# Candy-Colored Confections The Pierre Hermé Pastries Will Leave You Hungry for More By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-herme-pastries References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/the-picasso-of-pastry-pierre-herme/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [pierreherme](http://www.pierreherme.com/) The very essence of [world-class chocolate confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-drages) that are exciting to both the taste buds and eyes is what [Pierre Herm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misdo-meets-pierre-marcolini)é Pastries are all about. Known as "the Picasso of Pastry” by world-renowned publication [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-supp-co) surely gives Hermé more than mere brownie points. With fame dripping from his very name in France, Japan and the United States, Pierre is looked up to by world-class chefs and bakeries. When you take a trip to the Pierre Hermé stores in Paris or Tokyo, be warned, your taste buds won't even know what hit them, and neither will your peepers. Be prepared for some extremely savory and heart-melting pastries, cakes, creamed snacks and many more. This Pierre Hermé Pastries gallery will surely getting you drooling on your laptop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Confectionery:** Opportunity for food industry to introduce designer pastries using artistic techniques. - **Gourmet Pastry:** Innovation opportunity to introduce savory and heart-melting pastries using exciting and rich ingredients. - **Pastry Artistry:** Opportunity for food industry to sell attractive designed pastry and cake products using creative artistry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to augment current pastry offerings with visually stunning confections. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry can offer pop-up shops or partnerships with Pierre Hermé boutiques to provide guests with exclusive pastry experiences. - **Art and Design:** Collaboration opportunity between pastry and art industries to make uniquely designed edible sculptures and artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavours-of-love.md) - [Gourmet Festive Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-festive-creations.md) - [Visually Stimulating Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathtaking-dessert.md) - [Savory Luxury Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annesophie-pic-and-dior.md) - [Homage-Paying NYC Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyc-flagship-store.md) - [Decadent Holiday Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguettes.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Perfume Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulangerie.md) - [Pastry-Centric Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824.md)