Couture in Bloom

At the end of November, the third edition of the Bohol International Flower, Fashion & Food Festival (BIFF) on the Philippine island of Bohol took on a distinctly couture character. In and around Grand Resort Bohol, no fewer than 27 (inter)national floral designers collaborated on a show evening in which flowers, fashion, and experience came together during the Couture in Bloom show. Floral designer Lily Beelen represented the Netherlands.

‘Nature always tells the best story’

During the Interflora World Cup competition in Manchester, the German candidate Nicolaus Peters won the world title. His work is characterized by beautiful details and a refined approach. Who is he and what are his motivations? We spoke to the new world champion of floral design, Nicolaus Peters, two days after his victory. ‘I still can't believe I won. It's only slowly sinking in. It's an incredible achievement, I'm overwhelmed but also so incredibly proud!’