# Asian Cuisine Merit Badges Dim Sum Buttons Let You Show off Your Favorite Food By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dim-sum-buttons References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/15/dim-sum-buttons/) & [dimsumpop](http://www.dimsumpop.com/) Girls and Boy Scouts have merit badges, geeks have their patches, and now Asian food lovers have Dim Sum Buttons. These buttons are dedicated to the [many flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-supreme-dumplings) of one of my new favorite foods, dim sum. Mark Wu created these buttons, which feature six different dim sum flavors. These Dim Sum Buttons are a great way to show off your love for your favorite food. The buttons come in a pack of six and can be found at the links to your left. Anyone else feeling hungry? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-themed Fashion Accessories:** The popularity of food-themed fashion accessories like Dim Sum Buttons presents opportunities for designers to create innovative and unique products that cater to a growing market of food enthusiasts. - **Personalized Merchandise:** The creation of customized buttons, badges, and patches allows individuals to express their unique interests and preferences, providing an opportunity for businesses to tap into the lucrative personalized merchandise industry. - **Culinary Tourism:** The rise of food-themed merchandise like Dim Sum Buttons highlights the increasing interest in culinary experiences, creating opportunities for businesses in the travel and tourism industry to offer food-focused tours and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of food-themed fashion accessories by creating a wide range of innovative and stylish products. - **Merchandise Printing and Manufacturing:** Companies in the merchandise printing and manufacturing industry can take advantage of the demand for personalized buttons, badges, and patches by offering customizable options to cater to individual preferences. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can tap into the growing interest in food experiences by offering specialized culinary tours and packages for food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dim Sum-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dim-sum-bites.md) - [Craveable Dumpling-Centric Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chubby-dumpling.md) - [Home-Cooked Dim Sum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-cheiljedang.md) - [Microwavable Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-bao-buns.md) - [Snackable Indian Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-indian-kitchen-momo-dumplings.md) - [Asian-Inspired Snack Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-butter-chocolate-cups.md) - [Asian-Inspired Protein Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobo-foods.md) - [Authentic Club Store Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesize-dumplings.md) - [Traditionally Inspired Vegan Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dumpling.md)