# Edible Clothing Extravaganzas 9th Annual Des Alpes Fashion Show has Delicious Chocolate Couture By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-alpes-fashion-show References: [cocoperez](http://cocoperez.com/2010-06-24-art-you-can-eat) & [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100622/lf_afp/lifestyleusfashioncharityoffbeat) The 9th annual Des Alpes fashion show in Washington, DC featured some pretty incredible [edible couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackable-fashion). The fashion show's proceeds benefit local DC area libraries and all of the chocolate looks are made by local chefs. The Des Alpes Fashion show is a brilliant idea, showcasing what you can do with food! Some of the designs featured Tinkerbell, a Chronicles of Narnia witch dress and a Cruella DeVille ensemble complete with a dog. The theme for the fashion show was Literacy on the Silver Screen. The Des Alpes fashion show pairs two of my favorite things: [chocolate and clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-vivienne-sur-malle)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Fashion:** Incorporating edible designs into fashion shows, photo shoots and advertising campaigns can create unique and memorable experiences for consumers. - **Food Art:** Combining food and artistic expression can lead to new forms of creative expression and opportunities for innovative collaborations. - **Charitable Events:** Hosting charitable events that showcase innovative fusions between art, food and fashion can create buzz and generate support for important causes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers, retailers and brands can incorporate edible elements into their collections, events and marketing campaigns to create unique and engaging experiences for consumers. - **Food and Hospitality:** Restaurants, cafes and pastry shops can collaborate with fashion designers and brands to create edible art installations and menus that celebrate the fusion of food and fashion. - **Arts and Culture:** Museums, galleries and other cultural institutions can showcase food and fashion inspired exhibits that celebrate emerging talents in these fields and inspire new collaborations and innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potato Sack Couture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-potato-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [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) - [Lobster-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lobster.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) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Quirky Luxury Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-x-milano-handbag.md)