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Trendlet Alert: Glamorous, Decadent Peacocks

 

1. Liberty of London bathing suit 2. Katy Perry wearing a Carrera y Carrera peacock ring to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 27 3. Carrera 7 Carrera peacock ring 4. Target for Liberty maxi dress 5. Aviva Stanoff vase 6. Mark A. Perry peacock sculpture 7. Anna Sui living room 8. Anna Sui Smithsonian t-shirt image 9. Aviva Stanoff pillows 10. Freer Gallery Peacock room (images provided by featured designers/individuals/institutions)

The Look: Peacocks, known for their gorgeously elaborate, iridescent, and richly pigmented plumage, have long been considered a symbol of nobility, decadence and immortality, the latter stemming from the fact that they’re said to be able to eat poisonous plants without any side effects.

Seen In: We’ve spotted beautifully ornate iterations in both home and fashion circles: Brooklyn-based designer Aviva Stanoff, who utilizes peacock motifs in exquisite glass vases and silk-screened hand-dyed velvet cushions, says, “I love the way each feather whispers out its own individuality." Artist Mark A. Perry’s lavish sculpture, made of carved wood with gold leaf accents, is inspired by American folk art. Dwell Studio founder Christine Lemieux recently launched a line of peacock-bedecked chinoiserie sheets and pillows. Target’s new, wildly popular Liberty of London collaboration includes a myriad of peacock feathers, enlivening a range of items from coffee mugs to bathing suits. And Nicole Richie also debuted dramatic Deco-inspired jewelry (including the oversize cocktail ring we found on eBay) in her latest House of Harlow collection.

Loved By: At her fall fashion show last month, fashion designer Anna Sui debuted a line of t-shirts inspired by the Peacock Room at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art. The tees depict an illustration by artist Sara Schwartz of the famed room, which features scores of intricately painted peacock feathers all over the ceiling and leather-covered walls. It’s not the first time the designer has made a statement with the regal-looking bird: a striking taxidermy specimen is the focal point of her Manhattan living room. Not surprisingly, peacocks have also made their way to the red carpet, where celebrities have long been showing off their plumage. Case in point: On March 27th, singer Katy Perry wore a sparkling Carrera y Carrera peacock ring to Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards.

 

1. Vintage Peacock Sequin Beaded Cape (buy it now price, $98)

2. Peacock Mosaic Wall Art (buy it now price, $260)

3. New House of Harlow Cocktail Ring (buy it now price, $46.40)

4. New Handmade Peacock Beaded Purse (buy it now price, $18.70)

5. New Set of two peacock cuffs (buy it now price, $30)

6. New Kenneth Jay Lane Peacock Feather Long Chain Necklace (buy it now price, $169)

7. New Trina Turk Paulina Peacock Feather Dress (buy it now price, $68)

 

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