Blue Cornflower Silk Boutonnière Flower

The Classic Blue Cornflower

Size: Approximately 1.75" or 4 cm in diameter.

The cornflower, with its rich history and enduring popularity, is a favored choice for gentlemen's lapel decor, particularly suited for both relaxed and formal occasions. This boutonniere draws inspiration from the Centaurea cyanus, often referred to as the Bachelor's button, renowned for its distinctive blue hue.

For this creation, we've chosen a vibrant shade of blue that exudes confidence and sophistication. It's designed to complement a wide range of attire, from the casual sports jacket to the most dignified morning coat or tuxedo. Whether paired with a crisp white shirt or set against darker tones, this boutonniere is the perfect size to make a refined statement without overwhelming your look.

This accessory shines in any season but is especially fitting for spring and summer events, where its bright blue color can mirror the clear skies and add a dash of cheerfulness to your ensemble.

Each boutonniere is carefully handcrafted from the finest silk, ensuring a bloom of everlasting beauty. The artisan dyeing technique employed imbues the fabric with a depth and luster that far surpasses the fleeting charm of a fresh flower, securing the Blue Cornflower Boutonniere as a perennial favorite in your collection.

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SKU: 4054956002812

Care

• To prevent damage to its delicate petals, do not crush, flatten, or roughly handle your boutonniere.
• Avoid placing anything on top of your boutonniere that could flatten, crush, or press on the petals or the shape of the flower.
• When wearing your boutonniere, do not incessantly bend or twist the wire stem. This contributes to excessive wear and can cause the wire and stem to break apart.

Storage

• For safe storage, we recommend keeping your boutonniere in the Fort Belvedere gift box it came in, which have been specially designed to keep your boutonniere safe.

How to Put on a Boutonniere

1. Locate the lapel buttonhole on your jacket. Be aware that it may be loosely sewn shut. If your jacket has a purely decorative lapel buttonhole, you will need to have it made functional by an alterations tailor.
2. Insert the wire stem of the boutonniere through the lapel buttonhole. Secure it to the back of the lapel with a keeper loop or a safety pin.
3. Adjust your boutonniere from the front to ensure it sits evenly and elegantly in your lapel buttonhole.

Learn how to add a keeper loop to the lapel of your jacket!

Captivating Cornflower Boutonniere

• Looks Exactly Like a Real Cornflower
• Handmade by German Heritage Artisans
• Will Never Wilt
• Hand-Dyed Silk Petals
• Threaded Wire Lapel Stem

Why You Should Wear a Boutonniere

A boutonniere is the epitome of refined grace in menswear and, like the icing on a cake, is a detail that makes a huge impact on the rest of your outfit. There's a reason that superbly dressed gentlemen from all walks of life, including royals, statesmen, and stars of stage and the silver screen during the Golden Age of Menswear were often seen sporting these elegant accessories. Gentlemen of style such as Edward the Duke of Windsor, King Charles III, John F. Kennedy, Douglas Fairbanks, Maurice Chevalier, Clark Gable, and Fred Astaire all made boutonnieres a prominent component of their style and is one reason that even decades after their deaths, these men are still renowned for their sartorial sense and debonair presence.

Although nowadays often associated with weddings, a lapel buttonhole flower is perfectly suitable for both day and evening wear during any season. Whether paired with suits, blazers, morning dresses, or evening clothes like a velvet jacket, tuxedo, or tailcoat, boutonnieres make a marvelous impression in the spring, summer, fall, or winter. And, of course, a gorgeous boutonniere is the perfect accessory for once-in-a-lifetime occasions like graduations, big promotions, birthdays, and anniversaries.