Fleurs de Villes- Floral Mannequins in Chicago
Dear Garden Diary, Fresh florals Delicate, ephemeral Living, Breathing, Transforming. Mannequins come to life Magic! Yesterday, I attended a red carpet event where the stars were the dresses. I got up and close and personal and spent the better part of the morning looking up spectacular skirts , peering through billowy blouses, smelling bodices, gazing at necklines ...all the while trying to deduce how these extremely talented floral designers did it. They brought 14 mannequins to life when they dressed them up in real live fresh floral couture creating experiential, immersive works of art. Fleurs de Villes showcased the works of 14 floral designers at 900 North Michigan Shops at a free event in Chicago. I had a hard time deciding which one was my favorite. But, let me know which one was yours. Meet the models...in their floral finery. 1. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Mannequin inspired by Rey Parla and James Welling. Created by Da Vinci Rose Flower Co. This mannequin's dre
