Justin Trudeau has donned a new pair of novelty socks for the World Economic Forum summit in Davos.

The Canadian Prime Minister was spotted with pair of purple and yellow duck socks as he chatted to Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize Malala Yousafzai.

The socks added a quirky twist to 46-year-old Trudeau’s otherwise straightforward politician’s dark blue suit.

Justin Trudeau's colourful socks caught the eye at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos

The Canadian Prime Minister was in a panel discussion with Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize Malala Yousafzai

Trudeau's duck socks are the latest in a series of designs worn by him

Trudeau's quirky choice of socks have become a trademark of the 46-year-old leader

It is not the first time the Canadian PM has finished off his ensemble with a pair of wacky socks while making a public appearance.

He wore and outlandish pair of Star Wars themed socks as he met IMF chief Christine Lagarde in he wacky that features a large print of the beloved character Chewbacca.

In May last year the politician made headlines when he wore mismatched R2D2 socks to meet the then Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny.

He wore a pair of Star Wars themed socks for a meeting with International Monetary Fund Director Christine Lagarde

Trudeau also expressed his patriotism with this pair of Maple Leaf socks for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

The pair met on May 4, which has become a day to celebrate all things Star Wars due to the film's 'may the force be with you' tagline.

Showing support for his own nation, Trudeau has also been spotted wearing red socks with a white maple leaf print and also owns a pair with a moose print.

Meanwhile his outfit for a pride parade appearance was completed with a rainbow coloured pair.

He has also worn Eid-themed socks to a pro-Pride church service.

Quite what the duck design was meant to symbolise for the meeting of the World Economic Forum has let to be revealed.