From 22 September – 1 October, global floral sensation Fleurs de Villes brings its world-renowned floral storytelling to Kew Gardens.
The Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey exhibition will transport visitors into the world of Downton Abbey through an enchanting collection of Fleurs de Villes’ famous fresh floral mannequins inspired by the unforgettable characters and iconic period fashion, including glamorous gowns featured in the highly anticipated film.
We are thrilled to be part of this inspiring event alongside Tom Brown Wholesale and can’t wait to see the incredible work of our members – many of whom are designing the floral installations inspired by Downton Abbey’s timeless style and compelling narratives – bringing its beloved characters to life through breath-taking floral art inspired by standout looks from the TV series and films.
Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey promises a floral experience like no other and we’re thrilled to see so many BFA members taking part this year.
Among them are BFA Retail Director, Donna Cornish, working with The Flower House, and Bloom Room Cumbria, to bring Lady Isobel Crawley and Lady Violet Crawley to life with their stunning floral mannequins.
We’re also cheering on Acacia Creative, Claridges Flowers, Flowers By Fleurtatious, Persephone Violet, The Rose Garden Florists, and V.V Flowers – we can’t wait to see their incredible work on display!
Corporate Members Tom Brown Wholesale will be supplying the most beautiful varieties of flowers and foliage to bring all the talented florists’ creative visions to life and Caroline Marshall-Foster of The Florist Magazine will be one of the judges! We are so proud to be supporting this extraordinary celebration of local floral artistry.
Other highlights of Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey include:
- Live botanical demonstrations and talks from local florists and experts at Fleurs de Villes JARDIN presented by Mastercard.
- Afternoon tea in the Orangery at Kew Gardens.
- The chance to vote for your favourite mannequin in the popular ‘Fan Favourite’ contest, supporting incredible local floral artists.
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Karen Marshall, Co-founder of Fleurs de Villes said: “Fleurs de Villes has a rich history of floral storytelling, and we are thrilled to bring the world of Downton Abbey to life with the UK run of this spectacular show in the magnificent setting of Kew Gardens. Each fresh floral installation, created by London’s finest floral designers, is a celebration of exquisite local floral artistry, heritage, and the timeless elegance of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.”
Adam Thow, Director of Commercial and Visitor Operations at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, said: “We are delighted to welcome Fleurs de Villes to Kew Gardens for the very first time. This captivating exhibition invites visitors to step into the world of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, brought to life through the remarkable artistry of London’s leading floral designers. It’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and horticultural elegance, set against the stunning backdrop of Kew.”
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