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ema
From the New York Botanical Garden’s 2024 orchid show, a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids.
Compared to last year, this year’s show had half the number of orchids and quite a few mannequins. Loved the orchids (look for them in an upcoming Garden Chat), quite meh on the rest. I mean, if you are going to be all artsy and have your mannequin wear plant pants, at least use orchids rather than succulents. What do you think, is the fashion part a hit or a miss?
The grand entrance display.
What is with the rain coat?
How old am I that I found the tunnel (18s YT short) to be the best part of the show?
I like koi fish as much as the next person but I’m puzzled by whatever is going on here.
Not a lot of orchids but, still, the designer made an effort.
The center piece in the grand hall. The back of the dress was all orchids, very nice. Here’s a full view (2:10 min YT clip)
At least there are some orchids in the vicinity of this display.
New fashion rule: Plant pants at an orchid show should be orchids.
This I liked, except for what almost happened. I’m facing the display, admiring it, when I hear a guy behind me say “Oh, look at the wondering jew!” I, of course, pivot reflexively and give him a not so nice look. Luckily, I realized just in time that he was talking about the display, and managed to avoid an embarrassing incident. I also learned the name of a cute plant.
Last, but not least, a Ms. Froggy with a grass vest.
pat
Looks like I can be first because I am in Austria and it’s noon here, but WTF? Bizarre…..
The Kropenhagen Interpretation
Not having read the post and looked only at the pictures, I assume the Met Gala has gone too far this time…
The Kropenhagen Interpretation
@The Kropenhagen Interpretation: Just playing, by the way. This is all actually really cute.
pat
It’s the blank faces and the nude bodies that look strange to me. And this should be showing off the vegetation?
Maybe you had to be there…..
The Kropenhagen Interpretation
@pat: I gotta admit, I like the pastel floral pants. I might wear that if it were, in any way, practical.
And that skirt makes a nice birdbath.
Rachel Bakes
Orchid show at NYBG I imagine. I think I’m glad we missed it this year. Those are…peculiar
Baud
Horse man will haunt my dreams.
eclare
Those staged mannequins are odd. I don’t get it.
ema
@pat:
I was there and I didn’t get it. And, I agree, some of the displays were inappropriate for a family show.
ema
@eclare:
I’m glad I am not the only one. There was something off about the displays.
ema
Forgot to mention, I hid a BJ Easter egg in the full walk video (20:25 min YT video). It’s right at the start of the video and I believe it is a BJ first.
J.
Yeah, no. I used to enjoy going to the Orchid Show when we lived in the area, but I think the NYBG missed the mark here. Thanks for sharing!
eclare
@ema:
Wow I started that video and my dog started whining. I thought the music was lovely, but I had to stop.
stinger
I find the male gaze aspect of this display offputting.
The Kropenhagen Interpretation
Have you seen the movie Sorry to Bother You(?) Excellent movie.
WaterGirl
Really appreciate the slices of life you share with us. This one is surely kind of odd. Was this covered in the media at all? I would love to know how it was received.
Betty
The center piece looks very much like the Carnival costumes they design for the annual Queen Show. Since this is the Nature Island, there are lots of either flowers or sea creatures featured.
Betty
@Baud: I believe that is a horse woman.
The Kropenhagen Interpretation
@Betty: Did you ask her?
Madeleine
I thought the theme for this orchid show sounded dim and decided to skip it. Thanks for confirming that decision. Sheesh.
Old School
I found Mr. Frog!
(Nice pictures!)
caroln
To be kind, the plant is now referred to as “wandering dude”.
ema
@eclare:
Oh, please apologize to your doggy and give him an extra treat from me.
ema
@stinger:
I agree!
ema
@WaterGirl:
Thank you! I found a couple of reviews but they are mostly descriptive. My review: I didn’t like the Fashion part.
ema
@Madeleine:
Let’s hope next year’s is better.
ema
@Old School:
Thank you!
ema
@caroln:
Noted, thank you.
JOHN MANCHESTER
@eclare: My music – thanks for the comliment! Love the orchids. Don’t like those (or any) mannequins.