Desserts Take the Fashion Runway: Luxury Bags, Necklaces, and Perfumes Become New Elements

▲ The afternoon tea desserts are presented in the concept of a fashionable jewelry box.

Reported and photographed by Xiao Wanning / Taipei

Taipei’s Le Méridien Taipei has partnered with international fashion brand Marc by Marc Jacobs for the first time to create a series of desserts inspired by luxury bags, bracelets, and perfumes, presenting the concept of "desserts as a runway."Fu Runpei, Deputy General Manager of Le Méridien Taipei, said this is the first afternoon tea in Taiwan to blend luxury branding with desserts, offering a new experience for both the eyes and taste buds. The hotel plans to launch new products annually from a global perspective, providing fresh viewpoints to cater to various customer preferences..

▲ Desserts incorporate fashion elements and are displayed with a runway concept.
 

The "Jewelry Box Duo Afternoon Tea" features an array of eye-catching desserts, including pistachio scones, Marché chocolate cake, violet tarts, passion fruit nun puff pastries, and strawberry éclairs. Zeng Haiqi, Senior PR Manager at Le Méridien Taipei, explained that this afternoon tea primarily uses animal and vintage motifs, breaking away from the traditional dreamy style of afternoon tea. Instead, it presents a playful, fashionable, yet elegant form that better reflects the essence of luxury spring-summer collections.

▲ Marché Chocolate Cake (left) and Violet Tart inspired by ladybugs (right).

Among the most eye-catching desserts is one modeled after a new handbag from Marché’s spring fashion collection. The elegant bag design is miniaturized, with its classic upside-down V-shaped silhouette crafted from fondant on the outside, while the interior features 70% cacao Guanaja chocolate baked to deliver a slightly bitter flavor, creating a rich interplay of sweet and bitter in every bite.

Another highlight is the violet tart inspired by ladybugs, adorned with the popular spring-summer motif of ladybugs nestled among flowers. The petal-shaped pieces made from 53% Nibbia chocolate and golden ladybugs are coated with marinated cherries. Its bold purple color not only adds vibrancy but also an air of mystery.

▲ Passion Fruit Nun Puff inspired by perfume (left) and Strawberry Éclair incorporating earring elements (right).

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