The subtle carnation on the buttonhole

During the French Revolution, the red carnation was a symbol of the nobles who were guillotined. Since 1889, the red carnation has also shone as a buttonhole flower for socialism. Our subtle carnation (cream, mother-of-pearl, champagne) is traditionally worn with a tuxedo (black tie) or tailcoat (white tie) and therefore has a black silk stem that, once it peeks out from behind the lapel, remains almost invisible.

The buttonhole carnation - special features

There is an almost forgotten craftsmanship in every buttonhole (cannot be compared in the least with products from Far Eastern countries). Plastic is not used; every flower is built up properly and not simply plugged together or glued on. Even today, recipes that are up to a hundred years old serve as the basis for fabric coloring.

The boutonnière in detail

• Color: Crema (mother-of-pearl, champagne)
• Stem: malleable wire wrapped in black silk
• Material: 100% silk
• Size of the flower: approx. 6 cm in diameter, approx. 2 cm in height
• Handmade in Germany | Handcraft from Germany
• Each silk flower is unique; minor deviations are possible
• Including high-quality gift box
• Item number: 013-1C

Care instructions: Protect from moisture and always store in the gift box provided. Every boutonnière box will exclusive by one of the oldest family businesses in Berlin, founded in 1869 as a hat box manufacturer, made in the Neukölln district.