Monday, October 13, 2008

Flower Couture

The latest VISI magazine has these stunning images of dresses, created with flowers and other natural elements, by Franz Grabe, a South African florist. I really think that he is a floral artist rather than a florist.



(Couture by Franz Grabe Flower Couture, styling by Annemarie Meintjies & Klara van Wyngaarden, photography by Merwelene van der Merwe).
For more images of Grabe's flower couture go to his website (and click on Flower Couture, then on Mannequins).

6 comments:

Unknown said...

These are crazy! Beautiful, though~ That last one could be a very uncomfortable but stunning wedding dress.

Esti said...

beautiful dresses

My Castle in Spain said...

Anairam, those are SUPERB ! he's defintely more than a floral artist..that's for sure..
and the model is...wow !!

ps : to answer your question about my new header. it's a photo we made 3 years ago for a white homewear show. but then i couldn't get a whole collection altogether in time and i did a French pastry show instead ! this photo was supposed to be the invite for the fashion show. i love it because some of my best friends are in it and my darling boyfriend too..
:-)

kendalee said...

Wow, these are incredible. So clever. SO beautiful. I've picked one from his website that I would like to wear...

Le 'usband said...

If the model just had a haircut (look at het feet) why does she still sport so much hair?

Just curious ...

Anairam said...

heather - Oh, you should have a look at his site and see some of the others!
esti - I think so too, but I can't imagine what is involved for the poor model!
m.c.i.s. - I am so glad that you like it! In my next life I would like to create photoshoots like this or your Last Supper scene. I think it must be amazing to be involved in something so creative - I already have lots of ideas!
kendalee - Yoo picked some beauties on your website! Now for the party!!
Le Husband - Focus on the Flowers, dear, and banish all these niggly analytical and philosophical thoughts from your head ... Now, repeat after me: Flowers ... Flowers ... Flowers ... Geddit? (Sigh)