Those on top of the latest fashion trends may opt to lighten up with a little plumage next season. From hairstyles to accessories to entire dresses and shoe adornments, avian art could score big with the style savvy.
Outrageous feathers aren't rare to see on the runway, but for the first time, the bird look may be making its way into main stream looks according to the Globe and Mail. Whether faux or real, the editors of the style section predict the look will be all the rage.
"In the fashion world, Jean-Paul Gaultier is a rock star," reports Leanne DeLap who points out the designer's fame for bringing cone bras, sailor shirts and corsets into fashion. "His ultimate muse would be a befeathered Billie Holiday," she wrote.
His collection featured over-the-top feathered headgear this season, a trend that could be incorporated into every day life more subtly by way of feathered combs, fluffy shoe adornments or feathery jewelry.
We'll know if this trend really takes off when people will start wearing enormous wings a la Victoria's Secret.
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Trend Themes
1. Feather Fashion - The use of feathers as a fashion statement is gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for designers to create unique and extravagant feather-based clothing and accessories.
2. Avian-inspired Hairstyles - Hairstyles featuring feathers are becoming a mainstream trend, opening up possibilities for hairstylists to experiment with new designs and techniques.
3. Feather Adornments - Feathered combs, shoe adornments, and jewelry are expected to become popular accessories, providing an avenue for jewelry and accessory designers to craft innovative feather-based pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore using feathers as a creative material to disrupt the industry and offer unique, eye-catching clothing designs.
2. Hairstyling - Hairstylists have the opportunity to incorporate feathers into their designs, enabling them to create distinctive and avian-inspired hairstyles.
3. Jewelry and Accessories - Jewelry and accessory designers can tap into the growing trend of feather adornments, crafting innovative and fashionable pieces that incorporate feathers for a unique look.