Green Short Flower Dress
Summer Vacation

A popular motif for women around the world, yet the history of the flower dress is often misunderstood.

The existence of the flowered garment is over 1400 years old! Imported from China via the Silk Road, these garments were mostly adorned with floral motifs such as peonies. A rare and splendid fabric, only the wealthiest Europeans could afford them! 

The flower then gained popularity during the Renaissance with Italian lace .  

With Ottoman merchants in the 16th and 17th centuries, Europe experienced the fashion of Persian velvets! These luxurious fabrics were adorned with floral motifs such as tulip, vine or pomegranate.   

On heavy fabrics, it was not until the 18th century with the luxurious brocade that European artisans incorporated floral patterns into their confections. The fashionable motifs were native flowers such as the rose, the daisy and the carnation. Again, this silk fabric adorned with gold and silver motifs was only available to the wealthy.   

At present, the flower dress is everywhere! A symbol of fertility and spring, refined, beautiful and fragrant, the flower is one of the most popular designs for women around the world.