How do you feel about having a piece of your favourite celebrity captured in a bottle, literally? Awkward, gross, surreal? Maybe, but it is possible.
Famous Flakes is a store in SOHO that sells a powdered distillation of celebrity skin, which comes with a authenticity certificate (apparently they are verified using the latest techniques in micro-dot arrays). Charles Remarque, the founder, acquires the "samples" through a network of hotel housekeepers, chauffeurs, aesthetics and a few celebrities themselves. Now you can have a "piece" of Britney Spears ($400/gram), Kurt Cobain ($2000/gram), Julia Roberts' Pixie Dust ($150/gram), or a mixture of Brangelina ($350/gram)! But be very careful not to dissipate it...
OK, now we have to tell you... it's not real. It was an April Fool's joke posted by Daily Candy... but it would have been neat!
Powdered Celebrity Skin
Famous Stardust (Hoax)
Trend Themes
1. Counterfeit Trend - The creation and sale of counterfeit products is on the rise, opening opportunities for companies to develop new methods to detect and prevent the distribution of fake goods.
2. Celebrity-focused Trend - The monetization of celebrities continues to be a popular trend, creating space for companies to develop innovative and unique products aimed at tapping into consumers' love for famous individuals.
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Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Beauty Industry - The fashion and beauty industry can explore the creation of innovative ways to verify the authenticity of products and prevent the distribution of counterfeit goods.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can explore unique ways to monetize celebrities and their fan bases through the development of creative products that relate to famous individuals.
3. Gift and Novelty Industry - The gift and novelty industry can create products that tap into consumers' desire for unique and interesting items such as novelty products that are fun and creative.