21 Aug2012
Snapshots of the floral arrangements on offer at Armani Fiori in Hong Kong the last time I was there… Above, a couple of large lady’s slippers orchids, if I am not mistaken, in a very bright hue of light green…
The store is mostly glass, white walls and abundant light sources. Arrangements are tight and usually single or just a few types of flowers in use with greens to add a sculptural, almost architectural feel. Many of these easily replicable at home with just a little bit of practice… :)
Lots of newly arrived blooms on the counters. Besides a retail business, I suspect the shop does a lot of large arrangements for nearby top-end boutiques and shops, the several Armani clothing boutiques included.
The hardy leaves are in some ways, almost unnaturally contorted, some looked almost “stapled” to keep their shape, though I suspect they just tie the leaves down with some raffia or twine.
How much simpler can this get… get two blooming phaelaenopsis orchids and stick them in a square vase and add some moss…
These almost look like modern bridal bouquets, but I think they are meant for vases in rather modern surroundings, or possibly some posh executive office.
Another take on the same theme…not sure I like this one much at all.
And one last arrangement from the windows of Armani Fiori.
COMMENTS:
linda says:
Belated Happy Birthday MM!
Aug 21, 2012 | 5:32 am
ECC says:
This reminds me of my favorite flower shop in Tokyo – U. Goto Florist. Their window displays were always amazing. I used to pass by just to look at their arrangements.
Aug 21, 2012 | 6:18 am
Sleepless in Seattle says:
Thanks for the photo’s..very classy & structural,love orchids ,i could try these arrangements.
Aug 21, 2012 | 10:20 am
Andrea says:
Thank you for sharing this. Happy birthday, MM!
Aug 21, 2012 | 11:00 am
Dragon says:
Happy birthday MM!
Aug 21, 2012 | 1:30 pm
g says:
Posting this comment while walking past Armani Fiori in HK. Happy Birthday, MM!
Aug 21, 2012 | 5:38 pm
rosedmd says:
Happy Birthday!!
Thank you for posting these flowers, it has brighten my day. i am so sad with the country’s loss.
Aug 21, 2012 | 7:04 pm
Melit Villanueva says:
hi MM, on another topic, Zubuchon was featured by a popular blogger!http://heart-2-heart-online.com/……………..congrats! and happy bday!
Aug 21, 2012 | 7:47 pm
MariaD says:
Happy Birthday MM!
Aug 21, 2012 | 8:48 pm
izang says:
happy birthday…
Aug 21, 2012 | 9:29 pm
LizCuy says:
Happy Birthday, MM!
Beautiful arrangements!
I will have to try and do a quick detour to Central before I meet my friend for coffee on Thursday. He is bringing a special treat for me all the way from Cebu- my favorite Zubuchon!!! ;-)
Aug 21, 2012 | 10:31 pm
Jade186 says:
Happy Birthday MM and best wishes to your family!
By the way, Zubuchon was featured in Heart-to-hearts blog just now:
http://heart-2-heart-online.com/2012/08/21/zabuchon/
Aug 21, 2012 | 10:52 pm
Shalimar says:
Happy Birthday.. I’m back. Was away for trips and first time I worked on a boat that does not require flowers….
We sail a lot.. as in sailing, no motor.
Aug 21, 2012 | 11:36 pm
di says:
Happy birthday MM!
Aug 22, 2012 | 12:10 am
atbnorway says:
Happy birthday MM! May your own butterfly orchids be having bumper-to-bumper flowers ;)))
Aug 22, 2012 | 6:11 am
Evelyn, Canada says:
Off topic. Zubuchon is talked about in this blog http://heart-2-heart-online.com.
Aug 22, 2012 | 8:22 am
marissewalangkaparis says:
Belated happy birthday!!!
Aug 22, 2012 | 6:30 pm
Jaimie says:
Happy Birthday! The next time you’re in HKG you might want to check out the flowers at Four Seasons. They’re arranged by the same florists and are a bit larger in scale compared to the ones on display in the shop. Oh and it’s Armani Fiori :)
Aug 22, 2012 | 7:20 pm
Marketman says:
Jaimie, hahaha, sorry, I just got that now. Thanks. Bad speller. It’s not like the store’s name wasn’t plastered on their door in the second photo. :)
Aug 22, 2012 | 8:56 pm
Marie says:
Happy Birthday!
Aug 23, 2012 | 4:13 pm
Marketman says:
Thanks for all the greetings folks… :)
Aug 24, 2012 | 11:33 am
Madel says:
Happy Birthday ! I had been following you for years. You had introduced me to many places and foods. It was from you and Anton’s Awesome planet that I first learn about Salcedo Market. Thanks for all the information.
Aug 25, 2012 | 2:26 pm
Madel says:
Oh, I remember, it was in Salcedo market that I 1st saw you.
Aug 25, 2012 | 2:28 pm