Slim Pocket Floral Dress by Milly
Be it abstract and bold or dainty and vintage inspired, floral prints have become a summer permatrend and something of a fashion institution. But what does your choice of flower mean for the new season? It’s not often style meets horticulture, but a little research into designers’ chosen flower prints reveals the interesting significance of some of our favourite floral fashions.
Cherry blossom
As seen on Farhi by Nicole Farhi’s oh-so-chic print dress, the oriental bloom of the cherry tree is traditionally a symbol of feminine beauty and power. With Nicole Farhi’s expert cut and ruching on the dress, this symbolism becomes quite literal!
FACT: March 27th is Washington D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival, commemorating the gift of cherry trees from the Japanese in 1912.
Peonies
Known as the flower of riches and honour in Chinese culture, the peony seems perfectly suited to D&G’s darling clutch. If you want to turn heads and have a look that shouts fashionable authority, this print is the perfect choice for carrying from boardroom to bar.
FACT: The peony is the traditional floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana and the 12th wedding anniversary flower.
Roses
An iconic British flower used by an iconic British brand — Paul Smith’s rose print is a must for those after a contemporary take on the English Rose look. A source of inspiration for poets, painters and fashion designers, the rose has come to symbolise love and traditional femininity. Just remember not to let the look get too sugary sweet; pair that chintzy shirt with slim black trousers and vertiginous heels to give an edge – or thorn, if you will – to your look.
FACT: In George Eliot’s poem ‘Roses’, she imagines the sky raining roses: “You love the roses – so do I. I wish/The sky would rain down roses, as they rain/From off the shaken bush.”
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