FLORAL IN FASHION

Flowers symbolize good luck, wealth, honor, and fortune.

The history is overwhelming, and yes, readers, once again we return to ancient Egypt, the Middle East, and the Far East for specific floral usage!

In Iran, water lilies’ popularity has not faded, frequently seen in the gardens of sultans since the year 552.

The lotus is considered sacred, as it closes beneath the water and at dawn resurfaces, climbing up without a trace of mud! It is also considered symbolic of purity and rebirth and wards off bad energies, hence the circular wreath formation frequently placed alongside tombstones.

Considering the thousands of magnificent flowers, roses are highly adorned and bloom in all forms in many regions of the world, with enchanting colors, varieties, and magnificent scents. Little wonder that a poet wrote, “The red rose whispers the passion of love.”

Peonies, worth mentioning, are magnificent flowers, many having a lavender hue and often representing romance, wealth, and beauty, and are related to the god of medicine. In earlier times, real flowers adorned clothes, wreaths, and garlands, which were thought to bring luck and ward off bad energy.

Early fabrics were plain and rather dreary, and as time went by, designers soon realized that floral fabric could be enchanting and profitable. In retrospect, one must recognize how incredibly functional the Silk Road became. In 3000 BC, China had silk exported, which ultimately marked the beginning of printing on fabric for garments and other uses.

Many goods, including perfumes, were traded, packed onto camels and horses, and transported by nomads, merchants, and anyone brave enough to take on the most challenging journey. Flowers, due to their delicacy, might not have lasted, but interestingly, a wild palm heading for extinction was a frequent “passenger.”

In 2022, the revenue from cut flowers on the move, with suitable buds around the globe, exceeded one million dollars!

Fabrics play an enormous role in the ever-changing garment industry. Some have complementary tones, for example, four different floral designs on plain fabric.

Some are bizarre, printed with floral colors that clash and contrast with each other—these are deemed perfect for attention seekers! In conclusion, fashion goes hand in hand with cosmetics and hair, with nothing being static—a pleasure for manufacturers and clients alike.