Birds of a Feather

Alexander McQueen.  Paris, Fall 2010. photo courtesy of harpersbazaar.com

...Flock together.  Namely, the latest trends of design, both fashion and interior, tend to be linked by similar trends and motifs.  Currently, one such trend is the influence of our friends of the winged variety. Birds of all persuasions are influencing design from sweaters of feathers to rooms of plumes.

Derek Lam, image courtesy of Harper's Bazaar.

Owl sculpture by designer Michele Varian

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Gown by Jason Wu, image courtesy of Harper's Bazaar.

Living Room design by Michelle Adams, image courtesy of Lonny Magazine.

1. "Golden Finch Birdcage" Pendant.  Kate Spade. 

2. "Joelle" Mirror. Clayton Gray Home.

3."Owl Stud" Earrings, MARC by Marc Jacobs, Neiman Marcus

4. "Snow Owl" Bookends  by Spisani Barney's

5. "Duck Leg" Vanity Mirror. Clayton Gray Home.

1. "Glendalough" Wallpaper, Osborne & Little

2. "Proud Plumes" Scarf,  Anthropologie

3. "Chocolate Peacock" Pillow, Michele Varian

4. "Rowan" Dress by Rachel Pally, Shopbop.com

5.  "Jeweled Peacock" Brooch, Kate Spade

6. "Sunbird" Sheet Set, Anthropologie

1. "Bird on a Branch" Metallic Pillow by Michele Varian

2. "Grande Diego" French Lantern , designed by Sandy Chapman, available through Circa Lighting

3. "Silva Embroidered" Dress by Erdem, Barney's

4. "Blue Bird"Chair by Old Hickory Tannery, Neiman Marcus

5."Petal to the Metal" Bag by MARC by Marc Jacobs,  pursepage.com