Eclectic Eclairs

Inedible Pastries in Brilliant Colors Look Good Enough to Wear

The éclairs in the gallery belong to an inedible set of pastries that look like colorful pieces of jewelry.

It looks like the classic cupcake trend will soon be taken over by the elegance of posh éclairs. If you want to buy these eclectic éclairs, then head over to Fauchon, an uber French store that sells these bright and beautiful fake pastry treats.

Implications - In recent years, an affection with pastries and cupcakes has translated beyond the food industry. The same pleasure many associate with sweet foods can be translated into non-edible goods with life-like culinary designs. Businesses should consider incorporating the pleasure many place on food into their product packaging and design.

Edible-inspired Design
Opportunity for businesses to incorporate culinary designs into non-edible goods and product packaging.
Elevated Éclairs
Growing trend of éclairs replacing cupcakes as an elegant and desirable dessert option.
The Art of Food
Increasing interest in using food as inspiration for artistic creations and consumer products.

Who This Affects Most

Food Packaging
Potential for incorporating culinary design elements and appealing packaging in the food industry.
Fashion and Accessories
Opportunity to create wearable food-inspired jewelry and accessories with vibrant colors and designs.
Home Decor
Demand for decorative items inspired by food, such as fake pastries as artistic home decor pieces.
SCORE
1.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 32%
Activity 7%
Freshness 8%

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