Wearable art forms new centrepiece for Spring Flower Show

Lauren Green (left) from Leeds and Abigail Moore from Sheffield wear floral costumes by New Zealand artist Jenny Gillies. Picture by Simon Hulme

The floral costumes, on display in Europe for the first time at this week’s show, will form the centrepiece for the new theme, HortCouture.

Artist Jenny Gillies collection, The Christchurch Connection, is one of a series of attractions exploring the links between flowers, plants and style.

“We were completely blown away by the fabulous detail and stunning spectacle of her flower gowns – they are a perfect fit for our spring HortCouture theme,” said Harrogate Flower Show director Nick Smith.

As well as the flower gowns, this week’s show will feature a Green Room, furnished from plant material including flower-filled cushions, a moss sofa, and living flower wallpaper.

Alongside the show gardens, with themes from a military prayer space to the Magic Roundabout, there will be arrangements celebrating fashion icons, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, Chanel and Ralph Lauren.

The Harrogate Spring Flower Show will run from today until April 23 at the Great Yorkshire Showground.