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Inspired by Alexander McQueen: Feather Print Maxi Dress




Last spring's Alexander McQueen collection included this resplendent chiffon dress featuring a rainbow-colored feather print...



Forever 21 at ShopStyle


...which is the first thing I thought of when I saw this Feather Print Chiffon Maxi Dress, currently for sale at Forever21.com for $27.80. It's not a copy by any means, but the colors and sweeping floor length skirt conjure up a similar mood. It's also part of the new Love 21 line (misses sizing and more modest cuts), which I have yet to see in person. Unfortunately none of the stores I've been to so far have it in stock so I guess I'll have to order online. Has anyone else tried Love 21 yet?

Off the Rack: Matthew Williamson for H&M

Matthew Williamson for H&M

I finally checked out what was left of the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection at the store on Fifth Avenue at 42nd St in NYC, and in all fairness, there wasn't very much to review. But I think I got an adequate taste of the collection's summery, world-traveler, exotic get-a-way vibe, as well as a sense of the quality (on par with the rest of H&M's "nicer" things) and the prices (steep). The only thing I really wanted was a wildly colored bag but I couldn't fathom spending $95 odd dollars on a canvas duffle from H&M, Matthew Williamson or not. Did anyone scoop up some goodies from this collection? What did you think of it?

MORE PHOTOS AFTER THE JUMP

Matthew Williamson for H&M
Pucci-esque chiffon kaftan. Love the print. No place to wear it.


Matthew Williamson for H&M
detail of the kaftan


Matthew Williamson for H&M
Ok, I'll admit I felt kinda glamorous when I tried it on...