Salon du Chocolat in Dubai - in pictures
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Salon du Chocolat et de la Patisserie, a Parisian chocolate exhibition, kicked off on Thursday at Dubai Mall. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National -
The three-day event opened with a quirky chocolate fashion show, with dresses inspired by famous female personalities -
This dress is inspired by Queen Elizabeth I, created by Lebanese pastry chef Edmond Roukoz and designed by Yasaman Tarazi -
Frida Kahlo inspired this look, created by chef Abdellah Tougda and designed by Hamza Shah -
An Anna Taylor Joy-inspired ensemble, created by chef Bertrand Le Gallic and designed by Shamma Alfalasi -
A Katy Perry-inspired look created by chef Dimitri Esposito and designed by Fathima Hina Chenengadan -
A Madonna-inspired look created by chef Christiane Trilck and designed by Julian Knips -
A chocolate dress inspired by Christina Aguilera, created by chef Bernard Charles and designed by Layan Douri -
French dancer Josephine Baker inspired this dress, created by chef Julian Jacob and designed by Deanthe Somaiah -
Audrey Hepburn was the inspiration for this look, created by chef Brice Konan-Ferrand and designed by Raghida Tabch -
The intricate layered back of the Audrey Hepburn-inspired outfit -
A Marie Antoinette-inspired look created by chef Ashwani Pathania and designed by Taqwa Al Faisal -
This dress is inspired by Diana Ross, created by chef Dany Mouawad and designed by Shaikha Rashed -
The three-day event is dedicated to all things chocolate -
It runs until May 20 -
The event also features chocolate-making demonstrations, pastry shows and competitions -
This is the second time Salon du Chocolat has come to Le Gourmet in Galeries Lafayette at Dubai Mall -
Visitors can also sample and buy chocolates from the many exhibitors on site
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