Jeff Leatham Has Flowers in His Future

Jeff Leatham Has Flowers in His Future Kristen Tauer Things are looking rosy for Jeff Leatham. The florist has designed arrangements for luxury fashion brands, celebrity weddings and events, including a Bulgari and Elton John Foundation Oscars party in February. He's also the artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where he creates elaborate flower displays. And — most recently — he announced his engagement to actor Colton Haynes, whom he showered with roses on Valentine's Day. Needless to say, more flowers are in Leatham's future. Sending a bouquet to the high-end professional florist can seem daunting. "When I receive flowers it's such a big deal because everyone usually says, 'I'm so nervous to send you flowers,' but for me, it could be like a bouquet of baby's breath. If someone has the character enough to send me flowers, it's so cool," Leatham says. "Even with my partner [Haynes] now, he's, like, 'I'm always so nervous to give you flowers.'" Leatham took on his L.A. post in summer 2016, which marks a full-circle arrival; he started his floral design career there in 1995. "It's kind of this great coming home type of situation, because the first time I ever Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Read More... Fashion 3