# Ready-to-Wear Teatime The Berkeley Hotel 'Prêt-à-Portea' Features the Latest Fashion for By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berkeley-hotel-pret-a-portea References: [thegloss](http://thegloss.com/fashion/food-is-fashionable-bikini-cookies/) & [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/miu-miu-prada-stella-mccartney-and-more-get-turned-into-sweet-treats) A nice [mid-afternoon tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-teaquila) is a regular custom in England, but the meal has never been so fashionable as it is at the Berkeley Hotel Prêt-à-Portea. Based on the term "Prêt-à-Porter," meaning "Ready to Wear," the Berkeley Hotel tradition features snacks and desserts that are inspired by the [season's latest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-afternoon-tea) [fashion trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-takes-over). This season, the Berkeley Hotel Prêt-à-Portea includes selections like the Victoria Beckham, a peach sponge cake purse with chocolate crocodile print; the Marc Jacobs, a raspberry and lychee jumpsuit adnorned with an over-sized chocolate flower belt; and the Miu Miu, a vanilla bikini biscuit with navy icing and white bow. The Berkeley Hotel's selection of desserts changes every six months, to go along with the fashion seasons. So as the trends in the fashion capitals change, so do the sweets. Each serving is $58, which is a steal considering you are buying the season's most coveted pieces from the world's top designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-inspired Afternoon Tea:** Exploring the trend of incorporating fashion elements into the traditional afternoon tea experience, creating unique and visually appealing treats. - **Seasonal Dessert Rotation:** Embracing the trend of changing dessert offerings every six months to align with the fashion seasons, keeping the menu fresh and in line with current trends. - **Designer-inspired Edibles:** Meeting the demand for designer-inspired treats by creating desserts that mimic the look and feel of popular fashion brands and their latest collections. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** In the hospitality industry, hotels and restaurants can adapt these trends to enhance their afternoon tea offerings, attracting fashion-conscious patrons. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with hotels and restaurants to create fashion-inspired menus, offering a unique and immersive dining experience to their customers. - **Food and Beverage:** Catering companies and bakeries can tap into the designer-inspired dessert trend, offering customized treats for special events and fashion-themed parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parisian-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dilly.md) - [Regency-Themed Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-tea-experience.md) - [Luxe High Tea Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choo-cafe.md) - [Spring-Inspired Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astors-floral-afternoon-tea.md) - [Bee-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-palm-jumeirah.md) - [Painter-Inspired Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-afternoon-teas.md) - [Fragrant Hotel Tea Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floris-london-tea-experience.md) - [Indulgent Afternoon Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-creed-tea.md) - [Teatime-Themed Retailer Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-afternoon-tea-week.md)