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Edible Accessories

Trading info, looking good & filling stomachs in one bite

Implications - Western consumption has not slowed down at all. In this gluttonous era we continue indulging our taste buds by creating ordinary objects out of edible materials. Palatable portions of everything from baby shoes to business cards are serving as functioning edible accessories.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Accessories - As consumers continue to look for unique ways to indulge their taste buds, incorporating edible materials into functional objects (such as baby shoes and business cards) has become a growing trend.
2. Edible Art - The trend of creating art using edible materials (such as chocolate pistols and dried fruit rings) provides an opportunity to merge the art and food industry, offering unique and innovative products for consumers.
3. Edible DIY - The trend of do-it-yourself edible creations (such as LEGO candies and s'mores keyboards) offers an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing market of consumers who enjoy creating and consuming unique and personalized edible products.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of edible accessories, art, and DIY by creating unique and innovative products that cater to consumers' desire for new and exciting ways to experience food.
2. Arts and Crafts - The arts and crafts industry can explore the trend of edible art and DIY by offering new materials and supplies for consumers looking to create edible masterpieces.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can leverage the trend of edible business cards by creating unique and memorable ways to promote brands and businesses while offering consumers a tasty treat.
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Featured Examples

Edible Handbags
Edible Handbags
Louis Vuitton and Gossip Girl Fantasy Cakes Made to Order
Ever wonder what a Louis Vuitton purse, Loboutin pumps, or 1970 Chevelle would taste like if you could eat them? Gone are the days of your plain old chocolate or vanilla cakes and cupcakes. Sweet Things… MORE
Chocolate Pistols
Chocolate Pistols
'2Sweet2Kill' by Yvonne Lee Schultz Shows Kids Playing With Edible Toys
Artist Yvonne Lee Schulz’s exhibition at the Cain Schulte Gallery shows a different take on “Death by Chocolate” by displaying a provocative series of photos of children handling and eating chocolate pistols.… MORE
Edible Jewelry
Edible Jewelry
Dried Fruit Rings Are Nutritious and Fashionable
Give your jewelry some delicious delight with these dried fruit rings. Using a dehydrator, the artists was able to turn a variety of fruits in floral patterns which fit perfectly atop these metal rings.… MORE
Edible Baby Shoes
Edible Baby Shoes
Chatherine McEver Adorns Your Home With Unlikely Food Art
Catherine McEver makes edible baby shoes to decorate your home with. This clever artisan recently started selling her work on Etsy on June 30, 2009 and already they have been receiving attention. Her… MORE
DIY Edible LEGO
DIY Edible LEGO
How to Create Your Own Brick-Shaped Candy Made of Jell-O
‘LeGummies’ are gummi-like candies made to look like LEGO toy bricks. This is accomplished by creating a silicone mold from actual toy LEGO bricks and filling it with a gelatin (Jell-o) concoction.… MORE
Edible Hats
Edible Hats
The Homemade Nacho Hat Even Has a Built-In Dish For Salsa
The Nacho Hat makes the perfect snack! This edible snack sits perfectly on your head and even has a spot for your dip. Created by Cota Froise, the Nacho Hat is made from regular tortilla dough and baked… MORE
Geeky Baked Goods
Geeky Baked Goods
Edible Gadget Cakes for Nerds with a Sweet Tooth
The ever-escalating iPhone mania still surprises me, but I do love this amazingly well-executed iPhone cake. All the features and icons look so much like the real deal. It is so cute I could just eat it.… MORE
Edible Keyboards
Edible Keyboards
This Sweet S'mores Keyboard Looks Irresistible
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to munch on your computer keyboard? Well, with the S’mores Keyboard, you no longer have to wonder. The creative idea is the perfect craft to make if you’re… MORE
Beef Jerky Business Cards
Beef Jerky Business Cards
Edible Cured Meat Seared With Your Contact Details
Meat Cards is a company which offers the ultimate in strange business cards: They sear your contact details onto a piece of raw beef jerky with a laser. Even if this is a fake, what a great idea! I particularly… MORE
Edible Games
Edible Games
Celebrate Valentine's Day With Sweets and a Sexy Game
If you’re looking for the perfect way to surprise your lover with the same old chocolates, look no further than Jacques Torres’ Kissing Game chocolates. These sweet and sensual treats will put a smile… MORE
Ravioli Sponges
Ravioli Sponges
The Spongioli Look Edible, But Are Crazy Cleaners
The Spongioli was designed by Liz Goulet Dubois, and looks like a piece of ravioli. These sponges allow you to clean countertops with a device that looks like a chunk of pasta. Not only are they super… MORE

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