Dresses And Shoes Made From Chocolate

There seems to be no limit to the imagination and creativity of the human mind when it comes to fashion - that is fashion attire.

Ever dream of wearing couture dresses made from chocolate?  It is no longer a fantasy now.

The chocolate fashion show at the Chinese version of Salon du Chocolat featured models wearing chocolate breastplates...

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A confectioner has created every woman's ultimate fantasy – designer shoes and handbags made from chocolate.

Frances Cooley, a cake maker, launched the range after discovering a vintage chocolate shoe mould in Belgium.
She has developed a collection of individual shoes – including zebra stripes and polka dot versions – which she makes by hand in her own kitchen.
Now Mrs Cooley, 47, who runs Clifton Cakes in Bristol, can barely keep up with demand despite the £21 price tag.
She said: ''People are wowed about them because it's the perfect gift for a woman – chocolate and stiletto shoes put together.
''They've been selling like hot cakes. This past year sales have been incredible.
''They've been sold alongside pink champagne at some stores as well, and I could see someone drinking the champagne right out of the shoe.''
Mrs Cooley started her company ten years ago after leaving her career as a graphic designer to pursue her passion for sweets.
The mother-of-two still heads the successful business from home, supplying to more than 25 local boutiques and delicatessens.
To create the mouthwatering footwear she hand-pipes a design into the mould and fills it with tempered Belgian chocolate which shrinks slightly as it cools.
She then pours out the excess and leaves the coated mould to set before finishing each shoe by hand with handcrafted frills and rosettes.
Now her unique designs have become so popular that they have garnered attention from high-end retailers in London – including luxury department store Liberty.
She added: ''A friend, who is a French chef, had a meeting at Liberty in London and he suggested that I accompany him in case they might be interested in selling my cakes.
''They were immediately interested in the shoes and started talking about packages and designs.
''About six months ago I got my first order from them, and as well as selling my products, Liberty has also used my chocolate shoes for promoting events.''
The shoes sell for between £8.50 for a small 8cm pair to £21 for a large 17cm single shoe.
Their success inspired Frances to create a matching range of handbags which cost £9.50 for a small 8cm model and £25 for a 17cm version.