Feather couture

House of Dior (French, founded 1947), Christian Dior (French, 1905–1957). “Venus” Dress (detail), autumn/winter 1949–50, Haute Couture. Machine–sewn, hand–finished gray silk taffeta and tulle; hand–applique of gray silk tulle and horsehair petals, hand–embroidered with opalescent, gold, and silver gelatin sequins, feather paillettes, synthetic pearls, and clear crystals. Photo © Nicholas Alan Cope. #ManusxMachina #CostumeInstitute

Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli unveiled the brand’s fall-winter 2016 collection inspired by a ballerina off-duty look. Marking

In the heart of an eerie garden designed by Penny Slinger, pitched in the walls of Dior's historic headquarters, 30, Avenue Montaigne, a collection of 67 silhouettes steeped in mystery was presented. Step inside the Dior ateliers to discover the secrets inside the making of one of the most striking evening gowns in the collection, the feather dress co-created with Lemarié.

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Plumed garments by Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent and Thierry Mugler all feature in an exhibition of feathered fashion at Antwerp's Mode Museum.

Photos of the runway show or presentation for Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 RTW Shows in Paris.

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Laetitia Casta attends the 'Zulu' Premiere and Closing Ceremony during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2013 in Cannes, France.

So who do I have to kill to own that flower dress? In celebration of his life and creative vision, the Metropolitan Museum in New York will be showcasing over 100 pieces of McQueen's work from May 4th until July 31st 2011.