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24 Swelling Fashions

From Overblown Fashiontography to Inflatable Couture

— January 26, 2010 — Fashion
Bigger is better, or so it seems in fashion these days. Gigantic, puffy sleeves, super-sized jewelry and humongous, feathered shoulder pads are just some examples of swelling fashions we've seen of late. Some magazines have even gone as far as digitally manipulating their photos to make the fashions look even bigger than they are!

Implications - With that being said, believe me you haven't seen anything yet until you check out how swollen and fantastic these fashions really are. Each of these over the top designs are the epitome of high fashion, and I'm sure many fashionistas would agree!

So, if you like it big--fashion, that is--take a look through this compilation of swelling fashions
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Gorilla Sleeves
Gorilla Sleeves
Dejan Despotovic A/W 09/10 Lookbook Features Black Fur Arm-Warmers & Collars
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Giant Blooming Shoulders
Giant Blooming Shoulders
Sex & the City Movie Already an Influence
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Inflated Dresses
Inflated Dresses
Jak & Jill and Berardi's Airy Fashion
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21
Super-Sized Shrouds
Super-Sized Shrouds
'Fashion Shoot' by Filip Owczarek Features Oversized Appliques & Giant Hoods
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Overblown Fashiontography
Overblown Fashiontography
Zink Magazine Accentuates Big Fashions with Photoshop
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Voluminous Shoulder Chic
Voluminous Shoulder Chic
Extravagant Givenchy Bolero Coverings for Fall 2009
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18
Over-Sized Necklaces
Over-Sized Necklaces
Crazy Supersized Baubles by Elizaveta
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17
Giant Shoulder Thorns
Giant Shoulder Thorns
Mexican Designer ‘Teamo' Makes Pointed Fashion Statement
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16
Bulky Russian Footwear
Bulky Russian Footwear
Valenki Boots Are Cold-Weather Must-Haves in NYC (UPDATE)
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15
Giant Gypsy Earrings
Giant Gypsy Earrings
Jennifer Hudson Rocks Enormous Ear Candy
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14
Feathered Shoulder Pads
Feathered Shoulder Pads
The Heather Marks Vogue Mexico Editorial is Uniquely Rebellious
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Supersized Luxuries
Supersized Luxuries
Model Aleck Chavat Totes Around 'Size XXL' Accessories in Elle Spain
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Shoulder Puff Blouses
Shoulder Puff Blouses
Chanel Iman Glistens in Spanish Vogue February 2010
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Slicked-Back Silhouettes
Slicked-Back Silhouettes
Heidi Mount Rocks Sultry Snakeskin Pants in this Hedi Slimane Shoot
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10
Enormous Earrings
Enormous Earrings
Oversized Ear Accessories for Spring 2009
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Layering Sweaters Over Bodysuits
Layering Sweaters Over Bodysuits
‘Volume' Editorial Rocks 80s Workout Attire Right
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Balloon Couture
Balloon Couture
Daisy's Inflatable Dresses
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Blow-Up Blouses
Blow-Up Blouses
Karolin Wolter Wears Avant-Garde Couture for Terry Tsiolis in Vogue Russia
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6
Voluminous Editorials
Voluminous Editorials
Lara Stone Models Glamorous Gowns for 'Stone Age' in Vogue UK
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5
Bulky Origami Necklaces
Bulky Origami Necklaces
Prismatique Fashion for the Daring
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4
Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Maria Mastori's Oversized Accessories Are Incredible
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3
Gigantic Galactic Necklaces
Gigantic Galactic Necklaces
Avant-Garde Chunky Metal And Gem Jewelry for Lanvin 2009
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2
Inflatable Couture
Inflatable Couture
Dresses Made Entirely of Twisted Balloons
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Enormous Futuristic Sunglasses
Enormous Futuristic Sunglasses
Maison Martin Margiela Incognito Eyewear
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