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First, tomboyish style icon Alexa Chung wore them on her nails. Then, Versace featured them all over the dresses and bustiers of its H&M collection. Now, Stella McCartney is printing denim with them. We're talking about palm trees, which are having a moment right now. McCartney's are more subtle than the rest; the trees look more like "acid wash or tie-dye" than Tommy Bahama. [T Mag; Previously; Previously]