# Edible Superhero Costumes NY Chocolate Fashion Show By Pearl | Published 2008-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-superhero-costumes-new-york-chocolate-fashion-show References: [splashpage.mtv](http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/11/07/new-york-chocolate-show-puts-superheroes-in-chocolate-costumes/) & [lifeinthefastlane](http://www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/chocolate-superheroes-in-edible-costumes-at-chocolate-fest/offbeat-news) The 11th Annual Chocolate Fashion Show in New York recently featured [costumes made from chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume). It was a positively delicious show with the models carefully sashaying down the runway in [superhero-inspired creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps) by teams of talented chocolatiers and pastry chefs. Famous superheros include Batgirl, Barbarella, Storm from the X-men, Ironman, Lara Croft and Wonder Woman. Iron man looked like he was covered with heavy football padding. With several models barely covered with chocolate that threatened to melt completely off under hot lights, many of them took some modesty precautions like the [Speedo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedo-x-beams) worn by the He-Man superhero type, the Chocolate Bar-Ton! Photo Sources : Craig X Sotres/Gothamist/Lucas Jackson/[Telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3403310/Chocolate-superheroes-launch-New-York-Chocolate-Show.html)/[CCTV](http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20081109/102645.shtml) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Chocolate Fashion:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique fashion designs using chocolate as the main material. - **Superhero-inspired Creations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to combine popular comic book characters with edible garments, appealing to both fashion and food enthusiasts. - **Edible Costumes:** Emerging trend of edible fashion with the potential for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Exploring the integration of food and fashion, creating new experiences and markets. - **Culinary Arts:** Intersection of culinary arts and fashion design, showcasing the creativity and technical skills of chocolatiers and pastry chefs. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to incorporate unique and captivating edible fashion shows into events, providing guests with an unforgettable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Superhero Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-dc-and-funko.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnc-pro-performance-100-whey-protein.md) - [Superhero Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ghost-chilli-chicken-wings.md) - [Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-yumm.md) - [Cooling Superhero Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvels-avengers-12count-assorted-tray.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md)