Summer Flower Show 2023: Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter
MAY 6 – SEPT. 24, 2023
This summer guests experienced a glimpse into the iconic career of Billy Porter through extravagant fashion designs and brilliant horticultural displays. Flowers Meet Fashion brought extravagant designs and brilliant horticultural displays inspired by Billy Porter’s local roots and array of accomplishments as an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright.
Watch the Summer Flower Show: Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter Virtual Tour Video
Phipps invites you to Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter. This spectacular show features brilliant horticultural displays and breathtaking fashion designs inspired by Billy Porter's local roots and iconic array of accomplishments as an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. With the help of six professional fashion designers and costumers and students from Billy’s local alma maters, Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh CAPA High School, Phipps has created an unforgettable experience for all. See every room and bloom in a beautiful 20-minute video walkthrough with musical accompaniment, then experience an alternate version of the show that features commentary from Associate Director of Exhibits Jordyn Melino. The video can be rented or purchased to watch as many times as you'd like. You can also share the beauty of Phipps' Summer Flower Show: Monet in Bloom by buying a copy of our Virtual Tour Video as a gift for a loved one!
The video is available for $4.99 for Phipps members (email members@phipps.conservatory.org to request a discount code) and $9.99 for nonmembers, allowing guests access to stream and watch as many times as they’d like on Windows, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and Chromecast. The video can also be rented for a 24-hour viewing window for $4.99.
Welcome Center

Palm Court

Victoria Room

Sunken Garden


Broderie Room


South Conservatory


Gallery Room


Serpentine Room


Photos © Paul g. Wiegman