# Chocolate Dress Designs La Maison du Chocolat Puts on a Delicious Fashion Show in Paris By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dress-design References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/3279524/Chocolate-designs-on-the-catwalk-at-La-Maison-du-Chocolat-in-Paris.html?image=4) & [salonduchocolat.fr](http://www.salonduchocolat.fr/evenement.aspx?event_id=22) While many people would rather eat their desserts than wear it, these chocolate dress designs might change their minds. As fashionable as they are delicious, a range of conceptual gowns were put on display at [La Maison du Chocolat in Paris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notre-dame-cathedral), France. Pushing the boundaries of both fashion design and food creations, the event is full of inspiration, creativity and, of course, style. Focusing heavily on haute couture guidelines, the chocolate dress designs were carefully fitted on each of the models in cooled rooms in order to keep them fresh and rigid. In addition to some of the dresses, a few designers decided to dip their toes into the realm of [lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-stare-chocolate-collection) as well as more fantastical concepts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating edible clothing made from unconventional materials. - **Crossover Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with fashion designers and food artisans to create unique and innovative wearable designs. - **Experiential Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organizing immersive events that combine fashion and culinary experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new materials and techniques for creating unconventional garments. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Discovering new ways to incorporate food into fashion and developing edible fabrics. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing immersive events that combine different industries to create unique and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Designer Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-chocolat-maxime-frederic.md) - [Fashion House Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-easter-collection.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-and-gia.md) - [Chocolate-Crafted Intricate Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag.md) - [Robotic Fashion House Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-vivienne-sur-malle.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lobster.md) - [Dessert-Hued Underwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-stare-chocolate-collection.md) - [Layered Cocoa Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-loco.md)