# Eclectic Eclairs Inedible Pastries in Brilliant Colors Look Good Enough to Wear By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclairs-inedible-fauchon References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/incredible-eclairs/) & [fauchon](http://www.fauchon.com/en/en/gastronomy-fauchon-luxury-delicatessen/patisserie-delicatessen/desserts.html?#/gastronomy-fauchon-luxury-delicatessen/patisserie-delicatessen/desserts) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-arrangements) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md) - [Multisensorial Beauty Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eadem-cafe.md) - [Visually Stimulating Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathtaking-dessert.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Perfume Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulangerie.md) - [Patisserie-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/este-lauder-x-ladure.md) - [Pastry-Inspired Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch.md) - [Limited-Edition Strawberry Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-dessert-company.md) - [Viral Croissant Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-cubes.md) - [Pastry-Scented Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-softening-balm.md)