Models don chocolate creations at Salon du Chocolat (14 images)

The Salon du Chocolat in Paris -- a convention featuring hundreds of chocolatiers from around the world -- kicked off October 27, 2017, with a fashion show. Models wore dresses made of chocolate, making for some sweet couture. Photos by David Silpa

The Salon du Chocolat kicked off October 27, 2017, with a gala evening, during which models wore these chocolate creations. They also will be worn each evening of the event, which runs October 28-November 1.

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This is the 23rd annual chocolate show, which has been held around the world in cities like Brussels, New York City and Tokyo.

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More than 500 participants will take part in the show, including some 200 international chefs and pasty chefs from 50 countries.

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French Olympic boxing champion Estelle Mossely wore a dress with a large floral feature.

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