Since 2009 was declared the Year of France in Brazil with events running from April 15 to November 15, fellow Breton and talented Chocolatier Henri Le Roux decided to join forces with Brazilan designer Márcia de Carvalho to create a chocolate robe for the fashion show at Salon du Chocolat (Ckocolate Show) in Paris (October 14 to 18).
She took inspiration for the dress from 19th century opera "Il Guarany" by Antonio Carlos Gomes as Opera is the underlying theme of the defile in Paris this year. It doubles as a benefit for La Voix de l' Enfant a non-profit helping children in need.
Besides his theatrical experiment, Henri Le Roux came up with a few ideas that he feels combine the sunny and soft sides of things.
Amongst them the Praliné à la Courge above: Praline with almonds, squash seeds and sea salt...
As for myself, I will have to wait until the end of this month to get my sensory overload at Chocolate Show New York (October 30th to November 1st, 2009).
After changing location in 2008, the event is back at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea (125 West 18th Street)...
Related bits: Beggars Banquet, Eclat Chocolate's 'Mendiants', Chocolate Show 2008
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