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Boutonnière carnation 'Alex Mendham' b medium

Boutonnière carnation 'Alex Mendham' b medium

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Art Deco in the buttonhole

This buttonhole 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. 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 - 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: white with a red (wild berry) edge
  • 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: 069-1WRO

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.

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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.

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