# Couture Cakes Marc Jacobs / Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Dessert By jelalyn | Published 2008-07-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cake-gregory-paul-soriano-bakes-tribute-patchwork-cake References: [blog.thefashiontime](http://blog.thefashiontime.com/2008/07/the-most-fashionable-cake-on-earth/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/whimsycakes) We've seen clothes that are likened to the colours and sweetness of cakes, but how often do we see cakes that draw inspiration from fashion? Dubbed “The World's Most Expensive Cake”, Gregory Paul Soriano's cake is a feast for the fashion palate. It is a patchwork of the iconic [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag) bags, baked to LV sugary sweet perfection that looks too pretty to eat. The cake and LV bags combine? Now that's what I call indulgence! The gallery shows some other incredible, [luxury cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-occasion-cakes) made by Gregory Paul Soriano. Below is the Tribute Patchwork bag that inspired the cake: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion-inspired Cakes:** Opportunity for pastry chefs to create unique and visually stunning desserts that draw inspiration from fashion. - **Luxury Cake Design:** Opportunity for cake designers to cater to high-end clients by creating extravagant and opulent cake designs. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Opportunity for fashion and culinary industries to collaborate and create unique, limited-edition products that appeal to a niche market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pastry/culinary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in pushing the boundaries of cake design by incorporating fashion elements and creating visually striking desserts. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity exists for luxury brands to expand their product offerings by collaborating with pastry chefs to create exclusive and high-priced dessert collections. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to explore new creative avenues by translating their designs into edible cake art, merging the worlds of fashion and food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Crafted Intricate Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag.md) - [Festive Fashion-Branded Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-martesana-golden-panettone.md) - [Homage-Paying NYC Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyc-flagship-store.md) - [Fashion-Designer Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-chocolat-maxime-frederic.md) - [Robotic Fashion House Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-vivienne-sur-malle.md) - [Fashion House Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-easter-collection.md) - [Bouquet-Themed Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-bouquet-bag.md) - [Dog-ShapedLuxurious Monogram Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag.md) - [Bag-Accented Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag.md)