For Dezeen's Christmas pop-up shop The Temporium, Spanish designer Diego Ramos is serving up the holidays with the tasty Mr. Chocolate Moustache.
The Mr. Chocolate Moustache is a series of edible whiskered facial hair pieces in scrumptious cocoa form. There are six different models that range from the fu-manchu to the Salvador Dali. In total, there are four flavors to choose from. The chocolates are all on a stick, making the eating experience similar to that of having a lollipop. Plus, it lets the person have the fun of holding up the mustache to their face; in fact, Ramos is encouraging purchasers to send photos of themselves putting the treat to their face.
The Mr. Chocolate Moustache is a treat that encourages folks to play with their food.
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Mr. Chocolate Moustache is a Tasty Treat for the Facial Hair-Obsessed
Trend Themes
1. Edible Facial Hair Confections - Edible facial hair confections are a playful trend that could revolutionize the treat industry.
2. Food as Play - Food as play is a growing trend that presents opportunities for playful, interactive dining experiences.
3. Novelty Food Items - Novelty food items like Mr. Chocolate Moustache have the potential to attract a niche market of consumers who are looking for unique, Instagram-worthy treats.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Confectionery - The food and confectionery industries could benefit from developing playful, interactive products that cater to social media-obsessed consumers.
2. Retail & Gifting - Novelty food items could become popular gift items, creating opportunities for retailers to tap into the growing demand for unique, quirky products.
3. Event & Entertainment - Food as play could be implemented in events and entertainment, creating experiences that are both visually and gastronomically engaging.