Showing posts with label Trendspotting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trendspotting. Show all posts

Trendspotting ~ Of Talons and Turbans



Taking flight this season is the resurrection of the turban.  It never really went away per say, it's just been laying low and (this is the one I don't get), bird-like outfits are the way to go for some who are looking to attract pray, I mean attention.



Most designers sent some kind of a turban or head wrap down the runway for their Spring shows.


And apparently, Anna Dello Russo, the Editor-at-Large for Vogue Japan keeps showing up at events in these bird like outfits.  It takes a confident woman to make these bold fashion choices.











In either case, you better own the look or don't bother.






For some, combining the turban and the bird is not out of the question.  Yes, that was an actually pheasant at one time.



If you're choosing Alexander McQueen, you're no wallflower; you're rockin' it!  Never one to shy away from the fashionably absurd, he created art to wear.  These shoes are fierce and angelic simultaneously!


But this?  Not so much!

Trendspotting~ Peacock Feathers



I have been seeing Peacock feathers everywhere.  The trend started over a year ago. Visionaries "create a buzz", then the trend (whatever it may be) trickles down and trickles down until the market becomes over saturated.  That is the nature of a trend.  We're just about there.

Peacock Feathers symbolize decadence and pride.  The jewel tone color combination IS timelessly beautiful.  

Ragland Hill Social

Matthew Williamson 



The Greek's believed Peacock feathers symbolize all knowing, all seeing because the Greek God Hera placed "eyes" on their feathers. The Hindu's associate Peacock feathers with the God Lakshmie.  The feathers represent kindness, patience and good fortune.  The Buddhist's believe that when the birds display their feathers, it is a sign of openness.  And because the birds can eat poisonous plants with no ill effects, that represents immortality.


Matthew Williamson


Elle Decor

Duralee


Robert Verdi for Kips Bay




Decor Arts Now
Sculpture via 1st Dibs



I will never get tired of seeing those beautiful birds or the lovely color combination of their feather display, but everything in moderation!

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