I knew I hit it big when, while trolling through Cakehead Loves Evil (my favorite blog), I saw something that came close to a religious experience. Marzipan McQueen insects--all the flavor, but half the cost of the real thing.
Made to look like the designer's stylized bugs, the edible ones are better, because they taste delicious. Made by cake maven Lily Vanilli, the Marzipan McQueen insects just make me feel good inside.
Implications - And they have the potential to make you feel good inside, if you're willing to get over the whole 'this feels like we're eating insects' aspect of it. Not only are these edible insects tasty, they're a strange part of history -- the first luxury brand modeled insect cakes ever created.
Edible Fashionista Bugs
These Marzipan McQueen Insects Pay Homage to the Late Designer
Trend Themes
1. Edible Insects - Luxury brands can explore incorporating edible insects into their products to appeal to adventurous consumers.
2. Gourmet Desserts - This trend opens up opportunities for gourmet dessert makers to create visually enticing and delicious insect-themed treats.
3. Food as Art - Culinary artists can explore the intersection of food and art to create edible masterpieces like these Marzipan McQueen insects.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion designers can explore collaborations with dessert makers to create edible versions of their iconic designs.
2. Gourmet Dessert Making - This trend presents opportunities for gourmet dessert makers to expand their horizons and experiment with unique ingredients like insects.
3. Culinary Arts - Culinary artists can explore the intersection of food and art to create edible masterpieces like these Marzipan McQueen insects.