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75 Fabulous Shoulder Fashions

From Shoulder Pad Bras to Chic Box Shoulders

— April 6, 2011 — Fashion
When we crossed over to the 21st century, many speculated that the once prominent 80s shoulder pads were long gone; however, this compilation of shoulder fashions proves otherwise. Not only have they been brought back, but shoulder pads and fashions have also remained on point and with a new attitude. Emphasized pointy shoulders have now become accessorized with chains, jewels and even more height than ever.

Whether it is multi-layered shoulder cuffs or donned with human hair, shoulder fashions have made their footprint into the fashion industry with fierce attitude and jaw-dropping designs.

Thanks to the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna and of course, Lady Gaga, emphasizing shoulder fashions promote an avant-garde sense of style as well as a confident and fearless approach to mainstream fads.
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Rosy Boleros
Rosy Boleros
Mary and Angelika's Nature-Inspired Jacket Screams Summer
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Electric Blue Boleros
Electric Blue Boleros
Angelika Liv Welcomes Spring with a Rosy Victorian Cover-Up
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71
Showstopping Sequin Suits
Showstopping Sequin Suits
Giorgio Armani to Create Concert Costumes for Lady Gaga
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70
Luxe Linebacker Looks
Luxe Linebacker Looks
Alexandre Herchcovitch Exaggerates Proportions for Spring
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69
Galactic Shoulder Pads
Galactic Shoulder Pads
MLY Black Label 2010 Lookbook is Quirky
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68
One-Shoulder Fashion
One-Shoulder Fashion
Tami Farrell Bares Shoulder in Summer Dress
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67
Shoulder Yackcessories
Shoulder Yackcessories
Fashion Flair by Baptiste Viry that People Talk About
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66
Giant Blooming Shoulders
Giant Blooming Shoulders
Sex & the City Movie Already an Influence
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65
Spiked-Shoulder Fashion
Spiked-Shoulder Fashion
The Bat Jacket is Made for Badass Fashionable Villains
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64
Denim Shoulder Pads
Denim Shoulder Pads
Keira Knightley in W Magazine
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63
Shoulder Pad Biker Jackets
Shoulder Pad Biker Jackets
Beef Up Your Look with the Kaylee Tankus Moto Jacket
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62
Seniorita Chic
Seniorita Chic
The Collette Dinnigan Spring 2010 Collection is Conquistador-Inspired
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61
Extravagant Fur Accessories
Extravagant Fur Accessories
The Maison Martin Margiela Scarf Makes You Feel Warm & Fuzzy Inside
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60
Ruffled Shoulder Swimwear
Ruffled Shoulder Swimwear
The Walerio Araujo Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Makes a Splash
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59
Chunky Knit Frocks
Chunky Knit Frocks
Daniel Gil & Fernando Torres Collaborate For London Design
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58
Space Invader Fashion
Space Invader Fashion
Louise Goldin Fall 2010 Collection Shows 3-Dimensional Perfection
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57
Pointy Shoulder Pads
Pointy Shoulder Pads
Marie Claire Italia April 2010 Shows Masculine Sportswear
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56
Human Hair Shoulder Pads
Human Hair Shoulder Pads
The Holly Russell Collection is Buzzworthy
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55
Boarded Up Fashion
Boarded Up Fashion
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2011 Collection Flattens Out the Runway
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54
Crystal Cluster Shoulder Pads
Crystal Cluster Shoulder Pads
The Louise Amstrup S/S 2010 Collection Looks Threatening
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53
Trekkie Couture
Trekkie Couture
Style Stolen Straight from Star Trek for Todd Lynns Spring 2010
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52
Voluminous Shoulder Chic
Voluminous Shoulder Chic
Extravagant Givenchy Bolero Coverings for Fall 2009
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51
Shoulder Holsters
Shoulder Holsters
Public Image Gives the Fanny Pack a Gun-Like Makeover
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50
Figure Accentuating Fashion
Figure Accentuating Fashion
James Mountford Puts the ‘Hip' in Hip Fashion
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Giant Shoulder Thorns
Giant Shoulder Thorns
Mexican Designer ‘Teamo' Makes Pointed Fashion Statement
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48
All-Black Editorials
All-Black Editorials
Ocean Drive's 'Operating in the Black' Shows Off Fall's Signature Shade
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47
Galactic Shoulder Pads
Galactic Shoulder Pads
Agnete Hegelund for Elle Denmark August 2010 is No-Nonsense
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Chic Box Shoulders
Chic Box Shoulders
Sold-Out Dress from Blak Shows Some 80s Love
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45
Horned Shoulder Pads
Horned Shoulder Pads
The Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue China August 2010 Editorial Shows Sharp Shoulders
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44
Peculiar Pigskin Pictorials
Peculiar Pigskin Pictorials
Alfred Kovac Shoots an Haute Athletic Spread for Ozon Winter 2010
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Shoulder Shields
Shoulder Shields
Fierce Fashions on Display at the Todd Lynn Fall 2010 Show
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42
Feathered Shoulder Pads
Feathered Shoulder Pads
The Heather Marks Vogue Mexico Editorial is Uniquely Rebellious
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41
Broad-Shouldered Outfits
Broad-Shouldered Outfits
Paco Peregrin's Mujer De Negro Series is All About Punk Couture
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40
Bold Shoulders & Giant Bows
Bold Shoulders & Giant Bows
Steven Meisel is 'In the Mood' for 40s Silhouettes in Vogue
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39
Shoulder-Baring Fashion
Shoulder-Baring Fashion
Yiorgos Eleftheriades' Collection Unveiled a Chic Greek Goddess
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38
Morticia-Inspired Torso Tassels
Morticia-Inspired Torso Tassels
The Mascherina Modern Mourning Shoulder Piece is Hot
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37
Spock Ear Shoulders
Spock Ear Shoulders
'Street 15' in Vogue Korea Blends Shoulder Pads & Futuristic Silhouettes
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36
T-Shirts With Shoulder Pads
T-Shirts With Shoulder Pads
Basics-Maker Three Dots Creates Sculpted Tee
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35
Shirtless Shoulder Caps
Shirtless Shoulder Caps
'Petra' by Andrea Zvadova Features Some Sensual Photographs
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34
Linebacker Shoulders
Linebacker Shoulders
Football-Inspired Fashion Plucked from the Gridiron
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33
Spike Skirts
Spike Skirts
Dazed and Confused Brings Back the Styles of the 80s
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32
Shoulder Puff Blouses
Shoulder Puff Blouses
Chanel Iman Glistens in Spanish Vogue February 2010
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31
Victorian Shoulder Pads
Victorian Shoulder Pads
The Rachel Freire Ruffle Bolero is a Classic and Bold Look
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30
Slicked-Back Silhouettes
Slicked-Back Silhouettes
Heidi Mount Rocks Sultry Snakeskin Pants in this Hedi Slimane Shoot
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29
Ruffled Fashiontography
Ruffled Fashiontography
Surface Magazine Issue #81 Shows Tulle Like Never Before
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28
Padded Bodysuits
Padded Bodysuits
Vilsbol De Arce Swimsuits Feature Futuristic Linebacker Shoulders
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27
One-Shouldered Fur Shrugs
One-Shouldered Fur Shrugs
Kim Kardashian Fur Obsession is on the Rise
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26
Metallic Shoulder Art
Metallic Shoulder Art
‘Wearable Metal Origami' by Tine de Ruysser is Form-Fitted
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Fashionable Football Editorials
Fashionable Football Editorials
'Wild Cats' in Vogue Korea April is an All-American Treat
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Sharp Shoulder Leather
Sharp Shoulder Leather
Victoria Beckham Flies in Black Balmain Mes Coco Jacket
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Furry Shoulder Pads
Furry Shoulder Pads
Jason Kibbler Showcases 'The New Fur' in Vogue China
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22
Shoulder Jewelry
Shoulder Jewelry
Quirky Accessories, Chains & Architectural Shoes in Stiletto Magazine
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21
Shoulder Pad Bras
Shoulder Pad Bras
Gaultier and La Perla Team Up to Create Fabulously Undressed Garments
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Armored Side-Slingers
Armored Side-Slingers
Rihanna's Fleet Ilya Medieval Cross-Body Bag
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Galactic Fashion
Galactic Fashion
Julie Eilenberger's Futuristic Fashions Inspired by Space Odyssey
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Birdcage Frocks
Birdcage Frocks
The ‘Chromat Garments' Shoji Collection Ties You into Style
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Puffy Shoulder Fashion
Puffy Shoulder Fashion
Rihanna's Futuristic Louis Vuitton Top
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90s Cross-Dressing
90s Cross-Dressing
‘Fall For Heidi' in V Magazine
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15
Shoulder Sling Satchels
Shoulder Sling Satchels
The KangaTek Bandolier Bag is a Convenient Carrier
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14
Road Warrior Bikini Fashion
Road Warrior Bikini Fashion
Wilfredo Alexander Channels Mad Max for His Wilhelmina FW 2010 Shoot
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Spiked Shoulder Fashion
Spiked Shoulder Fashion
UAE Based Designer Qasimi Pokes Onlookers
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12
Cage Bra Editorials
Cage Bra Editorials
Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue Russia Spread Straps Down in Sensual Styles
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11
Shoulder Architecture
Shoulder Architecture
Dis Magazine Predicts Shoulder Plastic Surgery as the Next Big Thing
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10
Chandelier Sunglasses
Chandelier Sunglasses
The Ara Jo SS10 Collection is Enriched With Underwater Beauty
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Razor-Sharp Shoulders
Razor-Sharp Shoulders
The QVEST ‘Slave Me?' Editorial is Like a Knife's Edge
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8
Shoulder Chains
Shoulder Chains
Multi-Chain Metal Epaulets are Shoulder Pads With Style
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Chained Galactic Shoulder Pads
Chained Galactic Shoulder Pads
'Let's Party' in Numero Japan Blends Sci-Fi Style & Rocker Fashion
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Glitterized Shoulder Pads
Glitterized Shoulder Pads
The Rachel Freire AW10 Collection is Handmade Fierceness
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5
Extreme Architectural Apparel
Extreme Architectural Apparel
Samantha Gradoville Dons Structured Couture for Numero China
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See-Through Jumpers
See-Through Jumpers
Leighton Meester Takes Sheer Ensembles to a Whole New Level
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Jeweled Military Jackets
Jeweled Military Jackets
The Obsession With The Spring 2009 Balmain Blazer
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Futuristic Felt Fashion
Futuristic Felt Fashion
Avant-Garde Viktor & Rolf Coats are Woollen Wonders
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Robot-Inspired Fashion
Robot-Inspired Fashion
Eva Nyiri Takes Inspiration from Samurais & Transformers
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