Fashion with Feathers

Back in the 1930s and 1940s, Hollywood divas Carole Lombard and Jean Harlow had already adopted the look, inspired feather dresses. Then in the 1950s, it was Marilyn Monroe. Today, the Spring/Summer 2011 feathers style trend echoes the old time Hollywood. Ostrich, pheasant, peacock or other bird's feathers are embedded in breathtaking evening gowns, sandals, accessories or adornments.

A look at the old Hollywood glamour

Carole Lombard

Jean Harlow

Marilyn Monroe

These pieces are one-of-a-kind. A selection of dresses, accessories and jewels whose craftsmanship borders on art.

Givenchy Couture 2011

Givenchy Couture

Alexander McQueen, Spring 2011

Pheasant feathers

Anna Sui's silver sequin-silk-tulle dress with feather-trimed

Roger Vivier Couture 2010

Manolo Blahnik, feather T-strap sandal

Valentino, satin, brass, and ostrich-feather clutch

Lanvin, pochette satin bag

Aurelie Bidermann, 18-karat-gold-dipped goose feather necklace

Pippo Perez, white diamond angel wing

Sydney Evan, feather on lotus seed beads