, let's think about the colors associated with Sycamore's best friend.
Here's what I think. There are two possibilities:
Spoiler:
His outfit is really well-coordinated, and he's known for being a savvy, fashionable guy. So why on earth would he wear socks of that color with that outfit? To some people it may be a minor detail, but in the professional world socks can really affect how good (or bad) your outfit looks. These socks are way too colorful and don't match Sycamore's attire at all.
So why? Well, let's think about the colors associated with Sycamore's best friend.
Spoiler:
Here's what I think. There are two possibilities:
- This one is only applicable if the next main-series game we get is a third version or sequel to X & Y. It could be a subtle hint that Sycamore was aware of Lysandre's involvement with Team Flare all along and that he himself was also a member or otherwise associated with them.
- The socks could have been a gift from Lysandre that Sycamore wears because of how important Lysandre is to him (and as we all know, only the evillest of villains give socks as gifts).