Fleurs de Villes, the world-renowned floral exhibition on view throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, returned to Texas for the second year at NorthPark Center from March 19-23, 2025. Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE was a fresh floral celebration of NorthPark’s commitment to the arts, inspired by North Texas' distinguished arts and cultural scene.
This exhibition featured a curated collection of 16 one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins, all created by North Texas' most talented floral designers with themes chosen by the region’s vibrant arts and cultural organizations. Each floral display distinctively showcased the featured institution, encompassing the disciplines of dance, music, theater, visual arts, and more.
Along with new organization/florist pairings for 2025, we also welcomed Park Place Dealerships as the Official Automotive Sponsor. Concepto transformed a Porsche Macan Electric 4 into an abundant floral installation in Nordstrom Court and Bellissimi Fiori decorated a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 Coupe in SouthCourt.
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AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
HAWTHORNE'S FLORAL COMPANY
This floral mannequin brought to life the elegance of James McNeill Whistler's Study for Symphony in Flesh Color and Pink: Portrait of Mrs. Frances Leyland, 1871-1874, with a monochrome palette of golds and creams, seamlessly blending dried and preserved elements with fresh, voluminous blooms. Thoughtful details adorned the bust, sleeves, and collar, while delicate cinching at the waist enhanced the silhouette. The design flowed into a lavish, full skirt of fresh flowers, creating a striking balance between texture and movement. Featured florals included roses, orchids, carnations, billy balls, hydrangeas, and amaranthus.
ANITA N. MARTINEZ BALLET FOLKLORICO
LE BLOOM DALLAS
Le Bloom Dallas' floral mannequin, inspired by Colima, captured its vibrant traditions and the elegance of its women. Bold pink florals reflected the energy of Colima’s festivals, while delicate lace details mirrored the intricate artistry of traditional Colima garments. Flowing floral skirts in various shades of pink (from deep magentas to soft blushes) created movement, much like fabric in motion. Lighter tones lifted and swirled, while deeper hues added depth. Intricate floral accents echoed Colima’s fine craftsmanship, layering texture and complexity. Featured botanicals included amaranth, pink and white carnations, baby’s breath, and craspedia. This design celebrated the region’s rich artistry, embodying pride, grace, and cultural heritage in every bloom.
BROADWAY DALLAS
FIORE X 7 FLOWER BAR
Fiore x 7 Flower Bar's floral mannequin embodied Simba’s journey in Disney’s The Lion King, symbolizing his resilience, triumph, and the unity of the Circle of Life. Inspired by the rich colors and textures of his iconic Broadway costume and mask, the design featured lush florals that evoke the grandeur of the savanna and the wisdom of the Tree of Life, highlighting the connection between all living beings. Featuring roses, pincushions, carnations, banana leaves, pampas grass, steel grass, bamboo, bunny tails, and skeleton leaves, this striking display radiated strength, growth, and harmony—bringing the magic of The Lion King to life in celebration of Broadway Dallas’ upcoming production.
DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
AVANT GARDEN
Drawing inspiration from Seward Johnson’s Unexpected Encounter, Avant Garden's mannequin portrayed a woman in a striking, modern, off-the-shoulder gown that made a bold statement. Her sleek, tight bun of amaranthus added a contemporary touch, while a soft pastel palette enhanced the elegance of the design. She held a parasol adorned with pink carnations and German statice, shading herself from the sun as it sets over White Rock Lake, a nod to the Dallas Arboretum’s Cool Thursdays Concert Series’ scenic charm. A large violin crafted from dogwood and eucalyptus stood behind her, symbolizing the live music performances that fill the gardens. At the base, fresh tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils—flowers prominently displayed at the Arboretum—brought a touch of the garden’s signature beauty to the scene.
DALLAS CONTEMPORARY
CONCEPTO
Concepto's mannequin was inspired by the craftsmanship of tapestry, specifically Mika Tajima’s Negative Entropy, a series of Jacquard-woven portraits of textile factories and data centers on view at Dallas Contemporary. Tajima transformed field recordings of production sounds into digital spectrograms, assigning colors to waveforms that were then woven into fabric—blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Reflecting this process, this design transformed sound into a striking visual form. A woven wheat base formed the skirt, its arrangement evoking movement, while lime green carnations and blue-green thistles created degradé effect inspired by Tajima’s work. Layers of grasses and woven palm structures added texture and depth, with orchids interspersed throughout for a final touch of elegance.
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
BRANCHING OUT EVENTS
Branching Out Events' display evoked one of the sculptural figures from Marisol’s The Party in flowers, capturing the playful and eclectic essence of her iconic work on view at the Dallas Museum of Art. Drawing on Marisol’s Venezuelan ancestry, this design featured botanicals that reflect the country’s rich cultural and natural heritage. The bodice incorporated cacao beans, a nod to Venezuela’s renowned cacao production, while a striking headpiece, inspired by the chosen figure in The Party, featured flocked branches and a base of bleached Italian ruscus and amaranthus. Every component, from the bubblegum pink carnations and roses, to the rich brown and green magnolia foliage, was meticulously considered in order to create a one-of-a-kind floral expression that celebrates Marisol’s artistic vision.
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FLEURS DE SOL FLORAL DESIGN
This floral mannequin design showcased a green bodice accented with rich burgundy hues, while the skirt, crafted from agonis and plumosa, added texture and fullness, evoking the elegance of the harpist featured in the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's performance of Sibelius Symphony No. 3. The harp itself was wrapped in leaves, mimicking the natural look of wood. Patches of moss, interwoven with blooms and greenery, emerged throughout, symbolizing the depth and sophistication of the instrument’s sound. The color palette—white, green, brown, burgundy, and mauve/toffee—mirrored the refinement of orchestral music. The flowing arrangement of flowers created a symphony of blooms, capturing the movement and rhythm of the composition and bringing the music to life.
DALLAS THEATER CENTER
BLUSHINGTON BLOOMS
Inspired by the vibrant and colorful story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Dallas Theater Center, Blushington Blooms created the famous coat from a dazzling cascade of fresh flowers in a full spectrum of colors, each hue blending seamlessly into the next. Roses, hydrangeas, anthurium, orchids, and daisies were arranged in bold, vertical stripes with geometric patterns. Layers of blooms added depth and texture, creating the illusion of flowing fabric. His arms extended gracefully, as if mid-dance, with delicate drapings of ti leaves and other accents that reflect the coat’s dynamic movement. This whimsical and kaleidoscopic design celebrated Joseph’s journey and the dream-like splendor of his coat, embodying the lively spirit of this renowned musical.
FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FLOWER SHACK BLOOMS
Flower Shack Bloom's display was inspired by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s 2025/26 Wild West Rodeo concerts, celebrating Fort Worth’s rich rodeo heritage and western art. This design embodied the boldness and resilience of the Wild West, while embracing the modern flair of Texas western style. The team envisioned a FWSO violinist in iconic western fashion—a pearl snap shirt, a cowgirl hat, and boots—capturing the spirit of Fort Worth’s Western culture. Pressed hellebores were woven into the boot details, while pampas grass and dried foliage evoked the textures of the Texas plains. Beans and legumes reflected the turquoise jewelry often seen in western fashion, adding a unique touch. Roses and delphinium flowers enhanced the design, paying tribute to Fort Worth’s Wild West legacy with a contemporary, elegant twist.
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM
JUSTINE'S FLOWERS
Justine's Flowers' floral interpretation of Venus at Vulcan’s Forge, 1769, captured the movement and sensuality of the painting, where Venus, the goddess of love, rests at Vulcan’s forge while he crafts armor for her son, Aeneas. The flowing fabric around Venus and the cloud-like shapes beneath her were represented by lush, textured flowers, enhancing the ethereal effect. Strelitzia leaves reflected the fluidity of the fabric, while Vulcan’s sword was incorporated to symbolize the role of the forge and the weaponry in the story. Doves, symbols of love, were placed on Venus’s shoulder and among the clouds, while soft textures like Spanish moss, dusty miller, bunny tails, and raffia added depth and dimension.
MEADOWS MUSEUM
SAGE FINE FLOWERS
As a floral tribute to Flaming June, 1895, by Frederic, Lord Leighton, Sage Fine Flowers captured the essence of color, flow, sensuality, and heat found in this iconic painting. Coral charm peonies, mokara orchids, carnations, and free spirit roses reflected the vibrant orange of her gown and the warm hues of the setting sun glow on her skin, evoking sensual beauty and the heat of summer. To emphasize her youthful sensuality, the flowers contrasted the soft curves of her dress with bold angles, symbolizing the delicate balance between softness and strength. Framed against a vibrant backdrop, she emerged anew, embodying the rebirth of feminine sensuality once repressed in the Victorian era, now awakened. Flaming June is a part of the Meadows Museum's exhibition titled The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce.
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
DR DELPHINIUM DESIGNS + EVENTS
Dr Delphinium's floral mannequin was inspired by the vibrant abstract works of Aubrey Williams and Frank Bowling on view at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, fusing the artists' use of bold colors and painterly textures. The design was also influenced by Williams’ enduring fascination with pre-Columbian cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, featuring striking hues and intricate details, including an oversized headdress, a warrior mask motif, and a sun and moon staff. Soft, billowing florals—such as delphinium, pampas grass, and plumosa grass—enveloped the design, reflecting the dynamic use of color and abstraction seen in Williams' and Bowling’s art. The piece also incorporated vanda orchids, roses, hydrangeas, and mimosa, adding depth and movement, while forsythia, kniphofia, craspedia, and strawflower provided textural accents.
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
TWELVE THIRTY FOUR BOUTIQUE
Twelve Thirty Four's design embodied both movement and stillness, softness and strength—an homage to the serene balance found in the urban oasis of the Nasher Sculpture Center. Flowing weeping willows inspired her silhouette, with green ti leaves, thistle, and hanging amaranthus evoking fluidity. Earthy rust-colored strawflowers, vanda orchids, and mums reflected the garden’s natural warmth, while roses and preserved amaranthus added depth and texture, mirroring the layered interplay of light and form throughout the garden.
TEXAS BALLET THEATER
KATE MCLEOD STUDIO
Kate McLeod Studio captured the moment in Texas Ballet Theater's production of Giselle when she plucks the petals from a daisy to question her love’s devotion. Poised in an arabesque, the mannequin embodied Giselle’s grace while foreshadowing the heartbreak to come. Her skirt, resembling a flower in bloom, was layered with delicate petals crafted from small blossoms, creating movement and texture. A meadow-like backdrop, rich with lilies, enhanced the romantic yet bittersweet atmosphere. Through soft, airy florals like strawflowers, craspedia, and lunaria, this display reflected the fleeting nature of love and heartbreak in Giselle’s tragic story.
THE CLIBURN
BELLISSIMI FIORI
Bellissimi Fiori was inspired by the Cliburn's celebrated past medalist Beatrice Rana’s Italian heritage and the stunning yellow gown she wore on stage. Mimosa, a national symbol of Italy, embodies joy, elegance, and artistic brilliance—qualities that reflect her captivating presence. The mannequin’s gown cascaded with yellow florals, flowing like a pianist’s hands glide across the keys. Instead of a physical piano, black and white dried flowers formed an abstract, stylized composition, evoking the essence of a grand piano. This design transformed music into a floral masterpiece, honoring Rana’s artistry, the legacy of Van Cliburn, and the prestigious competition that continues to shape the future of classical piano.
THE DALLAS OPERA
THE DESIGN HAUS
The Dallas Opera’s 2025/2026 season features The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic and enchanting tale. In this poetic opera, a young prince recounts his interstellar adventures to a stranded pilot, with his love for a single rose at the heart of his journey. This design was inspired by Rose’s costume, with voluptuous red petals billowing from her shoulders and hips, capturing the elegance of a flower in full bloom. A rich mix of florals, accented with red roses and spray roses, added depth and texture, while her hair burst outwards, showing her playful yet willful nature. Green ti leaves and thistle formed her verdant stem and protective thorns—symbols of her vulnerability and desire to protect herself. Thoughtfully selected flowers ensured lasting beauty, reflecting the delicate yet enduring spirit of the Little Prince’s cherished rose.
PARK PLACE PORSCHE
CONCEPTO
PARK PLACE MOTORCARS
BELLISSIMI FIORI