here magic meets floral artistry, this is the essence of Whispering Wings, an ethereal collection created by Gábor Nagy and inspired by the delicate harmony of flora and fauna. These dreamlike bouquets, also featured in our magazine The Story of M, invite you to step into a world of botanical beauty and sublime detail. Look closely and you’ll discover butterflies, bees, and dragonflies subtly woven among the blooms. Each one adding a whisper of life to the design.
About Gábor Nagy
Gábor Nagy is a renowned Hungarian floral designer whose love for floristry began in childhood, nurtured in his parents’ flower shop. Following in the footsteps of his mother, who is also a floral designer, Gábor has grown into an international talent, teaching demonstrations and workshops both in Hungary and abroad. His list of accolades is impressive: Youth European Champion Floral Designer, Hungarian Champion (2017), Eurofleurs winner (2017), Vice European Champion (2022), and silver medalist at the World Cup in 2025. Gábor draws most of his inspiration from nature, art, and fashion.
The butterfly effect
Gábor Nagy: “The bouquet base is crafted from wire and wrapped in paper, with holographic butterflies affixed to the wire ends. Their iridescent tones complement the vivid colours of the flowers, creating a playful interplay of hues. Thanks to the base's lightness, I was able to arrange the botanical materials in a loose, airy spiral. This allowed each bloom the opportunity to showcase its individual form and character. The wire structure also proved useful in repositioning the flowers precisely after placement.”
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The botanical
Gábor Nagy: “For this bouquet, I aimed to construct a base entirely from botanical materials, which led me to choose Limonium. Its longevity without water made it ideal for crafting into garlands, which I then secured onto a simple wire framework. The garlands flow from the bottom to the top of the structure, with the densest concentration at the base, gradually thinning towards the top. I arranged the flowers in a spiral, filling the inner space of the frame, with just a few extending slightly beyond it. The darker-toned flowers were placed nearer the base and centre, while lighter hues were positioned towards the top and sides. The natural movement of the Clematis harmonised beautifully with the other flowers, enhancing the bouquet’s light and airy character.”
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The dragonfly
Gábor Nagy: “Black diffuser sticks are glued onto the surface of the wire base I had constructed, leaving enough space between them to accommodate the flower heads. The overall movement of the bouquet is upward, but to soften this direction slightly, I incorporated a few dried vines. The dark base paired beautifully with the purple and blue tones, which inspired my choice of blooms: striking Delphinium, Scabiosa, Aster, Clematis and Eryngium. The flowers were arranged in parallel to the base, enhancing the clean, structured look while maintaining a refined elegance.”
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The honeycomb
Gábor Nagy: “Honeycomb paper, often used for packaging, can also serve as a decorative element in bouquet construction. In this design, I created an elongated bouquet frame from wire and incorporated honeycomb paper, specifically the type used for bottle protection. I then arranged the flowers in a spiral, nestling them between the paper’s layers. Ammi and Solidago were placed nearer the handle, while the elegant white Clematis was arranged above and in slightly elevated positions. To lighten the composition’s appearance, I added Clematis 'Kibo' and Chasmanthium, softening the overall surface.”
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Looking for more inspiration?
View these designs from the Whispering Wings collection below: The origami cranes bouquet, the moth bouquet, the bee bouquet, the blue butterfly bouquet and the peacock feather bouquet.
Are you as captivated by these imaginative creations as we are? The natural world is full of inspiration waiting to be explored. Let’s take a cue from Gábor Nagy and begin creating with wonder, curiosity, and a renewed appreciation for nature’s magic.
