Hi friends, welcome back! I was feeling adventurous after the Macy’s flower show, so I headed to Hudson Yards to see another floral display. For the past few years, the mall at Hudson Yards hosts Fluers de Villes, a traveling floral show. The theme this year was Flora, a fashion forward celebration of spring couture in bloom. The event featured fourteen local floral designers all showcasing their unique interpretation of the theme. I was highly impressed!
Below is a snippet from each of the signs near the designs of the artist explaining their creation and some materials used.
“Our mannequin explores fungi and mycelium as a metaphor for how spring truly begins. Mushrooms, orchids, and woven roots are layered among florals and botanical life to evoke underground networks and unseen growth. The piece reflects the earliest hints of spring, when life is forming and gathering strength beneath the surface before it emerges” Jahmadi Riascos, Underground Flora
“Our fashion-forward mannequin is defined by bright colors, bringing a bold spring energy to the design. Banana leaves shape the bodice and continue through the lower dress, where they are paired with roses, carnations, and hydrangeas. At the base, greenery, hydrangeas, carnations, and roses create a lush foundation, while the headpiece features preserved hydrangeas with floral accents.” Denise Grant, Hactac Events by Denise A Grant
“Our mannequin presents a spring muse emerging from nature, shaped by feminine softness, braided beauty, and a subtle expression of Slavic identity through a modern, fashion-forward lens. The design features botanicals such as roses, ranunculus, and peonies, with botanical butterfly accents symbolizing emergence and transformation.” Olga Sheppard, Novapetal NYC
“Our mannequin draws on a blend of Eastern European roots and a love of the first signs of spring in the forest, shaped by a journey in fashion. Inspired by snowdrops, lily of the valleys, and other early spring blooms, the design is layered with magnolias and mosses to evoke a fresh woodland awakening. The result is a look that feels both poetic and fashion-led.” Lorena Eni, Lorena Eni Flowers
“Our mannequin transforms the spirit of spring into a couture fashion statement through flowers. Conceived as a contemporary runway figure, the design elevates botanical materials and seasonal blooms into a silhouette defined by structure, movement, texture, and dramatic detail. Editorial, modern, and fashion-forward, the piece reimagines spring through the language of haute couture.” Eduardo Lua, Eduardo LUA Designs
“Our mannequin merges the urban landscape of New York City with the high fashion spirit of Hudson Yards. The look features a range of botanical materials, with grasses shaping the bodice and dress, and florals spilling across the cape to evoke the fullness of the season. Botanicals such as hydrangeas, tulips, and calla lilies contribute to its fashion-forward spring expression.” Nia Mozee, Simply Nia Design
“Our mannequin is inspired by the abundance of spring and the refined maximalism of couture fashion. Bright, vivid colors, budding blooms, and unfurling petals come together in a design that is bold in texture, shape, and movement. The piece features botanicals such as roses, statices, and gomphrenas.” Lyla Phills, Bloom Rouge Floral Design
“Our mannequin is designed as a living sculpture, telling a story of transformation from winter’s quiet stillness to the lush awakening of spring. The piece features botanicals such as tulips, hyacinths, and green amaranths, with bright and pastel shades of purple and yellow bringing the story of the season to life.” Pennylyn Woosley, Blossom & Bee Floral + Misfit Florals
“Our mannequin captures the spirit of spring as a season of renewal, softness, and bold feminine expression…The piece features botanicals such as garden roses, carnations, and spray roses, expressing spring as both delicate and powerful.” Alexis Greene, Alexis Denise Floral Design
“Our mannequin is inspired by the quiet elegance of Korean women in the Joseon dynasty, reinterpreting the hanbok through a floral couture lens… The design features botanicals such as cymbidium orchids, hydrangeas, and garden roses.” Hailey Yoon, LUXLUF Event Florist
“Our mannequin reflects the breath of renewal and return that defines spring, with beauty blossoming where it is least expected. Inspired by the Caribbean, the design suggests that couture does not exist only on runways, but can bloom in unexpected places, rooted in home, heritage, and the stories we carry. The design features botanicals such as dendro orchids, anthuriums, and tropical hibiscus.” Robina White, Hibiscus Flowershop
“Our mannequin explores the striking contrast between the hard and soft elements of New York City. Composed of cascading garlands in both crisp whites and vibrant hues, the skirt features carnations, wax flower, and amaranthus, bringing depth and fluidity to the design.” Nia Mozee, Simply Nia Design
“Our mannequin reflects the true nature of spring, beginning with a bodice of layered, petal-like forms that feel as though they are unfolding in real time. Soft, weightless, and alive with movement, the design balances elegance and wildness, like a bloom in the midst of opening. The design features botanicals such as delphiniums, garden roses, ranunculus, and helleboruses.” Jane Lee, La Fete Design Studio
“Our mannequin is a living expression of growth and transformation, where fashion and nature become one. Featuring ranunculus, roses, calla lilies, lavender, and delicate textural accents, the piece feels both grounded and alive, capturing the beauty of spring as a moment in bloom and in motion.” Chelsea Olayos, The Fleurista
I was incredibly impressed by all the designs! If I had to pick a favorite it would be the one by Alexis Denise Floral Designs. The show was in NYC from April 24th through May 3rd and will be in Chicago, Vancouver, Nashville, and Northern California next. You can check out the details on their website here. What did you think of these floral displays?
