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Behind the Print: Flock of Flamingos
It wasn’t too much of a balancing act to create this prettiest of pinks print. Flock of Flamingos features our warm weather feathered friends in their signature color.
Amy Voloshin
July 2022
Behind the Print: Flock of Flamingos
Christiane (our Art Director and Print Designer) and I are fascinated with flamingos and their beautiful feathers. After so many people told us they loved the flamingo motif in our Flamenco print, we knew we wanted to paint a new design that really let the bird be the star of the show. I think flamingos are so intriguing in that their bright pink hue comes from the food they eat. They’re so quirky and comical to watch — it seems like their personalities and voices are as loud as their color! With Flock of Flamingos, we wanted to keep that lively spirit in mind.
Pink flamingo print
Flock of Flamingos: What Inspired Our Pink Flamingo Print Fabric
Like many of our prints, Flock of Flamingos was inspired by a mix of artistic loves (think coffee-table books filled with antique Audubon illustrations), as well as inspiration drawn from recent travel. Earlier this winter, we spent some time in Tulum, Mexico. Every morning, I would take a meandering walk down a jungle-lined street before heading out to the beach. While there weren’t flamingos here, there were plenty of tourists wearing flamingo-hued bikinis!
Painting the flamingos
I think this flamingo print fabric offers a great feminine juxtaposition to our Tropical Oasis print — both conjure visions of lush, overgrown tropics. While Tropical Oasis is cool and verdant, Flock of Flamingos is rosy and optimistic. Our flamingos are surrounded by an array of tropical flora, including the flowering Plumeria (also known as frangipani). These colorful plants grow into lush trees in tropical locations like Hawaii and India, but can also be kept in colder climates as quirky potted plants. It’s safe to say that this feminine print will be perfect for the warmer months — and we think it would be so darling for getting-ready outfits before wedding parties!
Delicate hand painted birds
Flock of Flamingos: Shopping Our Pink Flamingo Pajamas Collection
For a different type of animal print pajamas, trade spots for bright feathers with Flock of Flamingos. These extra-soft 100% organic cotton pajamas feel as breezy as they look — while still being cozy, of course. For a printed pajamas set, you can slip into a Flock of Flamingos Short Sleep Set during those warm nights. You can also lounge in a Flock of Flamingos Pintuck Nightgown for a flowy dress style.
Join the flock: A maximalist dream come true, the Flock of Flamingos print will make you feel like you’re resting during a tropical vacation.
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