It might be the continuation of last season’s 1920s-feathered look.  Or perhaps it’s all Al Gore’s fault, with everyone suddenly thinking green.  Either way, nature was on everyone’s minds when the models hit the runway this season.  Feathers, of course, were abundant, worn in the hair at Olivier Theyskens’ Nina Ricci (below) and on numerous jewel-toned cocktail dresses at Lanvin (bottom).  Earth tones and bohemian looks were also popular, showing up at D&G and Cavalli, as was a Native American influence, particularly at Theyskens’ show.  Flowers, that springtime staple, made several appearances, and were most exuberantly placed at Giles, where models sported both flowered hats and floral dresses. 

Another curious touch?  Animals, and plenty of them.  Bat prints were a motif at Luella, and Alexander McQueen went with a bird-of-prey theme.  The most fun use of an animal theme, though, would of course have to be the hairpieces at Sonia Rykiel (above).  From tame butterflies to stylized cat masks to startling beetles, these accessories truly stole the show.

For a timely wild look, look no further than a butterfly-print dress by French Connection or a Prada fringe bag - the perfect mix of the natural and the haute.

 

Posted on October 18th, 2007 by ashley