The Anthurium: From Tropical Flower to Icon of Art and Design
The Anthurium has long been a popular flower due to its striking colours and unusual shapes. In recent years, however, this tropical flower has evolved into an icon of art and design. This transformation reached its peak in 2023 when Loewe’s spring/summer collection introduced the Anthurium into fashion.
Decorating with Anthurium flowers: from birthdays to weddings
Anthurium flowers are incredibly versatile. You can display them beautifully in a vase at home, but they also make excellent decorations for events! Are you looking for stunning decorations for a party, such as a birthday or a wedding? To inspire you, this article offers creative ideas for decorating with Anthurium flowers.
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Barbiecore: the hot pink trend of 2023
Barbie is hot! And we’re not just talking about the Barbie doll or the long-awaited Barbie movie, but also about the colour Barbie pink. This trend even has a name: Barbiecore. It’s all about pink, preferably in as many shades as possible. Initially confined to fashion and beauty, it has now made its way into the world of interior design. Keep reading to learn more about this trend! Read more
How the Anthurium flower became the fashion flower of 2023
For years, the Anthurium has been a beloved guest in fashion shows and magazines. No wonder, because with its glossy green leaves, brightly coloured spathes and striking spadix, it makes a statement. However, the Anthurium has never been as prominent in fashion as it is now. It has even inspired an entire fashion collection! It’s clear: the Anthurium is the fashion flower of 2023. Read more
Anthuriums as royal flowers at the Vogue x Netflix Garden Party
Dozens of flowers graced the garden of Huize Frankendael in Amsterdam for the Vogue x Netflix Garden Party. The event was organised by Vogue Netherlands and Netflix, on the occasion of the Queen Charlotte series. Needless to say, Anthuriums were an essential part of all the royal flowers and festivities.
Love is in the air
This Valentine’s Day, love was in the air – literally. On 14 February 2023, Flower Council Holland’s ‘Cupidrone’ circled above a shopping mall in the Netherlands to surprise shoppers with flowers and poems. What better way to spread love than with flowers? Anthuriums contributed as well. They say it all with their heart-shaped spathes.
Green oasis with Anthuriums at Margriet Winterfair
The 20th edition of Margriet Winterfair took place from November 25th to December 1st. Over 65,000 guests visited the winter festival in the Netherlands. Apart from fashion shows, performances of well-known artists, and interviews with writers and columnists, a green oasis with Anthurium plants astonished the visitors at the so-called Green Square.
Anthurium flowers on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week
You have probably seen it passing by: Fashion Month. Fashion month always starts in New York, moves on to London, then Milan and ends in Paris. In Paris, not only models in the latest creations walked the catwalk, Anthuriums did too! Anthurium flowers flaunted on fashion brand Loewe‘s catwalk during Paris Fashion Week. Creative director Jonathan Anderson used the silhouette of the Anthurium flower as inspiration for his collection. In this blog, more about Loewe’s creations with Anthurium flowers.
Floriade Expo 2022: the flower & plant exhibition you don’t want to miss
The international horticulture exhibition Floriade Expo 2022 starts on April 14! Floriade will then open its doors in Almere, The Netherlands, for six months. Discover solutions from national and international innovators that make our cities more fun, more beautiful and more sustainable in the field of greenery, food, health and energy. Enjoy the scent and colour of flowers, plants, vegetables and fruit. And that’s just the beginning of all the things you can experience. This flower & plant exhibition only takes place once every 10 years, so make sure you don’t miss it! Read more
Anthurium leading flower in Easter celebration Rome
During the annual Easter celebration in Rome on Sunday the 17th of April, the Anthurium can be admired as the leading flower in the decoration of St. Peter’s Square. With more than a billion people beholding this annual celebration, this great event is an impressive representation for both Anthurium growers and the entire floriculture industry. This year, floral designer Piet van der Burg is responsible for the decoration of St. Peter’s Square.
Fashion & Anthurium: A popular flower for fashion shows and photo shoots
The Anthurium makes a bold statement with its glossy green foliage, brightly coloured spathes and striking spadix. Its flowers are quite unlike any other. They come in a wide range of colours and have an elegant look which explains why they are all the rage for fashion shows and photo shoots. Read more
Flower Parade Rijnsburg: 10th of August
Music, show and over a hundred beautifully costumed actors. That is Flower Parade Rijnsburg! Read more
Flower Power at Keukenhof Flower Show 2019
On 21 March 2019, the Keukenhof Flower Show will open for the 70th time. If you’re passionate about flowers and plants, you won’t want to miss a visit to Keukenhof in the Netherlands! Read more
Jordy blogs about fairs and events
Cheerful, passionate, ambitious and always in search of interesting events and forms of recreation; that’s Jordy in a nutshell. As far as he’s concerned there will be no shops or restaurants in the near future without plants or flowers. This growing trend makes him very happy. Read more