Floral fantasy in an "expensive setting"

Noble shine of gold, sparkle of stones, deep colors - the best addition to floral patterns.

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TOChristian Dior said: "After a woman, flowers are the most beautiful thing that the Lord gave to the world". Inspired by the masterpieces of Monet and Degas, the designer wanted to convey the harmony of nature with the help of floral motifs on his dresses. Thus, he returned to fashion flowers forgotten against the background of constructivism in art and depression after the Second World War. But once upon a time fabrics with floral patterns were considered an indicator of status. Only wealthy, powerful people, kings and princes could afford them. Such fabrics originate in Asia and the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, merchants brought them to Europe, and soon the Italian weavers managed to copy this miracle. The Industrial Revolution made beautiful fabrics accessible to everyone and led to a real boom in colors: they showed off on dresses, underwear, home textiles, wallpaper and utensils. The floral theme reached its peak in the modern era. But even today, floral patterns do not lose popularity and remain primarily where we like it so much - on fabrics.
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Material prepared by Julia Dekanova

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