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Fort Belvedere

Life-Sized Purple Carnation Boutonnière Flower

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Boutonnieres Comparison (Silk Material)
Features
Fort Belvedere 		John Henric USA Vittorio Vico (Amazon)
Material
Silk
Textile
Polyester
Made In
Germany
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China
Realistic Looking
Yes
No
No
Silk Wrapped By Hand
Yes
No
No
Threaded Wire Support
Yes
No
No
Custom Dyed
Yes
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No
Will Never Wilt
Yes
Yes
Yes
Competitive Information Gathered
July 2024
July 2024
July 2024
  • Made in Germany
  • Silk worm and a cocoon Hand-Dyed Silk Petals
  • Arrives in Handsome Gift Packaging

Before discovering Fort Belvedere, I had struggled to find high quality, elegant boutonnieres. Since then I've bought several and - although I like all of them - the Edelweiss boutonniere is the one that I find myself wearing most frequently. Because of it's subtle coloring, it is easy to combine and its asymmetric pattern makes it look very natural. Every time I wear this boutonniere, I get compliments. Well done, Fort Belvedere, on developing this wonderful product!

— Christopher R., USA

Product Info

Captivating Carnation Boutonniere

  • Looks Exactly Like a Real Carnation
  • 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.

White Magenta Carnation boutonniere

Purple Carnation

Size (Life Sized): About 2.75" | 6.5cm.

Size (Mini): About 1.57"| 4 cm

The quintessential boutonniere, a carnation is never out of place on a suit or overcoat. Truly versatile due to its popularity both on-screen and on the lapels of some of the most notable characters in history, every gentleman will benefit from having a carnation boutonniere in his collection.

A purple carnation in your lapel buttonhole works great with purple ties and is popular with wedding parties. If combined with a bold jacket, it is a great flower for dandies who look for that special accessory that separates your outfit from the others. Hence, it is pretty much a staple and should be an integral part of your boutonniere collection. 

A purple carnation can add a regal and sophisticated touch to your outfits. Pair it with a charcoal gray or navy suit to create a striking contrast that highlights the rich purple hue. Complement the boutonniere with a white dress shirt and a tie in a coordinating shade, such as lavender or deep purple, to maintain a cohesive and polished look. This combination is perfect for formal events or special occasions, adding a touch of elegance and refinement to your attire.

Handcrafted from fine silk and dyed using artisan techniques, the luster of a Fort Belvedere carnation boutonniere will last infinitely longer than a freshly cut flower.

Questions?

If you have questions or need help with choosing a boutonniere for yourself or a loved one, please let us know, we are happy to help.

 

SKUs: Life Sized 4054956008548

Gorgeous Silk as Beautiful as the Real Thing

The incredibly lifelike appearance of our boutonnieres depends upon sourcing only the finest raw materials for each flower. All of our carnations begin as bolts of pristine, fine white silk, the thickness of which is selected to mirror the petal width of the desired flowers.

One out of over 100,000 metal dyes is then used to cut out the shape of the flower from the silk. Each dye-cut piece is then individually and painstakingly painted by hand by a skilled German artisan. Only Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, takes comparable care in crafting such beautiful creations.

The cuts are then shaped and given volume on special metal molds. Additional details are added as needed and the flower is then attached to its wire stem. The result? A boutonniere as beautiful as the real thing but that will never wilt.

The Benefits of a Handmade Boutonniere

While a fresh, genuine boutonniere is lovely to see, few florists today can cut them correctly, and even properly prepared real boutonnieres will inevitably wilt. To change this, Fort Belvedere developed a growing collection of boutonnieres that are finely crafted by hand to appear genuine and authentic, but will never wilt and will always look as vibrant as if they were freshly cut flowers!

A woman makes a boutonniere by hand

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!

A pair of hands places a boutonniere in the buttonhole of a jacket lapel

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.
White Phlox Boutonniere Buttonhole Handmade Silk Fort Belvedere with suit
Burgundy Carnation Boutonniere Life Size Lapel Flower paired with Black Bow Tie and White Linen Pocket Square - all by Fort Belvedere
Burgundy Carnation Boutonniere Life Size Lapel Flower paired with Black Bow Tie and White Linen Pocket Square - all by Fort Belvedere

What makes this silk boutonniere from Fort Belvedere special?

A fresh flower in a lapel buttonhole, traditionally referred to as a boutonniere, has been the hallmark of elegant gentlemen for centuries. Unfortunately, quality examples of this unique accessory are becoming increasingly difficult to find, and where they can be found, real flowers will inevitably wilt.

Therefore, Fort Belvedere set out to create a range of gorgeous boutonniere flowers that are beautiful to behold but safe from the ravages of wilting. Delicately handmade in Germany from authentic luxury fabrics, these boutonnieres appear genuine even when viewed up-close, but are actually fabric and will never fade, wilt, or die.

With a Fort Belvedere boutonniere in your buttonhole, compliments are sure to come your way! And with considerable savings for bulk purchases, you will be amazed at how quickly your garden can grow: the more you spend, the more you save!

Details & Specs

Four carnation boutonnieres

  • Authentic Natural Apperance

    Most artificial boutonnieres can immediately be recognized as phony flowers from a distance and seem waxy and overdone when viewed up close. With great attention to subtle details, Fort Belvedere boutonnieres are carefully crafted and rigorously tested to ensure that they appear genuine and natural even in close proximity.

  • Custom Dyes & Handmade Quality

    The secret to why this boutonniere seems so life-like is its quality construction. Highly customized coloring ensures that every flower perfectly matches its natural shade, and hand-dying of the silk petals guarantees a believable, organic appearance that can only be achieved by the attentive hand of a master craftsman.

  • Proper Buttonhole-Wear Construction

    To cut costs, most modern boutonnieres are designed to be stuck in place with a pin. This clunky hardware looks positively disgraceful when compared to a proper boutonniere elegantly slipped into a buttonhole. Fort Belvedere boutonnieres are designed to be worn this way, just like real flowers were worn during the Golden Age of Menswear.

  • Correctly Sized & Proportioned

    Too often, cheap boutonnieres are oversized due to the belief that “bigger is better”. This makes them look fake and overwhelms the entire ensemble. A tastefully sized boutonniere, however, will not only appear more natural but also afford a greater styling potential, as it can be worn with a pocket square without appearing excessive. It's for this reason that smaller boutonnieres were always favored by men of taste.

  • Secure Treaded-Write Stem

    Unlike other boutonnieres fixed on static pins or bars, Fort Belvedere boutonnieres have been designed with a threaded wire stem that allows for flexibility and improved positioning. This allows you to adjust the bloom to your taste, just like with a real flower, but with considerably improved positioning and range of motion.

  • Enduring Investment

    Unlike real flowers, Fort Belvedere boutonnieres do not wilt. When properly cared for they will look as fresh as when they first arrived even after several years. Each boutonniere comes in a signature green Fort Belvedere gift box. It's the perfect way to store your boutonnieres.

  • Available in Life Sized or Mini Varieties

    To afford you the greatest styling potential, this boutonniere is available in both a realistic life size and more understated mini size. Choose whichever option you prefer as both are equally beautifully and totally suitable for all occasions. That being said, the mini variety will, generally, be considered more formal than the life sized in most situations.

Four carnation boutonnieres

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