Food and Fashion Come Together at IFBC

For the first time, the International Food Blogger Conference will feature food in a whole new way - in costume! Nora Holley (Fortunate Nora), former Hollywood costume designer-turned custom corset artisan, will showcase a few of her exquisite food-themed designs at this year’s conference. “I want to inspire our attendees to look at food in ways other than on our plate. And why not fashion?” says Sheri Wetherell, CEO of Foodista and conference co-host on her decision to feature the designer at a food blogger conference.

The ingenious and whimsical designs of Holley include unique items such as the moveable spine (cast in resin, shown at top) of a deer placed on the back of a corset, an assortment of beans on a Japanese obi, and a French macaron “skirt” around a silk ombre corset (shown below). Like food bloggers who are often found looking for props at flea markets and second-hand shops, Holley "scavenges" for her materials. Like food, there's an abundance of color and texture in fashion, which all affect photography. She discusses this and more in the video below on how she created her "Doe Bride" gown. Her art will stretch your imagination in a beautiful way!

Look for Nora and her models mingling at Saturday night’s Gourmet Fair and be sure to stop by her table for more information about her and her craft.

Perhaps at next year’s conference we’ll all dress in food costumes masquerade-style!

Holley in her "Doe Bride" costume.

Feature photo by Joseph Holley Photography.