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| Mary Katranzou AW19 |
Often referred to as the “plume boom”, the popularity of wearing real feathers reached its peak in the early 20th century.
But ever since Miuccia Prada sent marabou and ostrich feathers down the runway for spring/summer 2017, designers have been determined to make them en vogue once again. And it seems they have succeeded.
The spring/summer 2019 catwalks have been plump with them, with everyone from Gucci and Tom Ford to Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta decorating hems, cuffs, sandals and necklines with wispy details.
More recently, feathers made an appearance at London Fashion Week, bringing a touch of old Hollywood glamour to the autumn shows.
Sesame Street’s Big Bird was the unwitting inspiration at Mary Katrantzou and JW Anderson, where models sported fabulously fluffy creations in vibrant shades of canary yellow and fuchsia pink.
“Understated” was the buzzword at Erdem, where a collection inspired by Italian nobility saw feathers sprout from two-tone gowns and headdresses, while emerging talent Richard Quinn offered a jaw-dropping feathered finale with a hooded wedding dress.
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