In honor of Mother Nature, we’ve rounded up a few of our all-time favorite fashion bouquets. These aren’t the type of blooms offered as congratulations at the end of a show, but full-on floral arrangements that walked down the runway.
Way before flowers became a seasonal trend on the catwalks, Magnoliophytae (the scientific name for a flowering plant), were placed in vases to liven up our lives. Today, these natural beauties are often woven into many elements of a fashion show, from the decor to the actual designs, creating drama all around. Whether a model is carrying fresh cuts down the runway in a tote, or turning into a lifesize bouquet of her own, flowers are undoubtedly the ultimate accessory.
From John Galliano’s elegant floral headdresses to Virgil Abloh’s fragrant harness for Louis Vuitton, check out 15 of our favorite floral-themed fits below.
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv1/15Moschino, spring 2018 ready-to-wear
Styled like lifesize bodega bouquets, complete with extra-large red ribbons, Kaia Gerber and Gigi Hadid turned heads.
Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com2/15Prabal Gurung, spring 2020 ready-to-wear
Prabal Gurung’s models looked like they had arrived at the show from a garden as they carried woven totes that were filled to the brim with fresh flowers.
Photo: Style.com3/15Christian Dior, spring 2003 couture
Giant daisies add exuberance to this John Galliano for Christian Dior look.
Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com4/15Louis Vuitton, spring 2020 menswear
Virgil Abloh doesn’t shy from pushing gender norms, and this dainty floral harness proves it.
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv5/15Rodarte, spring 2019 ready-to-wear
Rose-blossom braids and sequined petal patterns delivered some sunshine of their own at Rodarte’s rainy show.
Photo: Marcio Madeira6/15Alexander McQueen, spring 2007 ready-to-wear
Tanya Dziahileva in a graceful gown made of real flowers—now that’s a grand finale.
Photo: Marcio Madeira7/15Jean Paul Gaultier, spring 2007 couture
Gaultier’s Virgin Mary-inspired headpiece elegantly mixed religion and romance with a few roses.
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Photo: Getty Images8/15Yves Saint Laurent, spring 1999 couture
This Venus-inspired ensemble leaves little room for imagination but, naturally, Laetitia Casta pulls off the daring darling bride effortlessly.
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Photo: Edward James / Indigital.tv9/15Adam Selman, fall 2017 ready-to-wear
Model Mona Matsuoka stole the show in this romantic rose bustier, one with unkempt leafy stems to add some natural drama to the look.
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com10/15Anna Sui, spring 2011 ready-to-wear
Anna Sui accessorized this Days of Heaven-themed show with flower crowns and hay-filled floral bouquets.
Photo: Condé Nast Archive11/15John Galliano, spring 1993 ready-to-wear
A rainbow color story of flowers dresses up the dark T-shaped hair, giving the look an earthy edge.
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv12/15Christian Dior, spring 2017 couture
Photo: Marcio Madeira13/15Louis Vuitton, spring 2007 ready-to-wear
With their frilly Victorian-style dresses and flower-filled bags, Marc Jacobs’s models looked ready to attend a garden party of their own.
Photo: Salvatore Dragone / Gorunway.com14/15Noir Kei Ninomiya, fall 2019 ready-to-wear
The dark romanticism of this show was heightened by the thorns and all headpieces.
Photo: Marcio Madeira15/15Chanel, fall 2005 couture
Here comes the bride! For the finale of his show, Karl Lagerfeld gave Solange Wilvert away on the runway. Her dreamy look included a ribbon-tied bouquet of white roses.
