Light as Air: The Surprising Rise of Feathers in Summer Fashion Feathers: long associated with the opulence of winter galas and dramatic couture shows, they’re hardly what one expects to see in the blazing heat of summer. Yet this year, some of the most influential names in fashion and the celebrities who wear them have made feathers not just seasonally appropriate, but downright irresistible. At a recent exclusive soirée, Beyoncé graced the red carpet in a blush-colored fea