Fold Instructions:
- Lay your pocket square on a flat surface – smooth out the wrinkles.
- Fold the square, corner-to-corner, to create a triangle.
- Fold up one layer of the cloth so that the point overlaps the triangle’s base.
- Flip over and repeat on the other side to match.
- Create three vertical pleats by folding the cloth inward near the center.
- Repeat on the opposite side to match.
- Fold the formation in half, and create a hold near the top using an elastic band.
- Rotate the formation 180-degrees so that the base is at the bottom.
- Feather and flare the points so that they resemble the petals of a flower.
- Carefully place the fold into your jacket pocket.
About the Fold:
Is there anything that speaks elegance more than the Fleur de Lis? This symbol of French nobility is widely recognised as being synonymous with regality and formality. It is stately. This fold is meant to show off the top half of the Fleur de Lis. The Fleur de Lis is a historically a symbol of divinity of French rule, but this fold will bring a symbol of French elegance to the wardrobe.
This is a fold for a special occasion, although not too special. It shouldn’t be used as a feature in a tuxedo. It’s meant for special social occasions. Use this fold when wearing a blazer but not a tie. It is a fold that is ideal for being a feature in your ensemble, not to compliment it.
Since this is a feature of your attire, use any pocket square. It is useful for fancy edges, busy patterns, any fabric that is known to make a pocket square. Even a less-rigid fabric like silk will work well to give that Fleur de Lis style. This is a versatile fold that shows off the skill of the pocket square folder.
This fold will give others a taste of skill and elegance. There is one suggestion though; don’t try and execute this fold without experience. A poorly-folded Fleur de Lis is a sad looking Fleur de Lis. Making this fold is a stage of pride as a pocket square folder. You need to earn that.