# Fashion-Appropriating Food Creations Yujia Hu Combines His Two Passions of Cooking and Fashion By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-creations1 References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2018/02/08/impressive-fashionable-sushis-2/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theonigiriart/) Chinese chef Yujia Hu is blowing up on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-toastie) with his elaborate food creations that fuse high fashion with the art of making sushi. Yujia Hu's edible creations boast products like the classic [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-midtops) High Tops, Italian luxury house [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto), T-Shirts by Thrasher Magazine, as well as Supreme and Nike apparel. A definite masterpiece is the 'Vegeta Hyper Saiyan,' depicting the character from Dragon Ball Z with an upside-down adidas logo and a Gucci hoodie made from Salmon. It is easy to mistake Yujia Hu's food creations for an advertising ploy. However, with the gaining popularity of these sushi-inspired masterpieces and the recent tendency of fashion labels to collaborate with independent artist, a future partnership between the Chinese chef and a fashion label is definitely feasible. Photo Credits: Instagram @theonigiriart ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion-inspired Food Creations:** Chinese chef Yujia Hu's fusion of high fashion and edible art creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the food industry to collaborate with fashion brands in creating unique culinary experiences. - **Social Media Food Art:** Yujia Hu's Instagram fame with his fashion-appropriating food creations opens up opportunities for the social media industry to further showcase and promote innovative culinary arts. - **Collaborative Brand Partnerships:** The popularity of Yujia Hu's sushi-inspired masterpieces presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to collaborate with independent artists, blurring the lines between food, fashion, and art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food:** The food industry can explore partnerships with fashion brands to create culinary experiences that merge high fashion and gastronomy. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can capitalize on Yujia Hu's Instagram success to promote and showcase unique culinary arts, specifically the fusion of fashion and food. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with independent artists like Yujia Hu to create innovative products that blur the boundaries between food and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Informed Limited Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/late-summer.md) - [Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menulog.md) - [Ramen Culture Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xlarge-x-takumi.md) - [Chef-Created Meatless Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zrou.md) - [Fast Food-Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-mcdonalds.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Craveable Dumpling-Centric Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chubby-dumpling.md) - [Snackable Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackable-fashion.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md)