The flowering season of the bell orchid begins in April, announcing the return of the warm spring day to the earth. As the name suggests, the flowers of the bell orchid are bell-shaped, surrounded by sheathed turquoise leaves, shaped like a string of white and clever little bells, the white flowers are fresh and pure, the fragrance is soft and refreshing.
DIOR MAISON Suzuran series.
In English, the lily of the valley is called the "Lily of the Valley." The French have a soft spot for the suzuran, believing it to symbolize the "return of happiness". The French word "Muguet de mai" emphasizes May because every year on Labor Day on May 1, the French have the custom of giving each other suzuran between relatives and friends, symbolizing good luck to each other.
It is said that the tradition of giving suzuran originated from a French king in the Middle Ages, who decided to send a bouquet of flowers with such a soft and elegant fragrance to every woman in the court on May 1, 1561. This romantic idea has since been perpetuated, and it is now preserved not only in France, but also in Switzerland, Belgium and the Andorra region.
Clover prints are in full swing, and vibrant greens, whites and ochre shades create an elegant ode to the lush vegetation. Lucky Milly Lucky Garden Aprons, gloves, garden kits are from DIOR MAISON and white T-shirts are from DIOR.
Every year on May 1, Mr. Dior will give Suzuran to his employees. He asked the florist to grow suzu orchids for him all year round in the greenhouse, so he could always pin a delicate bell orchid in the button hole when he was present at the press conference, and sew the lucky flower into the frills of haute couture collections.
For Christian Dior, the bell orchid is a symbol of eternal spring. The grey woolen afternoon set from the Spring/Summer 1955 haute cout "A" collection features a short coat lapel decorated with a bouquet of lily.
In the past and beyond, suzuran has been throughout DIOR's design: in 1954, suzuran became the central theme of DIOR's spring/summer haute couture collection, and in 1957, the "SUZUT" haute couture dress was embroidered with bell-shaped suzu orchid flowers on the entire surface.
Robe de Lingerie Muguet de MAI in the Spring/Summer 1950 haute couture collection.
DIOR has launched two perfumes inspired by the fragrance of lily orchids – dior's rhyme eau de toilette and dior lucky wind chime fragrance, the latter's perfumer said: "Mr. Dior believes that sewing a bouquet of bell orchids at the hem of the skirt indicates luck. I want to use a rich white flower to re-present the fragrance of this suzuran sewn between the silks, so that his beloved lucky flowers will be fragrant..."
Dior's eau de toilette in 1956.
On the occasion of DIOR's fortieth anniversary, the façade of 30 Avenue Montaigne is decorated with huge bell orchids, and the white flowers blooming in the city are stopping.
Forty years anniversary of DIOR, bell orchid decoration on the façade of 30 Avenue Montaigne.
In the Spring/Summer 2016 Haute Couture collection, the flexible three-dimensional lily petals adorn the white wool crepe coat bring vitality to the classic Bar Jacket, and then in the Summer 2020 menswear collection, artist Daniel Arsham also collaborated with the brand on the inspiration of "Archaeology of the Future" to launch a white matte lily orchid brooch...
For Spring/Summer 2016 Haute Couture, the sleek three-dimensional bell orchid petals are adorned with a white wool crepe coat.
Summer 2020 Menswear Collection.
Lucky Milly Lucky Garden Series small handmade rattan trays and Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley Series hand-painted glasses are from DIOR MAISON.
Today, the beautiful meaning of lucky flower bell orchid has also been extended to home life, and The creative director of DIOR MAISON, Cordelia de Castellane, has created a new series of works inspired by Suzuran, paying tribute to the brand history of DIOR and the indissoluble relationship between Suzuran.
Fresh greenery blends with pure whiteness to bring a bright and cheerful spring atmosphere. Lily of the Valley Series decorative plates, dessert plates, bread plates, teapots, sugar jars, cream jars are all from DIOR MAISON.
The collection includes a variety of tea sets, coffee cup sets, soup plates and salad bowls from the famous French porcelain Limoges, which are decorated with small white bells and turquoise bells.
Lily of the Valley Dessert Plate, Coffee Cup, Coffee Cup Holder, Decorative Plate, Bread Plate are all from DIOR MAISON.
To continue this vibrant spring day, DIOR MAISON presents its first Lucky Garden collection, which is also a symbol of luck, the clover, which uses the same soft green color as the suzuran, supplemented by another deeper green outline.
The delicate suzuran is presented on the table porcelain in a bright and cheerful tone to welcome the arrival of spring. Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley series of glasses, teapots, teacups, teacup cup holders, bread plates, Lucky Milly Lucky Garden series large handmade rattan trays are from DIOR MAISON.
Natural scientist Charles Darwin once wrote: "In the territory of life, I am always happy to praise plants. "Life without plants is unthinkable, and this series with a fresh breath brings us to the countryside, reminiscent of a picnic trip to sit on the riverbank and bathe in the spring breeze, and to integrate the garden memories of Mr. Dior's childhood into more fantastic ideas - in the French garden built on the cliff, the bell orchid emits a light fragrance, summoning a strong return of good luck, greeting the spring that should not be absent in our lives, and making the earth come alive again."
Lily of the Valley Suzuran series mugs; wool blankets are from DIOR MAISON.
After reading this article "SUPRA MAISON", which product of which series do you like the most? What is your favorite flower? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and DECO will select a wonderful message to send a fashionable store gift!
Photography | Cai Yunpu | Sun Xinxi, Wu Liangwen| Cat Jin
Edited | Kevin Ma, Wu Liang
New Media Editor | Tian illustration | Day Design | Qin
Image credit| Dior
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