How to Wear Feathers This Spring, According to the Fashion Set

When getting dressed in the morning, your first instinct likely isn’t to reach for a feather-trimmed jacket or cardigan. After all, the statement-making embellishment has long been relegated to special occasions. However, Sleeper flipped that narrative in 2017 with the launch of its celebrity-favorite feather-trim pajamas, which have since become catnip for the fashion set. Though other contemporary brands followed with their own plumage pieces, the trend never quite hit its stride—until recently. On the spring 2026 runways, designers embraced feathers in all their soft, sumptuous glory.

At Bottega Veneta, where creative director Louise Trotter unveiled her debut collection for the storied house, feathers appeared in myriad forms, from sweeping coats and vests to midi skirts and even clutches. Stella McCartney took a more daring approach, sending a model down the catwalk in a pink feather bodysuit—sans pants. Then, over at Balenciaga, plumage was seen by way of voluminous skirts and long dresses. The takeaway here? Feathers will be inescapable come spring.