GORGEOUS MADNESS
A taste of carefree femininity wrapped around a gift.
Gorgeous Madness was born out of a nostalgic feeling for untamed youthfulness, the kind that remind us of those summer afternoons when the school holidays had just started.
An Ode to Girlhood & Creative Chaos
With shades of pink, green, and turquoise dominating the design, the wrapping paper collage is an ode to girlhood, inspired by the Barbie universe. A time when daydreams were not separate from reality and everything was possible.
This was also a time for creative exploration; the untamed, not aesthetically-pleasing kind. A messy drawing hidden within a journal, poetry scribbled on a piece of napkin, and an unfinished beads bracelet made especially for a friend.
Gorgeous Madness stands for beautiful chaos, the wild, naïve, and messy creative process which, at its core, is rooted in femininity. Girlhood is creative chaos. It tastes like watermelon and vanilla ice cream and smells of fig, chamomile, and hibiscus.
The scene transports us into a universe where summer never ends. Palm trees line the coast and the sea is always warm and welcoming. Pastel pink tiles frame the pool; its turquoise waters feel surreal, as if they are made of translucent plastic. Everything is lucid, moving rhythmically like a goldfish in a bowl.
The premium wrapping paper “Gorgeous Madness” from Manuela Menzi Studio adds a layer of dreamy nostalgia to any gift.