High fashion is about having wild statement pieces and the flashy-frock-steeped renaissance period is grounds for inspiration for melodramatic collar creations of this age. Frequenting catwalks, editorials photoshoots and everyday neck-gear, collars are not just a boring business piece.
Our technology is continuously propelled forward, but our fashion choices see regular blasts from the past -- how does that work? Well, we always manage to find new ways to tweak a concept of days passed, like converting the conventional ruffled collar into a futuristic geometric wire men's neckpiece. A running trend amongst collar renovation is changing the round shape to one that is more geometric. Sharp angles and mismatching layers transform a classic look into one more like what's predicted in 'The Hunger Games.'
Following the same logic, perhaps the oh-so-popular circle scarf of last winter will be remixed next season -- square scarves, anyone?
66 Melodramatic Collar Creations
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Feathers of Leather
Fanciful Accessories by Anne Holm Alexandersen
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Fierce Facial Jewelry Shots
The Givenchy Spring 2012 Couture Collection is Gothic-Chic
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Rockabilly Glam
UK's EmeraldAngel Creates Retro Rockstar Couture
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Aristocratic Collar Editorials
The Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 Lookbook is Pink-Hued
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Dead Mouse Collars
Iwajla Klinke Captures Models With Ritual-Inspired Adornments
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Pom Pom Shawls
Una Hlin Kristjansdottir's Hair Raising 'Royal Extreme' Clothing Line
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Recycled Leather Jewelry
Scraps & Old Jackets Turned Into Accessories
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Modern Marie Antoinette Photoshoots
'The Emodied Thought' AnOther Magazine Editorial is Historic
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Space-Age Beehive Fashion
The Puffy Down Jacket Goes Futuristic for Fall 2009 RTW
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Uniformed Schoolgirl Runways
The Sacai Fall 2012 Collection is Impeccably Tailored
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Courtly Clown Couture
Pedro Reguera Snaps Ema Busson in Striking Styles for Prim Magazine
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Soft Draped Dresses
The Masha Ma Spring 2011 Collection is All Flow and Flirtation
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Haute Collared Editorials
Ruffled Collars & Cinched Waists in the Amica Italia November 2009 Issue
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Surreal Symmetry Editorials
The Chimaera Faint Magazine Photo Shoot is Avant-Garde
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Feathered Chokers
Peter Farago's 'Mad D' for Vs Magazine Highlights the Face & Neck
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Futuristic Victorian Fashion
The Morfium Metropolis Collection is Fit to be Worn by Queen Amidala
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Crocheted Chokers
Handmade Freeform Necklaces and Wrist Warmers by Uloni
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Feathered Makeup
Mark Lim Makes Bird-Brained Beauty Feasible for Fashionistas
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Feather Collars
Peacock Shrug Adds Avian Accents to Your Apparel
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Wordsmith Neck Ruffles
Elizabethan-Inspired Neckwear Speaks Through Fashion
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Avant-Garde Elizabethan Collars
'A Call to Armor' by Gareth Pugh in NY Times Style Magazine
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Architectural Jewelry
Aqueducts, Windows and Staircases by Joshua DeMonte
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Rocker Ruffles
Styling of Natasha Poly in V Magazine Was Inspired by Courtney Love
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Royal Ruffled Neckwear
Millie Cockton Creates Regal Paper Pleats
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Geometric Gem Collars
The Lia Sophia Midnight Collection is Exquisitely Edgy
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Pom Pom-Inspired Neckwear
The Sass and Bide Spring 2011 Collection Features Some Fierce Pieces
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Futuristic Felt Fashion
Avant-Garde Viktor & Rolf Coats are Woollen Wonders
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Outrageous Feminine Neckwear
Christian Lacroix's Fashionable Frills, Scarves & Collars
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Braided Horns & Tulle Collars
Antonella Arismendi's SokoZine #2 Shoot is Animalistic & Avant-Garde
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Giant Folded Collars
Jan Taminiau Creates Dramatically Oversized Folded Fashions
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16th Century Chic
Gareth Pugh's Elizabethan and Shakespearian Couture
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Wonderland Neckwear
All of Our Lives Makes Preposterously Large Bows Hot
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Elaborate Ruched Neckwear
The Marthe Aime Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Collection is Elegant
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Geometric Men's Collars
The Man Who Fell Down to Earth in Sublime Magazine is Futuristic
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Colorful Draping Neckwear
'Barely Knitted Scarves' by Young Designer Fnubbu
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Rooted Necklaces
Avatar-inspired Jewelry from Serena's Gifts Sets You Apart from the Pack
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Papercraft Collars
Artistic Fashion Fusion Blends Ripped Paper and Menswear
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Lux Leather Collars
Lucia Giacani Shows Victorian-Inspired Neck Wear
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Accordion Neck Wear
Fernanda Pereira's Must-Have Accessories Are All About Pleats
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Sultry Abtastic Photoshoots
Shenae Grimes Sizzles in Dirrty Glam Magazine Spread
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Haute Couture Royal Gowns
Dior Celebrates Its 60th Year in Regal Style
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Reimagined Renaissance Photoshoots
The 'CEXN Accessories' Series is Dark and Graceful
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Sheer Romantic Bibs
The Marthe Aime Spring Summer 2010 Line Takes Baby Bibs to Another Level
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Matching Makeup to Purses
Monica Barreneche's Ethereal Mu Bags Campaign
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Modern Shakespearean Trios
Duvetica Autumn 2010 Ad Campaign Turns Back the Hands of Time
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Colossal Mega Chokers
The Regal Alana Zimmer for Vogue Beauty
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Soft Fairytale Fashion
The Marina Portman Fashion Spread is Presented in a Soft-Lit Glow
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Hanging Hook Necklaces
The Clothes Hanger Necklace Made From Recycled Metal Hooks
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Renaissance Collars
'11th Dimension' in Indie Magazine Blends Past and Present
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Geometric Gaga Garments
Kirstie Maclaren Makes Frocks that are Fancifully Folded
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Ravishing Ruffled Shoots
The Vogue Russia December 2011 Issue Gets Sizzling with This Spread
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Drinkbox Drizzle Attire
The Raincatch Raincoat Makes Precipitation Instantly Potable
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Upcycled Renaissance Art
Suzanne Jongmans Makes Art From Insulation and Packing Materials
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Oversized Face Nets
Naomi Campbell Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Vogue Russia
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Giant Leafy Collars
'Marriage' Blends Beauty, Bright Colors & Avant-Garde Fashion
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Bowtie Bibs
Tim Weiland Makes a Stylish Statement With Bow Neckwear
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Living Fashion Accessories
The Moss Collar by Tara Baoth Mooney is a Breathing Fashion Accessory
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Silly Shakespearean Celebs
Sienna Miller is a Haute Female Hamlet for Comic Relief 2011 Campaign
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Liquid Collars
'Which Witch' by Aaron McPolin Defies Gravity in the Name of Fashion
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Nailed Neckwear
The Twentyten Launches a Line That is Bad to the Bone, Yet Sophisticated
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Elizabethan Neck Heaters
The Tessacotton Neck Warmer Will keep Your Face Warm
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Toxin-Detecting Fashion
The Detectair Vest is Clad in Environmental Sensors
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Under-Collared Outerwear
The Martin Margiela Peacoat Adds Cordoroy Detailing to a Classic Look
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Multi-Collared Clothes
Steve J and Yoni P Design An Eye-Popping Jacket
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Shaggy Collar Fashion
The Exit Magazine Bals Editorial Stars the Elegantly Wild Ymre Stiekema
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The Dead Meat Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Camotastic
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The Chanel Cruise 2013 Catalog is Rebelliously Regal
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Smoldering Schoolgirl Shoots
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Summery Seaworthy Photoshoots
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Bold Mexicana Fashion
The Mara Hoffman Spring 2012 Collection is Sweet and Daring
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This Rebecca Boatfield Jewelry is Wooden & Wonderful
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Royally Clashing Spreads
The Seductive Gravure Magazine Summer 2012 'Fatal Confession' Editorial
Gorgeous Geometric Ensembles
Bambi-Northwood Blyth Models Edgy and Contrasted Looks for Josh Goot
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Rainy Day Dresses
Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli Makes a Perfect Waterproof Wardrobe
Rock 'n' Roll Frocks
The Dress Up TOPSHOP Collection Boasts Party-Hardy Fashion
Beefy Necklaces
The Meat-Lace by Onch Would Go Well with Lady Gaga's Meat Dress
Fur-Obsessed Fashion Features
The Maryna Linchuk Vogue Russia November 2011 Editorial is Cozy-Chic
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Daniel Holfeld Shoots Hot Men in the Sharp Dressed Man Pictorial
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The Carven Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Highlights French Elegance
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The MIRTA Jewelry Collection is Stunningly Simple
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Surreal Renaissance Paintings
The Work of Margo Selski is Inspired by the Elizabethan Era
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Haruki Horikawa Blends Futuristic Fashions with Creative Angles
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The Suzy O’Rourke Fall 2012 Couture Collection is Sculpturally
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The Vincent Peters Vogue Russia Shots are Black Swan-Inspired
Regal Punk Lookbooks
The Gemma Kahng FW 2012 Collection is Ornamental and Rebellious
Provocative Couplet Captures
The Vogue Russia Adam Levine and Anne Vyalitsyna Shoot is Hot
Icy Princess Fashion
The Oscar de la Renta's Fall 2012 Runway Features Frosty Looks
Luxe Lady-Like Lookbooks
The H&M Fall 2011 Collection is Full of Leather and Lace
Surreal Symmetry Editorials
The Chimaera Faint Magazine Photo Shoot is Avant-Garde
Pop Star Dollification
'Barbie Goes (Lady) Gaga' in Entertainment Weekly
Double Exposure Editorials
Photographer Marco D'Amico Creates a Dizzying Series in Vogue Ita
Innocent Off-Kilter Shoots
The Marie Claire Wander Lust Editorial Stars Mona Johannesson
Construction-Inspired Couture
The Wrk-Shp AW11 Collection is All About Building Clothes
Paper-Made Couture Illustrations
Hanna Albrektson's Artwork is Incredibly Realistic
Elegantly Risque Ensembles
The Fashion Gone Rogue Summer Day Dreaming Editorial is Edgy
Papercraft Prom Dresses (UPDATE)
Alexandra Zaharova Creates Gorgeous Gowns Out of Paper
Rich Rockstar Fashion
Zadig & Voltaire Spring 2012 Stars Casually Cool Erin Wasson
Squashed Surreal Editorials
Neil Bedford Photographs the Neighborhood Spring/Summer Collection
Peach-Tressed Editorials
The Pink Lady Nylon Magazine Shoot is Sleek and Sophisticated
Stylish Geometric Frocks
Amaya Arzuaga's Futuristic Impressions at Paris Fashion Week
Intense Cat-Eye Editorials
The Esme Wissels by Adriano Russo for Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Retro
Chic Soccer Collections
Nike CR7 Collection Debuts with Fashionable Gear
Collaged Runway Looks
The Viktor & Rolf SS 2011 Collection is Immense and Intense
Bohemian Boathouse Lookbooks
The CYCLE Spring 2012 Collection is a Marine Menswear Haven
Femme Pimp Fashion
The Alana Zimmer Vogue Russia Editorial is Eclectically Styled
Regal Monarch Manipulations
'Existing in Costumes, Fairy Tales' Challenges Historical Traditions
Retro Snake Shoots
The Daisy Lowe Oyster Magazine Editorial Features Factory Girl Style
Elegant Eskimo Catwalks
The Mugler Fall 2012 Collection is Wonderfully Weird and Chic
Rustic Prairie Shoots
Taras Koltun by Ivan Muselli for Essential Homme is Stunning
Gagafied Mini Meat Dresses
Anna Chung Promotes Harumika Fashion Dolls at London Toy Fair
Surreal Cardboard Art Pieces
The EVOL Repeat Offender Collection is Made of Worn-Out Materials
Fierce Desert Vixen Photoshoots
The Vogue Brazil May 2012 Novoselova Photoshoot is Entrancing
Scary Symmetrical Illustrations
Hyeyeol Draws Horror-Filled Rorschach Test-Like Renderings
70s Rockstar Editorials
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Calm Monochromatic Crooner Captures
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Charitable Jumping Celebs
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The Man Who Fell Down to Earth in Sublime Magazine is Futuristic
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Soft Flowing Fashions
The Yigal Azrouel Spring 2011 Collection is all Mixed-and-Matched
Bright Busy Lookbooks
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Somber Waterlogged Shoots
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