Whether you’re a trendsetter or a trendspotter, a well-stocked stash of botanicals is always a good idea. Botanicals are one of the most ancient and enduring motifs in fashion.
During the Victorian Era, when social etiquette limited direct speech, floriography transformed clothing into a medium for coded communication. Designers and wearers used specific flowers and fronds to signal everything from marital status to deep personal disdain.
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