AFTF 22
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January | 2022
fable
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ight your finest beeswax candles, pull out your favorite urn and
turn back the clock to a time long gone by. is look is heavily
inspired by an Old World sensibility. Deep, aged wood tones; real
patina; and hand-woven baskets will make a return as vessels in the look
we are calling Fable. In Fable, we invite you to explore your full creativity
through "della Robbia," the art of mixing fine florals with culinary
elements. is look is especially well suited to the adoption of silk
flowers and faux fruits, or explore a truly high-end look by incorporating
the fleeting beauty of local seasonal produce and flowers. Pioneered
by a new school of fine-art florists who have used photography to give
their arrangements a chance at immortality, this look was pulled from
the pages of a fairy tale. When styling flowers in the Fable style, think
seasonally. Lean into early bloomers such as Daphne, witch hazel
and fancy Narcissus; textural lichens or mosses; and dramatic David
Austin English garden roses. Driven by cultural phenomenon such
as the "Cottagecore" and "Dark Academia" aesthetic movements,
Fable will perform well in home, hospitality and event settings.
Pop Culture References:
Grimm's Fairy Tales; "Dark Academia"
aesthetics; antique shopping; Escape to
the Chateau (reality show on Peacock);
fresh-baked ginger cookies dusted with
powdered sugar; slow-cooked meals;
rich, dark wines; Russian winter cottages
Fillers/Greenery: Honeysuckle,
artichokes, witch hazel, raspberry greens
Colors: Burgundy, Purple, Orange,
Grass Green
Vessels: Rustic trays and baskets;
pewter, brass and antique silver urns
Accent Décor Andrey Tulsky
Yekaterinburg, Russia
