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The Animal: Birds
According to Elle magazine, designers used hummingbirds, swans, and pheasants in their bold creations this season—from abstract, graceful lines to three-dimensional birds perched on the chest and shoulders. The designers that utilized the graceful shape of birds include; Giles, Manish Arora, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kenzo, and Commuun.

The Palette: Pastels
Versace to Vuitton, knee-length to floor-length, designers gave the season a sense of airiness with a range of pastel tones.Elle noted that this trend was very popular on the runways during Fashion Week and pastels were utilized in the collections of Prada, Valentino, Versus, Louis Vuitton, and Preen.

The Item: Peplum
From Jason Wu to YSL, the peplum reigned supreme. Whether worked into a blouse or jacket, the flared design is this season’s must-have accoutrement. The peplum silhouette takes inspiration from trends of the past and has been updated by designers such as; Jason Wu, Nina Ricci, Loewe, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani.