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$75 Million Cakes

This Couture Designer Baked the World's Most Expensive Cake

— September 10, 2015 — Lifestyle
Debbie Wingham's initial fame over designing the world's most high-priced dress has now translated into fortune from the world's most expensive cake -- worth a whopping $75 million. Her couture experience is seen in the design of the cake -- a full fashion runway, complete with photographers made of fondant. The cake's "runway" is an incredible six feet long and is accented with 4,000 sparkling diamonds. The model walking the ritzy runway is wearing a gown that Wingham designed, while the onlookers in the front row are dressed to the nines with couture sunglasses, handbags and hats.

This expensive cake was designed for a high-end United Arab Emirate client to celebrate his daughter's birthday and engagement. The cake took 1,100 hours to complete and is as heavy as a grizzly bear, weighing 450 kilograms. With wealthy clients commissioning more customized cakes for lavish weddings, this is just the beginning for Wingham's 'Couture to Cakes' business.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Luxury Cakes - There is a growing trend of wealthy clients commissioning highly customized and luxurious cakes for special occasions, presenting an opportunity for innovative cake designers.
2. Integration of Fashion and Food - The convergence of fashion and food is becoming more prevalent, as exemplified by the design of Wingham's $75 million cake, suggesting potential for disruptive innovations at the intersection of these industries.
3. Extravagant Celebration Experiences - The demand for extravagant celebration experiences, such as extravagant cakes, is on the rise, presenting opportunities for businesses that can provide unique and opulent offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Culinary Arts - The culinary arts industry has the potential to capitalize on the growing demand for customized luxury cakes, by offering unique and extravagant cake designs and flavors.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry could explore collaborations with food industry professionals to create innovative products and experiences that combine fashion elements with food, enticing affluent consumers.
3. Event Planning - Event planning businesses can benefit from the trend of extravagant celebration experiences by offering comprehensive packages that include luxurious cake designs and other opulent features.
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