The public gardens in Milan are the perfect spot for any designer who is looking for inspiration. These gardens reach a span of around 40 acres and are one of the largest in the city. “Designed in 1786 by Piermarini, the gardens were made larger in 1857 and further changes have been made over the years.” 1 As I walked around, I tried to capture as many beautiful plants, statues, and lakes as I could.
All of the colors around the park were very inspirational and the red and yellow marigold really stood out to me. They are brighter than your typical pink flowers and stood out against the grass. A designer may look for something like this when they are planning a collection for a particular season, something that will stand apart from the rest.
A collection that had this same idea was from designer Nica Kessler for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. The fabric that was used had the same pattern of yellow and red stripes. The dresses flow as the models walk the same way the petals of the flowers move in the wind.
How this simple flower could have influenced the beautiful collection is the same as how art can influence a how collection or trend.
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| Marigold's from Milan's Public Gardens |
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| From stylesight.com |
1 "Milan Parks and Milan Gardens." World Guides. Web. 20 June 2011. http://www.milan.world-guides.com/parks_gardens.html.
