# Powdered Celebrity Skin Famous Stardust (Hoax) By andreea vrabie | Published 2008-04-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stardust-famous-flakes References: [dailycandy](http://www.dailycandy.com/new_york/article/35966/Skin+City) & [famousflakes.blogspot](http://famousflakes.blogspot.com/) How do you feel about having a piece of your favourite celebrity captured in a bottle, literally? Awkward, gross, surreal? Maybe, but it is possible. Famous Flakes is a store in SOHO that sells a powdered distillation of celebrity skin, which comes with a authenticity certificate (apparently they are verified using the latest techniques in micro-dot arrays). Charles Remarque, the founder, acquires the "samples" through a network of hotel housekeepers, chauffeurs, aesthetics and a few celebrities themselves. Now you can have a "piece" of Britney Spears ($400/gram), Kurt Cobain ($2000/gram), Julia Roberts' Pixie Dust ($150/gram), or a mixture of Brangelina ($350/gram)! But be very careful not to dissipate it... OK, now we have to tell you... it's not real. It was an April Fool's joke posted by [Daily Candy](http://www.dailycandy.com/aprilfools)... but it would have been neat! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Counterfeit Trend:** The creation and sale of counterfeit products is on the rise, opening opportunities for companies to develop new methods to detect and prevent the distribution of fake goods. - **Celebrity-focused Trend:** The monetization of celebrities continues to be a popular trend, creating space for companies to develop innovative and unique products aimed at tapping into consumers' love for famous individuals. - **Novelty/gift Trend:** The demand for unique and interesting gifts has become a trend, opening opportunities for companies to create and sell one-of-a-kind products that capture consumers' attention and imagination. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Beauty Industry:** The fashion and beauty industry can explore the creation of innovative ways to verify the authenticity of products and prevent the distribution of counterfeit goods. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore unique ways to monetize celebrities and their fan bases through the development of creative products that relate to famous individuals. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** The gift and novelty industry can create products that tap into consumers' desire for unique and interesting items such as novelty products that are fun and creative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glittery Powder Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcrossed-dreams.md) - [Whimsical Mischief Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angels-powder.md) - [Stardust Museum Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kent-monkman-being-legendary.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Celebrity-Based Candle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebritybased-candle-collectible.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Celebrity Strawberry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hailey-bieber-strawberry-glaze-pint.md) - [Real Hair-Packed Voodoo Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steveo.md) - [Glitter Setting Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitter-setting-spray.md)