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BORROWED FROM THE BOYS
FEATHERY DELIGHTS
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Feather-embellished hemlines
edging skirts and dresses,
adorning sleeves or posing as
little plumes embroidered all-over
dresses served as concoctions
applied over cotton, leather and
linen at the Fall/Winter runways.
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Ranging from menswear staples
such as tailored blazers and
jackets that featured tartan and
striped prints to the inclusion
of fabrics such as wool, tweed
and classic suiting material in
more conventional styles, the
trend imparted a fresh spin on
womenswear classics. There was
a significant majority of feminine
silhouettes that projected power
suiting for the approaching
season.
rom actual marabou and
ostrich feathers to the less
palpable beaded fringes – sway-
inducing styles are sashaying
between street chic and
opulent exaggeration teamed
with graceful fluidity. Inspired
from a general fancy with flight
and movement, designers are
channelling the 1920’s feathering
effect by making use of everything
from tassels to shredded fabrics
and unkempt yarns and injecting
them into their collections.
ebatably the biggest
trend of the season is the
use of masculine influences to
accentuate certain aspects of
femininity. Despite a rebellious
fashion week, menswear-inspired
silhouettes and prints served as
a key inspiration for an umpteen
number of designers.