Embracing Nature: The Garden Trend in Fashion and Interior Design
In the ever-evolving world of fashion and interior design, trends often come and go like the seasons. However, this Spring/Summer season, there’s a trend that’s rooted itself firmly in the hearts of designers and enthusiasts alike: the Garden Trend. At Love Happens Magazine, we’re captivated by the infusion of nature-inspired elements into both fashion and interior design and we’re excited to share why the garden trend is so worth embracing!
Branches: Nature’s Elegant Silhouettes
One of the key elements of the garden trend is the inclusion of branches in design motifs. From delicate silhouettes to bold statements, branches add an organic and sophisticated touch to fashion and interiors. At the Met Gala 2024, where the theme was “The Garden of Time” we saw singer Lana Del Ray in a stunning gown featuring intricate branch-like embellishments reminiscent of a whimsical forest. The custom design by Alexander McQueen’s Seán McGirr referenced an archival Alexander McQueen design from the brand’s fall 2006 collection.
In the realm of interior design, luxury home decor brand KOKET embraces the garden trend with its exquisite furniture pieces. Picture a sleek side table with a branch-like frame or unique dining chairs with handcrafted brass branches decorating its backside, bringing a touch of natural beauty into any space.
Flowers: Blooms That Never Fade
Flowers have always been a timeless symbol of beauty and femininity, and this season, they’re taking center stage in both fashion and interior design. At the Met Gala 2024, actress Ayo Edebiri from “The Bear” wore a breathtaking gown by Loewe cascading with floral appliqués, exuding a sense of romance and elegance. The savoir-faire in play here is exquisite!
In the world of interiors, floral motifs are adorning everything from wallpapers and tabletop decor to upholstery and lighting. Luxury floral-inspired porcelain tableware and vases at the e-boutique My Object of Desire are all about the garden trend, featuring flower prints that bring the essence of a blooming garden into the dining room.
When it comes to adding touches of flowers to home decor, KOKET’s Spellbound Collection’s metallic floral lace design and the Orchidea Collection’s handcrafted floral-inspired pulls are quintessential examples of the garden trend in interior design.
Bugs: Whimsical Creatures of the Garden
While bugs may not be everyone’s idea of glamour, they’re making a stylish statement this season. At the Met Gala, fashion-forward individuals like Zendaya embraced the garden trend with a blue and green gown accented with metallic vegetation, a bird in flight, and crawling beetle-inspired jewels that were as striking as they were unconventional. Maison Margiela’s John Galliano designed the gown, which was accented by a feathered headpiece by Stephen Jones for Margiela.
If you are looking to embrace the garden trend with bugs in fashion, a set of ornate beetle-shaped earrings by the talented jewelry designer Carolina Curado add a touch of intrigue and whimsy to any outfit.
In interior design, bug motifs appear in unexpected places, adding a playful and whimsical touch to decor. Butterflies and dragonflies are two of our favorite motifs in the garden trend. We love how they appear in the handpainted porcelain dinnerware designed by Christian Lacroix for Vista Alegre.
We also love how KOKET uses handcrafted filigree butterflies in its Euphoria floor screen and Nymph chandelier.
Garden Colors: Bringing the Outdoors In
The color palette of the garden trend is as lush and vibrant as a blooming garden. Soft pastels like blush pink and mint green evoke a sense of serenity and tranquility, while bold hues like deep emerald and rich burgundy add drama and depth.
In fashion, designers are incorporating these garden-inspired colors into their collections, creating looks that are both feminine and sophisticated. Similarly, interior designers are using these hues to bring the outdoors in, painting walls in soft shades of lavender or decorating with plush velvet pillows or upholstery in floral tones.
Embrace the Garden Trend
Whether you’re walking the red carpet, stepping up your wardrobe, or redecorating your home, the garden trend offers a delightful way to embrace the beauty of nature in both fashion and interior design. With branches, flowers, bugs, and a vibrant color palette inspired by the garden, this trend is sure to bring a sense of joy and whimsy to any space. So why not infuse your wardrobe and home decor with a touch of botanical charm? After all, in the garden of style, there’s always room to bloom.
Words by Chloe Luck
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