Satiate Hunger Game Fans With This Special Chocolate Collection From Vosges & Wild Ophelia.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat and Wild Ophelia have teamed up for a special chocolate collection to promote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Chocolate bars and truffles in specially designed gift boxes and branded packaging are satisfying the appetites of fans with a sweet tooth.

The Capitol Truffle Collection, (18 pieces and special compartment of goodies), $225



The new Capitol Truffle Collection, inspired by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, may just be the apex of delectable gratification. Created by Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat, the degustation features such extras as recipes and exotic ingredients for drink pairings, gold leaf for adornment, geranium scented lip lacquer to enhance the taste buds and even proper etiquette. “Effie inspired the collection,” says Markoff. “I had to consider how to apply the proper amount of restraint and yet indulgence to create an elaborate dessert course.”



According to the Vosges website, the $225 Capitol Truffle Collection is described as ”a ritual of degustation” and has been “curated to guide your palate through opulence and ritual.”

Underneath the 18 truffles, there are 16 secret compartments offering vials of crushed violet petals, pearl dust, gold leaf and matcha tea are accompanied by detailed mixology instructions to create decadent libations. Trinkets and objects of desire dictate social rules and traditions.



The Hunger Games Truffle Collection ( 16 pieces), $45
The 16 piece Capitol Truffle Collection is part of an exclusive line of chocolates inspired by "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. "This luxurious collection will lure all who partake into the resplendent world of the Capitol. Seven chocolate parfums will lead your senses along an opulent journey.



The Hunger Games Truffle Collection includes 16 truffles:
(3) Evergreen: rosemary + pink peppercorn + white chocolate
(2) Litchi: jasmine + lychee + dark chocolate + jasmine tea powder
(2) Juglans: candied walnut + milk chocolate
(2) Tulsi: huckleberry gelée + holy basil milk chocolate ganache + dark chocolate
(3) Vervain: lemon verbena + bitter orange + dark chocolate
(2) Flora: peach + orange flower + white chocolate + crushed candied violets
(2) Tamarindus: chillies + tamarind + dark chocolate + salted mango powder

The Hunger Games Wild Ophelia Chocolate Bar Library, 12 Bars $65



Explore the Districts of Panem through the medium of chocolate in Wild Ophelia's exclusive collection of 12 bars inspired by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The District inspired chocolate bars include:




· District 1 – Rare Harvest Cashews + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate
· District 2 – Fire Roasted Caramel + Pecans + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate
· District 3 – Arabica Coffee + Crystal Salt + 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
· District 4 – Sea Salt + Coconut + 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
· District 5 – Crispy Crunchy Caramel Corn + 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
· District 6 – Crunchy Runner Peanuts in Peanut Butter + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate
· District 7 – Smoked Chipotle Chili + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate
· District 8 – Caramelized Crispy Rice + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate
· District 9 – Organic Milled Oats + Vanilla + Hemp Seeds + 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
· District 10 – Beef Jerky + Smoked Mesquite + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate
· District 11 – Tart Harvest Cherry + 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
· District 12 – Mined Salt + 41% Cacao Milk Chocolate

Vosges also offers bars in tribute to the Lionsgate film’s main characters: Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), President Snow (Donald Sutherland) and Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks).

The Capitol Collection Tablets of Chocolate, $7.50 each



The Hunger Games Katniss Chocolate Bar parfum includes: apples pierce uncured hickory smoked bacon + alderwood smoked sea salt + 44% cacao milk chocolate

The Hunger Games President Snow Chocolate Bar parfum includes: blood orange & tellicherry peppercorns caramel + 72% cacao dark chocolate

The Hunger Games Effie Chocolate Bar parfum includes: dried strawberries + candied violet flowers + 62% cacao dark chocolate

Shop The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Chocolate Collection here

Artist Will Cotton Styles Elle Fanning Deliciously For New York Magazine

In this collaboration between New York Magazine and artist Will Cotton (which originally ran in the 2013 February issue), actress Elle Fanning is made to look sweeter than she already does.


above left: Will Cotton's sketch of Elle fanning in headpiece, above right: Elle photographed by Will in the headpiece

In addition to being the photographer and stylist, Will Cotton designed many of the sets, accessories and clothes inspired by spring fashions by other designers. In his inimitable style, Cotton bathes actress Elle in whipped cream dresses, candy crowns and petit fours, just like he does in much of his other artwork and photography.


above: Whipped-cream dress sketch, oil on paper, Will Cotton, based on Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, available at 138 Wooster St.; 212-206-0872.

For this project, Cotton, who describes himself as a “three-desserts-a-day kind of person,” used spring looks that had caught the eye of New York’s fashion director Amy Larocca, as well as a few that tickled his own fancy. He then reworked them using real materials whenever possible — cake, frosting, meringue, and homemade rock candy.


above: Elle Fanning in Gown by Marchesa, available to order by calling 212-463-8135.


above: Corset and earrings, Will Cotton, based on Dolce & Gabbana. Bodysuit, Dolce & Gabbana, available at 825 Madison Ave.; 212-249-4100.


above: Headpiece by Will Cotton.


above: Headpiece, Will Cotton, based on Alexander McQueen, available at 417 W. 14th St.; 212-645-1797. Gown, Marchesa.


above: Eyes, Will Cotton, based on Dior, available at Dior.com.


above: Bag, Reed Krakoff, available at 831 Madison Ave.; 212-988-0560.


above: Dress, Erdem and Will Cotton, available at Net-a-porter.com.


above: Shoes, Valentino Garavani, available at 746 Madison Ave.; 212-772-6969. Robe, Agent Provocateur.


above: Dessert skirt, ink on paper, Will Cotton.


close-up:

above: Petits-fours-covered skirt, Thom Browne and Will Cotton, available at 100 Hudson St.; 212-663-1197. Shoes, Louis Vuitton.


above: Dress, Dior, available at 21 E. 57th St.; 212-931-2950.


above: Necklaces, Will Cotton, based on Chanel, original available at 15 E. 57th St.; 800-550-0005. Crown by Will Cotton. Swimsuit by Chanel.


above: Romper, Louis Vuitton, available at 611 Fifth Ave.; 212-940-4635. Ink on paper, Will Cotton.


above: Dress, Will Cotton, based on Derek Lam, original available at 10 Crosby St.; 212-929-1338. Lipstick, Candy Wrapper by Three Custom Color.


above: Dress, Marc Jacobs, available at 163 Mercer St.; 212-343-1490.


close-up:

above: Bag by Will Cotton, based on Fendi, original available at 677 Fifth Ave.; 212-759-4646. Dress by Valentino.


close-up:

above: Dress, Reem Acra, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; 212-753-4000.


above: Vivienne Westwood–inspired Will Cotton headpiece, original available at viviennewestwood.com.

A video featuring a Behind-the Scenes look at the photoshoot:


Read more about this project here

See more of Will Cotton's work here


all images courtesy of New York Magazine

A shout-out to my friend and artist Danny Heller for bringing this great work to my attention.

Eyescream And Friends. A Uniquely Branded Creative Dessert Experience.

Eyescream and Friends launched in Barcelona last fall (September of 2012) and brings more than yummy tasting ice cream and sweets to its customers, it brings them a unique eating experience. From the same folks behind the clever Happy Pills Candy Boutique, Eyescream and Friends is a completely integrated creative project.

Everything from the initial strategy, graphic design and marketing materials to the store interior, industrial design, packaging and signage are all part of the self-serve dessert experience.



CHARACTERS
Cute little monster characters were developed to represent each of the flavors and appear on the business cards, exterior and interior signage:




THE PRODUCT
The 'eyescream', which is imported from Taiwan, is essentially gelato, frozen at -25º C in cylindrical cubes, which is then placed in a special machine which shaves it. The final result is a silky and smooth texture of eyescream.


Each eyescream order comes with 2 sugar candy "eyes" and two toppings:



FLAVORS:
• Cheesecake
• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Yoghurt
• Wildberry Yoghurt
• Strawberry
• Mango

They also have Sorbets for those who are lactose-intollerant in Strawberry, Mango, and Watermelon flavors.

TOPPINGS:


You can choose 2 toppings to combine with your favorite eyescream. The toppings are a large variety of delicious syrups which combine nicely to enhance any of the eyescream flavors:
• Chocolate
• Condensed Milk
• Dulce de Leche
• Passion Fruit
• Strawberry
• Mango
• Kiwi
• Honeydew Melon

PACKAGING
Each serving is presented in smart eco-friendly packaging that functions as a plate to hold the eyescream and two toppings.





THE STORE



They built wooden low cost boxes for self-service, concentrating all the consumer experience. A fragmented facade, constructed from a large sign with "legs" has the ability to break down into a number of signs, when open to the public. One for external identity and another, when opened, works as informative product menu.








The bottled water served in the store, Tears of Joy, was also designed by Estudio m:




Eyescream and Friends
Paseo de Joan de Borbó, 30
08003 Barcelona, Spain

Branding and Design:
Agency: Estudio m Barcelona
Graphic Design: Marion Dönneweg
Interior Design: Merche Alcalá
Client: Joad López, Federico Mendoza
Naming: Jorge Virgós
Production: Sandra Coll
Photographer: Daniel Loewe