Boutonnière carnation 'Alex Mendham' a small
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The piccolo on the tailcoat
This silk carnation goes well with a tuxedo (black tie) or tailcoat (white tie). The medium-sized model was specially designed for British band leader Alex Mendham. When performing in illustrious places, it is worn on tailcoats, which have been specially provided with a buttonhole. Here in the portrait you see Alex Mendham with the medium-sized carnation - but the smaller, more subtle model shown here has also found its fans. Which size do you prefer? We are extremely happy to be able to furnish the entire orchestra, not just a style icon in a vintage tailcoat.
„Herr von Welt are masters of their craft. When it comes to handmade lapel flowers they are without parallel. The very best. Collaborating with them is a dream come true. They really care about attention to detail and have real passion about their tradition. ”- Alex Mendham
The buttonhole carnation
There is almost forgotten craftsmanship in every boutonnière (not to be compared with products from the Far East). Plastic is not used; each flower is carefully assembled and not just plugged or glued together. Even today, recipes that are up to a hundred years old serve as the basis for fabric coloring.
The boutonnière in detail
- Color: white with a red (wild berry) edge
- Stem: malleable wire wrapped in black silk
- Material: 100% silk
- Size of the flower: approx. 4 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: 069-WRO
Care instructions: Protect from moisture and always store in the gift box provided. Every boutonnière box will for us by one of the oldest family businesses in Berlin, founded in 1869 as a hat box manufacturer, made in the Neukölln district.
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Boxes from Berlin
The boutonnière boxes are made for us by one of the oldest family businesses in Berlin, founded in 1869 as a hat box manufacturer, in the Neukölln district. High-quality fine cardboard boxes with tradition - in the fifth generation.
The archive
Here, carefully preserved for more than a hundred years, are the historical dies that are still used today. Each boutonniere is made by hand. Each boutonnière is unique and should be protected from moisture and rough hands.
Handcraft from Saxony
There is old craftsmanship in every boutonnière - since 1834. Not to be compared with products from the Far East. No plastic. The flower is carefully constructed and not just put together or glued. Old original recipes serve as the basis for silk dyeing.
