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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jess Cartner-Morley in New York

Thom Browne takes flight in New York with feathers, herons and magpies

A model on the catwalk in an embroidered tweed jacket
Jackets were charmingly embroidered with herons and magpies at the Thom Browne show in New York. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

Thom Browne has said that if one of his catwalk shows receives only positive reviews, he worries he has played it too safe. He much prefers to ruffle a few feathers.

Literally so, this season. Birds, which along with shrunken grey suits are a Thom Browne signature, were everywhere. The models’ eyelashes, made from bright feathers, had a wingspan that dusted the collar. Above the catwalk, 2,000 origami birds were suspended in flight.

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