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Happy Friday! Whether or not you're on a Fashion Week diet, we're going to tempt you with this happy little discovery we made while strolling through Chelsea Market this week. It's a Christian Louboutin cake, from Ruthy's Bakery, which boasts that it has the "best 3D cupcakes in town."
Of course this sweet creation isn't officially sanctioned by Christian, but a quick Google Image Search revealed that Louboutin cakes are something of a mini-phenomenon. Who would have thought that so many would enjoy eating something associated with their feet? And for a special occasion, no less.
Alas, the luxury of the Louboutin brand seems to have trumped all that and aligned instead with the luxury of indulging in a crafted, decadent dessert. Ruthy's doesn't just sell these cakes off the shelf; they're special order and price upon request. And now of course we're wondering how much more a Brandaplato cake would cost versus a Ron Ron.
· Ruthy's [Official Site]
· All Christian Louboutin coverage [Racked NY]