# Wearable Dessert Confectionery creations made for wearing, not eating. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jul 27, 2011, updated Sep 20, 2011 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-dessert ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Wearable Dessert trend? **Wearable Dessert:** Typically guilty pleasures are now guilt-free as the confectionery-loving consumer satisfies her sweet tooth through clothing and accessories inspired by candy and cakes. Dessert-inspired apparel is taking the spotlight in fashion, with everything from candy necklaces to candy-wrapper dresses—even celebs like Katie Perry are jumping on the sweet trend. These tempting fashions provide consumers with a way to indulge without actually having to indulge. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 13, 2010 to Jul 4, 2011 - Published: Jul 27, 2011 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women ## Themes within the Wearable Dessert trend ### Edible Fashion The trend of incorporating food in fashion items, which can be consumed as well, is growing, with an emphasis on sweets and candies. ### Eco-Friendly Fashion Designers are creating fashionable yet eco-friendly products by using recycled materials to make them, such as the Eco Trash Pumps, which are one of a kind and visually appealing. ### Candy-Inspired Accessories Accessories are being created by candy boutiques, which combine sweets and confectionery with fashion, making the accessories stand out and unique. ## What the Wearable Dessert trend means for industry ### For Food and Fashion The food and fashion industries can collaborate in creating edible fashion items that appeal to consumers. ### For Eco-Friendly Fashion Designers Designers in the eco-friendly fashion industry can create fashionable products by using recycled materials, which appeals to consumers while promoting sustainability. ### For Candy Boutiques Candy boutiques can capitalize on unique candy-inspired accessories and fashion, which stands out in the market and can be marketed as a niche product. ## Trend signals for Wearable Dessert Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wearable Dessert trend 6 featured examples from Oct 13, 2010 to Jul 4, 2011. - [Whipped Cream Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-fashion-designer-yael-uriely): The Yael Uriely 2011 Eco Summer Accessories Collection was Inspired by Candy (Category: Eco) Implication: The fashion jewelry industry can explore incorporating eco-friendly materials and colorful designs to cater to consumers' sustainability preferences. - [Cavity-Inducing Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-candy-cupcake-dress): Add Some Icing to Your Halloween with the Katy Perry Candy Cupcake Dress (Category: Unique) Implication: The costume design industry can use this trend to create more innovative and unique costumes that incorporate edible or dessert-inspired elements. - [Sweet Statement Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andies-speciality-sweets): Andie's Speciality Sweets are a Fashionable Treat (Category: Fashion) Implication: This industry can benefit from incorporating new product lines of candy jewelry to cater to the fashion-forward and innovative consumer. - [Candy Company Kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummel-haribo-collection): The Hummel Haribo Collection is Literally Sweet (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion industry can partner with food brands to create food-inspired clothing lines, thereby creating unique and eye-catching lines and products, which will appeal specially to f… - [Haute Candy-Wrapper Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-eco-trash): These Eco Trash Pumps by Christian Louboutin are Ultra Hot (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly fashion by creating sustainable and stylish clothing and accessories. - [Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tara-frey): Tara Frey Dons a Dress Made Out of Starburst Wrappers (Category: Eco) Implication: The fashion design industry can explore new materials and techniques, like candy wrapper fashion, to create innovative and sustainable garments. ## Recent trend clusters - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) - [Channel Blending](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/channel-blending) (Fashion) - [Aromatic Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-bodycare) (Fashion) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Backpack-Sized Folding Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blizwheel-f05) - [Aftermarket Cyclist Motor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-oxiis-e250g1) - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Sustainability-Focused Brand Progress Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-summary) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)