The word boutonnière derives from the French word for "buttonloop flower". Similar to a wedding bouquet, boutonnières were used to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. It was also used to keep bad scents away and was believed to protect against diseases. During the 19th century, boutonnières became popular with followers of the Romantic movement, adding fresh color to attire. This was one of the many accessories that a man could add to his clothing to make him stand out from the crowd, similar to picking a pair of well-polished shoes. 

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All of our boutonnières come boxed in a plastic container, with a care card.