Walk Through The Flowers

Where do beautiful girl like to walk in their beautiful clothes?

In fields of daisies, carnations, and tulips, of course.

For their spring, 2011 fashion show, Finnish design firm Marimekko created a garden of spring flowers to complement the lovely models and their clothing.

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The video begins with the preparation scene before the show, quickly followed by an idyllic scene where a little boy and a little girl meet each other in the middle of the garden to exchange flowers.

Although the placement of the various colors of flowers seems random, it is well balanced with heavier colors mediated with more subtle colors. This allows the various flowers, or elements to create a Gestalt whole. The scene will remind any viewer of spring and give them a tingling of warmth.

The pieces are basic; few of the clothings presented are complicated in their shape or form. But the floral prints in an array of colors are befitting with the simple shapes and cuts. The use of yellows, reds, pinks, and soft blues reminds one of everything we love about spring; the blue sky, flowers, and sunshine. The bright colors on certain models are quickly followed by models wearing darker shades of color, preventing the show from being too overwhelming or blinding.

The show was a deviation from the traditional runway shows where lack of color is common in the design of the set. It was beautiful, fun and hard to look away. It makes one want to join in on the fun and be in those clothes enjoying the weather. Fashion that is relatable and wearable is what society ultimately calls for. In the end, it is not haute couture that consumers demand. Simple, comfortable, beautiful clothing that makes us feel good is what we all really want.