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.
75 Fabulous Shoulder Fashions
73
See-Through Jumpers
Leighton Meester Takes Sheer Ensembles to a Whole New Level
72
Robot-Inspired Fashion
Eva Nyiri Takes Inspiration from Samurais & Transformers
71
Glitterized Shoulder Pads
The Rachel Freire AW10 Collection is Handmade Fierceness
70
Extreme Architectural Apparel
Samantha Gradoville Dons Structured Couture for Numero China
69
Chandelier Sunglasses
The Ara Jo SS10 Collection is Enriched With Underwater Beauty
68
Birdcage Frocks
The ‘Chromat Garments' Shoji Collection Ties You into Style
67
Shoulder-Baring Fashion
Yiorgos Eleftheriades' Collection Unveiled a Chic Greek Goddess
66
Razor-Sharp Shoulders
The QVEST ‘Slave Me?' Editorial is Like a Knife's Edge
65
Jeweled Military Jackets
The Obsession With The Spring 2009 Balmain Blazer
64
Cage Bra Editorials
Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue Russia Spread Straps Down in Sensual Styles
63
Shoulder Architecture
Dis Magazine Predicts Shoulder Plastic Surgery as the Next Big Thing
62
Shoulder Puff Blouses
Chanel Iman Glistens in Spanish Vogue February 2010
61
Figure Accentuating Fashion
James Mountford Puts the ‘Hip' in Hip Fashion
60
Road Warrior Bikini Fashion
Wilfredo Alexander Channels Mad Max for His Wilhelmina FW 2010 Shoot
59
Shoulder Chains
Multi-Chain Metal Epaulets are Shoulder Pads With Style
58
Spiked Shoulder Fashion
UAE Based Designer Qasimi Pokes Onlookers
57
Armored Side-Slingers
Rihanna's Fleet Ilya Medieval Cross-Body Bag
56
Chained Galactic Shoulder Pads
'Let's Party' in Numero Japan Blends Sci-Fi Style & Rocker Fashion
55
Shoulder Pad Bras
Gaultier and La Perla Team Up to Create Fabulously Undressed Garments
54
Victorian Shoulder Pads
The Rachel Freire Ruffle Bolero is a Classic and Bold Look
53
Shirtless Shoulder Caps
'Petra' by Andrea Zvadova Features Some Sensual Photographs
52
Ruffled Fashiontography
Surface Magazine Issue #81 Shows Tulle Like Never Before
51
Morticia-Inspired Torso Tassels
The Mascherina Modern Mourning Shoulder Piece is Hot
50
Sharp Shoulder Leather
Victoria Beckham Flies in Black Balmain Mes Coco Jacket
49
Broad-Shouldered Outfits
Paco Peregrin's Mujer De Negro Series is All About Punk Couture
48
Furry Shoulder Pads
Jason Kibbler Showcases 'The New Fur' in Vogue China
47
Galactic Shoulder Pads
Agnete Hegelund for Elle Denmark August 2010 is No-Nonsense
46
T-Shirts With Shoulder Pads
Basics-Maker Three Dots Creates Sculpted Tee
45
Puffy Shoulder Fashion
Rihanna's Futuristic Louis Vuitton Top
44
Slicked-Back Silhouettes
Heidi Mount Rocks Sultry Snakeskin Pants in this Hedi Slimane Shoot
43
Spike Skirts
Dazed and Confused Brings Back the Styles of the 80s
42
Futuristic Felt Fashion
Avant-Garde Viktor & Rolf Coats are Woollen Wonders
41
One-Shouldered Fur Shrugs
Kim Kardashian Fur Obsession is on the Rise
40
Voluminous Shoulder Chic
Extravagant Givenchy Bolero Coverings for Fall 2009
39
Crystal Cluster Shoulder Pads
The Louise Amstrup S/S 2010 Collection Looks Threatening
38
Metallic Shoulder Art
‘Wearable Metal Origami' by Tine de Ruysser is Form-Fitted
37
Bold Shoulders & Giant Bows
Steven Meisel is 'In the Mood' for 40s Silhouettes in Vogue
36
Spock Ear Shoulders
'Street 15' in Vogue Korea Blends Shoulder Pads & Futuristic Silhouettes
35
Extravagant Fur Accessories
The Maison Martin Margiela Scarf Makes You Feel Warm & Fuzzy Inside
34
90s Cross-Dressing
‘Fall For Heidi' in V Magazine
33
Pointy Shoulder Pads
Marie Claire Italia April 2010 Shows Masculine Sportswear
32
Space Invader Fashion
Louise Goldin Fall 2010 Collection Shows 3-Dimensional Perfection
31
Shoulder Jewelry
Quirky Accessories, Chains & Architectural Shoes in Stiletto Magazine
30
Peculiar Pigskin Pictorials
Alfred Kovac Shoots an Haute Athletic Spread for Ozon Winter 2010
29
One-Shoulder Fashion
Tami Farrell Bares Shoulder in Summer Dress
28
Galactic Shoulder Pads
MLY Black Label 2010 Lookbook is Quirky
27
Fashionable Football Editorials
'Wild Cats' in Vogue Korea April is an All-American Treat
26
Boarded Up Fashion
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2011 Collection Flattens Out the Runway
25
All-Black Editorials
Ocean Drive's 'Operating in the Black' Shows Off Fall's Signature Shade
24
Trekkie Couture
Style Stolen Straight from Star Trek for Todd Lynns Spring 2010
23
Galactic Fashion
Julie Eilenberger's Futuristic Fashions Inspired by Space Odyssey
22
Giant Shoulder Thorns
Mexican Designer ‘Teamo' Makes Pointed Fashion Statement
21
Shoulder Sling Satchels
The KangaTek Bandolier Bag is a Convenient Carrier
20
Padded Bodysuits
Vilsbol De Arce Swimsuits Feature Futuristic Linebacker Shoulders
19
Feathered Shoulder Pads
The Heather Marks Vogue Mexico Editorial is Uniquely Rebellious
18
Luxe Linebacker Looks
Alexandre Herchcovitch Exaggerates Proportions for Spring
17
Shoulder Shields
Fierce Fashions on Display at the Todd Lynn Fall 2010 Show
16
Seniorita Chic
The Collette Dinnigan Spring 2010 Collection is Conquistador-Inspired
15
Chic Box Shoulders
Sold-Out Dress from Blak Shows Some 80s Love
14
Giant Blooming Shoulders
Sex & the City Movie Already an Influence
13
Linebacker Shoulders
Football-Inspired Fashion Plucked from the Gridiron
12
Ruffled Shoulder Swimwear
The Walerio Araujo Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Makes a Splash
11
Human Hair Shoulder Pads
The Holly Russell Collection is Buzzworthy
10
Showstopping Sequin Suits
Giorgio Armani to Create Concert Costumes for Lady Gaga
9
Denim Shoulder Pads
Keira Knightley in W Magazine
8
Shoulder Yackcessories
Fashion Flair by Baptiste Viry that People Talk About
7
Spiked-Shoulder Fashion
The Bat Jacket is Made for Badass Fashionable Villains
6
Shoulder Pad Biker Jackets
Beef Up Your Look with the Kaylee Tankus Moto Jacket
5
Electric Blue Boleros
Angelika Liv Welcomes Spring with a Rosy Victorian Cover-Up
4
Horned Shoulder Pads
The Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue China August 2010 Editorial Shows Sharp Shoulders
3
Chunky Knit Frocks
Daniel Gil & Fernando Torres Collaborate For London Design
2
Shoulder Holsters
Public Image Gives the Fanny Pack a Gun-Like Makeover
1
Rosy Boleros
Mary and Angelika's Nature-Inspired Jacket Screams Summer
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