According to the Society of American Florists, an estimated 250 million roses are produced for Valentine’s Day each year. One of the most lasting romantic symbols, the V-Day emblem has been an inspiration for poets and artists since the time of Shakespeare. It’s only fitting that fashion designers would turn the fragrant flower into a romantic motif representative of love, desire, and femininity. Whether incorporating actual flowers into stunning couture garments or reimagining the rose in embroidery and patterns, these runway looks make a floral fashion statement. Below, some of the most iconic instances of roses on the runway from Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, and more.
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 1996 GETTY IMAGES
BETSEY JOHNSON SPRING/SUMMER 1994 INSTAGRAM
YVES SAINT LAURENT HAUTE COUTURE SPRING 1999 INSTAGRAM
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SPRING/SUMMER 2007 INSTAGRAM
DOLCE & GABBANA SPRING/SUMMER 2018 RTW GETTY IMAGES
DOLCE & GABBANA SPRING/SUMMER 2018 GETTY IMAGES
MOSCHINO SPRING/SUMMER 2018 RTW GETTY IMAGES
MOSCHINO FALL/WINTER 2018 RTW GETTY IMAGES
BLUMARINE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 GETTY IMAGES
BLUMARINE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 GETTY IMAGES
MARC JACOBS SPRING/SUMMER 2020 GETTY IMAGES
DIOR HAUTE COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 GETTY IMAGES
FENDI ROMA 90 YEARS ANNIVERSARY 2016 GETTY IMAGES
FENDI ROMA 90 YEARS ANNIVERSARY 2016 GETTY IMAGES
MAISON MARGIELA SPRING/SUMMER 2006 MAISON MARGIELA
2010 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW GETTY IMAGES
“LOVE BRINGS LOVE” 2021 SHOW – IN HONOR OF ALBER ELBAZ BY AZ FACTORY GETTY IMAGES
OSCAR DE LA RENTA FALL/WINTER 2018 GETTY IMAGES
OSCAR DE LA RENTA FALL/WINTER 2018 GETTY IMAGES
SCHIAPARELLI HAUTE COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2019 GETTY IMAGES
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2012 GETTY IMAGES
RALPH LAUREN MBFW FALL/WINTER 2010 GETTY IMAGES
BADGLEY MISCHKA SPRING/SUMMER 2019 GETTY IMAGES
VALENTINO WOMENSWEAR FALL/WINTER 2021 GETTY IMAGES
CAROLINA HERRERA SPRING/SUMMER 2019 FERNANDA CALFAT
From CR Fashion Book
