Why Every Star Is Sporting Feathers Right Now—and What It Means for Your Style Game
If you thought feathers were just for birds or maybe the occasional glamorous costume, think again—because this year’s red carpet has turned into a full-on avian runway extravaganza. Remember the Oscars this year? Yeah, feathers were everywhere, fluttering like a flock of exotic birds descending on Hollywood. Teyana Taylor channeled flapper chic with a Chanel dress trimmed in ostrich tufts, and Demi Moore looked like a dazzling creature from Gucci’s wildest dreams. And it wasn’t just a one-time spectacle—the feather frenzy has spread from the glitz of the Oscars to the sun-soaked shores of Cannes, and even the buzzing streets of New York. Is fashion finally ready to take flight, leaving behind the bare-skin trend for something with a bit more… fluff? Feathers, once a subtle nod to elegance, are strutting boldly into the spotlight, embodying whimsy, freedom, and maybe a hint of rebellion. So buckle up and get ready to soar with the most feathered-forward trend of 2026. LEARN MORE
2 min readIt was at the Oscars earlier this year that it suddenly became apparent: All the stars were wearing feathers on the red carpet. Teyana Taylor went full flapper in a black-and-white Chanel dress trimmed in ostrich tufts. Demi Moore looked like a fabulous exotic bird in iridescent green-and-black plumage from Gucci. Then, the after-party saw a parade of even more downy looks—on Olivia Rodrigo, Ejae, PinkPantheress, and Jessica Alba, to name a few.
This trend can be attributed to the recent runways, where feathers reigned supreme in collections from not only Chanel, Dior, and Gucci, but also Alaïa, Diotima, Junya Watanabe, Matières Fécales, and so many others. Take a look back even further and you might remember the feather eyelashes at the Thom Browne Fall 2025 show, or the fluffy shoes from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2025 collection, which looked ready to take flight.
Now, the feather fanaticism has reached an all-time high. In the past week, stars across the globe have been embracing the trend again and again, whether on the shores of France or on the streets of New York City.
Moore in Gucci at the Cannes Film Festival.
Moore in Tamara Ralph.
You could practically fill a duvet with all the plumes that graced the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet.
Perhaps the greatest proponent of the trend has been none other than festival jury member Moore, who wore a sparkly sequined Tamara Ralph dress with a dramatic pink boa, followed shortly by an asymmetrical black gown—which spiraled around her body like a stole—fresh from the Gucci Resort 2027 collection.
Chloé Zhao in Bottega Veneta.
Sandra Hüller in Chanel couture.
But she’s far from the only Cannes attendee who’s been decked out in feathers. Her fellow jury member Chloé Zhao embraced movement too, with a pair of fuzzy-meets-feathery white pants from Bottega Veneta. Then, there was Sandra Hüller in that spiky Chanel couture coat, Julianne Moore with her shaggy Bottega Veneta bag, Salma Hayek with a quill-like Gucci neckline—the list goes on.
Julianne Moore in custom Bottega Veneta by Louise Trotter.
Salma Hayek in Gucci by Demna.
Of course, Cannes has always been a showcase for red-carpet drama, and a kickstarter for sartorial fads, but even away from the glamour of the festival, this avian motif has continued to unite our flock of celebrities this month.
Emily Blunt attends the world premiere of Jack Ryan: Ghost War in Elie Saab.
When Emily Blunt attended the world premiere of Jack Ryan: Ghost War in New York City last Friday to support her husband John Krasinski, she chose a voluminous black-feather skirt from Elie Saab for the occasion.
Not long after, Jennifer Lopez showed off her own swishy variation from Brunello Cucinelli as she did a bit of early promo for her upcoming Netflix rom-com Office Romance.
For the last couple of years, arguably the biggest red-carpet trend among female celebrities has been naked dressing—with stars embracing the sheerness as a demonstration of autonomy over their bodies in a post-Roe society. But maybe, it’s now time for fashion to take us somewhere else entirely—the skies, perhaps? While feathers have long been a symbol for elegance and grace, they can also represent something fantastical, wild, and mystical.
Only time will tell if this trend has legs, or should I say wings.
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