Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to study the <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX>, a floral decoration, history of <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX>, a floral decoration, with a focus on its aesthetics, its practical use and its traditional meaning. After the examination of its history, the paper, recreated the proceeds by taking into consideration both the contemporary men's fashion, as well as the <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> designs of the past. The three factors of contemporary <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> design, in brief, are its historical meaning, the visual aesthetics and the wearability. In this paper, the research and design steps are as followed below. First, the paper examined the history of men's fashion leading up to the twenty-first century in order to get a deeper understanding of the history of <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX>. Second, the paper attempted to find the most suitable fabric materials and flowers for the <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX>, in order to produce diverse <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> that can be worn in any season and occasion. As for the fabrics that can be used to make the <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX>, organza can be used for the S/S season, and wool, tweed and suede can be used for the F/W season. The major characteristics that differentiate the kinds of <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> are the "Carnation" and the "Rose of Sharon". The 'Rose of Sharon' <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> as the symbol of our nation possesses an intricate meaning and practical function, so that this <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> is used as an alternative badge of the national assembly and other social-national institutions and their members. This idea expands into other social and individual features that the <TEX>$boutonni{\grave{e}}re$</TEX> is a differentiated fashion item that provides other personal styles and expresses individuality.

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