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Cocoa Chanel? Fashion show features chocolate couture

Now that the Academy Award nominations are out, Hollywood actresses are debating whether to wear Versace or Valentino on the red carpet. But in Korea this week, fashion taste has a definite sweet tooth.During the chocolate trade show Salon du Chocolate, which kicked off in Seoul, models walked a runway wearing fanciful frocks made with the sweet treat for the Chocolate Fashion Show. Designers and
 A model is  styled backstage ahead of the Chocolate Fashion Show during the Salon Du Chocolat 2014 at the COEX Hall ...
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A model walks the runway at the Chocolate Fashion Show on Jan.16 in Seoul, South Korea.
A model walks the runway at the Chocolate Fashion Show on Jan.16 in Seoul, South Korea.Chung Sung-Jun / Today

Now that the Academy Award nominations are out, Hollywood actresses are debating whether to wear Versace or Valentino on the red carpet. But in Korea this week, fashion taste has a definite sweet tooth.

During the chocolate trade show Salon du Chocolate, which kicked off in Seoul, models walked a runway wearing fanciful frocks made with the sweet treat for the Chocolate Fashion Show. Designers and chocolatiers teamed up to create each masterpiece, which pairs fabrics with chocolate for the tasty look. 

A model spreads her chocolate wings at the Chocolate Fashion Show in Seoul, South Korea.
A model spreads her chocolate wings at the Chocolate Fashion Show in Seoul, South Korea.Chung Sung-Jun / Today
An attendee of the Chocolate Fashion Show gets a closer look at the chocolate dresses.
An attendee of the Chocolate Fashion Show gets a closer look at the chocolate dresses.Chung Sung-Jun / Today
A model shows off her dress and accessories adorned with chocolate.
A model shows off her dress and accessories adorned with chocolate.Chung Sung-Jun / Today
Models prepare backstage for the Chocolate Fashion Show in Seoul, South Korea.
Models prepare backstage for the Chocolate Fashion Show in Seoul, South Korea.Chung Sung-Jun / Today