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High Flying Fashion

Feathers take flight in the world of fashion

Implications - Feathers have been worn as fashion accessories for centuries, and now they’re coming back. Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2008 collection was greatly influenced by birds, with elaborate head pieces and dresses inspired by our feathered friends. Designers have spent the last decade exploring the 60s, the 70s and most recently, the 80s. In these complicated and high-tech times, fashion designers are looking to go back to basics, turning to mother nature for inspiration.
Trend Themes
1. Feathered Fashion - Designers are incorporating feathers in unconventional ways in fashion and accessories.
2. Avian Inspirations - Birds are a major source of inspiration for designers in their collections.
3. Artistic Collaborations - Collaborations between fashion designers and artists can lead to unique, avant-garde designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers and retailers can incorporate feathers into their collections, creating trendy and unique pieces.
2. Art - Feathers can inspire artists to create beautiful and intricate pieces of art.
3. Wedding - Feathered accessories, like bouquets and collars, can add a unique and elegant touch to wedding couture.
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Peacock-Inspired Dresses
Peacock-Inspired Dresses
Feathery, Graceful Gowns for Pre-Fall '09
The Pre-Fall 2009 ready-to-wear shows have showcased many beautiful peacock-inspired dresses, including creations from Oscar de la Renta, Nicole Miller, Badgley Mischka, Versace and Monique Lhuillier,… MORE
Feathered Footwear
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Nicholas Kirkwood Debuts His Spring 2010 Shoes at Roksanda Ilincic
Nicholas Kirkwood debuted his Spring/Summer 2010 shoe collection in London this week as part of the Roksanda Ilincic runway show. He stays true to his signature style with instantly recognizable platforms… MORE
Feather Bouquets
Feather Bouquets
Emplume's Couture Plumed Wedding Accessories for Avant-Garde Brides
Emplume's feather wedding bouquets prove that flowers aren't the only thing brides can carry as they walk down the aisle. These avant-garde couture wedding accessories can be made in nearly any shape,… MORE
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
Let’s talk some Givenchy. The gallery above features an absolutely fabulous footwear collection detailed with feathers, spikes and metallic shine. These are shoes fit for Carrie Bradshaw. These perforated… MORE
Feathered Chokers
Feathered Chokers
Peter Farago's 'Mad D' for Vs Magazine Highlights the Face & Neck
This Peter Farago editorial for Vs. Magazine is called 'Mad D,' and features model Tanya Dziahileva showcasing a range of, well, bizarre facial expressions and some hot fall fashions from Chanel. Peter… MORE
Fiercely Fashionable Feathers
Fiercely Fashionable Feathers
Not Even Big Bird Is Safe From the Onslaught of Designers
Ostriches, peacocks, pheasants, turkeys, parrots and chickens take heed; the fashion world is, literally, out for your hide. The use of feathers to adorn garments has been a practice for many civilizations… MORE
Feather Collars
Feather Collars
Peacock Shrug Adds Avian Accents to Your Apparel
My jaw dropped when I saw these feather collars from Etsy artisan TheMoonMaiden. We’ve seen plenty of avian apparel and peacock fashion, but this collar lets you bring bird influences into any outfit.… MORE
Feathered Fashiontography
Feathered Fashiontography
Katlin Aas in Dazed and Confused is a Tudor-Era Beauty
A modern monarch appears in the form of Katlin Aas in Dazed and Confused. The editorial, shot by William Selden, appears in the magazine’s November 2009 issue. Aas could be mistaken for an Elizabethan… MORE
Fur & Feather Fashion
Fur & Feather Fashion
Marcus Soder Curates Avant-Garde Animalistic Apparel
The animalistic fashion curated by stylist Marcus Soder is breathtaking. The first two images are my favorites from this set; they feature an eye-popping combination of fur and feathers and an avant-garde… MORE
play_circle_filledFeather Faces
Feather Faces
Fabulous Avian Hairpieces From the Lanvin Fall 2009 Collection
Alber Elbaz of Lanvin paid homage to the 1940s when he sent his models down the runway with elegant feather hairpieces. For Fall 2009, he used Parisian values as one of the big themes for his show. Elbaz… MORE
Feathered Fall Fashion
Feathered Fall Fashion
Avian Influences Are Aflutter for Ralph Lauren F/W ‘09
Ralph Lauren’s F/W ‘09 collection is clearly for the birds. Avian influences reign throughout the line, from feathered flutter sleeves to plumed headwear and birdlike brooches. My favorite look from… MORE
Feathered Eyebrows
Feathered Eyebrows
Krasimir Marchev Shoot Blends Vaudeville & the Circus
I'm a huge fan of the feathered eyebrows Krasimir Marchev's model rocks in this pictorial called 'lv.' The series blends influences from vaudeville and the circus with modern photo retouching technology… MORE
Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Avant Garde Headwear and Statement Haberdashery
It was really hard to choose which hats to feature in this piece as I came across so many that are simply amazing. I am most excited that hats are in style for 2009, and even more so because I can actually… MORE
Feathered Photography
Feathered Photography
Carmen Kass Takes Flight for Numero Magazine
For the latest issue of Numero Magazine, model Carmen Kass took flight in feathered looks that are bound to leave you feeling weightless. The Numero Magazine photo shoot featuring Carmen Kass has the… MORE
Thanksgiving Fashion
Thanksgiving Fashion
The Giambattista Valli Spring 2010 Collection is Feathered
Perhaps he was inspired by the legendary Thanksgiving turkey that will soon be adorning many tables because the Giambattista Valli Spring 2010 collection was one for the birds (or at least one for the… MORE
Chic Toques for Warm Heads
Chic Toques for Warm Heads
Anna Sui Jazzes up Knit Caps with Feathers & Beads
Anna Sui has revolutionized the passé knit toque with fabulous feathers and beads. Fall is a time to break out your hats and what better way than with a wool cap enhanced with gorgeous bead work and exotic… MORE
Big Bird-Inspired Cosmetics Ads
Big Bird-Inspired Cosmetics Ads
Fergie is Feathery in MAC's Viva Glam VI Lip Gloss Campaign
I guess feathery bird-like fashion is definitely in. We’ve seen it on Louis Vuitton runways, on Madonna and in new fashion editorials. Now the avian trend invades ad campaigns as well, evident in the… MORE
Feather Necklaces
Feather Necklaces
Mirit Weinstock's Accessories Are Ready to Fly Away
Mirit Weinstock’s Feather Necklace is a gorgeous way to accentuate an outfit in seasonless bright white. The piece consists of a black satin ribbon, gold chain, white feathers, and plenty of Swarovski… MORE
Fluffy Feathered Frocks
Fluffy Feathered Frocks
Wildy Elegant Blake Lively at the 'Where the Wild Things Are' Premiere
You’d think that attending a movie premiere in which the film features a cast of furry monsters would compel one to wear fur, but Blake Lively showed everyone at Alice Tully Hall on October 13th that it’s… MORE

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