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
Galactic Shoulder Pads
MLY Black Label 2010 Lookbook is Quirky
28
One-Shoulder Fashion
Tami Farrell Bares Shoulder in Summer Dress
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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Flirtatious Holiday Fashion
The Next Christmas Ad Campaign Features Sizzling, Alluring Models
Boxy Blood-Red Dresses
The Burjuman Ads by Mohanad Shuraideh
Plastic Surgery Sculptures
The Marc Quinn Exhibition Takes Art to Insane Measures
Business Casual Accessories
Recycled Suit Tote Bags are Professionally Fashionable
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Lillian Bassman Embraces the Future With a Foot in the Past
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Prima Ballerina Pictorials
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Rocker Chic Editorials
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47 Warrior Fashion Finds
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Tribal-Inspired Swimwear
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Birdcage Frocks
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Boxy Oversized Fashion
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71 Hot Handbags
From Vintage Slide Bags to Novel Convertible Handbags
Alluring Androgynous Attire
Femininity Gets Masculine for Vogue Paris February 2011
Beaded Couture Swimwear
These Bikinis by Gisele Gomez of Bead-Mania Clothing Double as Lingerie
Sock-Hop Inspired Fashion Spreads
'Pretty Baby' by Max Doyle for Vogue Australia September 2010
Shoulder Architecture
Dis Magazine Predicts Shoulder Plastic Surgery as the Next Big Thing
All-Over Animalistic Fashion
The Rhianna Elle Magazine July 2010 Spread is Wildly Fierce
Flirty Asymmetric Ball Gowns
Celebs Give the Bold Shoulder at the 2010 Costume Institute Gala
Sensuously Soft Spreads
Wiola Kaval is Feminine for Harper's Bazaar Turkey November 2010
Soft Draped Dresses
The Masha Ma Spring 2011 Collection is All Flow and Flirtation
Big Bow Necklaces
Lyn & Tony Capture Australia's Landscape While Showcasing Jewelry
Chained-Up Fashiontography
The Sultry Marloes Horst Vogue Russia June 2010 Spread
Skeletal Football Booties
The Dsquared Fall/Winter 2010 Line Merges Sports and Bones
Shoulder Pad Bras
Gaultier and La Perla Team Up to Create Fabulously Undressed Garments
Snail Shell Headdresses
This Diego Diaz 'Sickhead' Shoot is Strangely Stunning
Fierce Metallic Masquerades
The 'AND_I' Iron Mask Will Prepare You For Battle
Avant-Garde Silhouettes
'Wanda Seldon' by Mariya Sabotinova Explores Shapes & Negative Space
15 Ridiculous Shoulder Pads
From Road Warrior Bikini Fashion to Spock Ear Shoulder Pads
Victorian Shoulder Pads
The Rachel Freire Ruffle Bolero is a Classic and Bold Look
Sensual Winter Shoots
The SSENSE September 2010 Spread Melts Away The Cold-Weather Blues
Victorian Clown Photography
The Paco Peregrin 'Spectacular' Editorial is Dark and Dramatic
Designer Dimple Jobs
Inspired by Cheryl Cole, DimplePlasty is on the Rise in Plastic Surgery
Shirtless Shoulder Caps
'Petra' by Andrea Zvadova Features Some Sensual Photographs
32 Paper Fashions
From Mini Paper Shoes to Post-It Note Dresses
Constrained Couture Apparel
'The Cyclops Apprentice' is a Strange SS11 Collection
Naughty Leather Masks
The Scandalous Anders Solvsten Thomsen 'Obey' Editorial in Coitus Magazine
Parisian Bistro Lookbooks
The Free People 2011 January Photo Shoot is Set in the City of Love
Cat-Masked Models
The Abbey Lee Kershaw 10 Magazine Summer 2010 Spread
Candy Coated Makeup
'Sickly Sweet' from Lucy Turner is Sugary Confection Photography
70s Soul Style
The Karen Walker Fall 2011 Collection Celebrates Wigan Casino
Sweaty Soccer Photography
The Aalesund Football Club by Photographer Tom Emil Olsen
Soft-Toned Summer Dresses
'Quirky Pastels' in Vogue China June 2010 is Simple and Cute
Straptastic Suspenders
Zana Bayne Brings Leather Bondage to Outerwear
Garbage Dump Photography
The Amica 'Odds and Ends (Tribute to McQueen)' Shoot is Grungy
Galactic Shoulder Pads
Agnete Hegelund for Elle Denmark August 2010 is No-Nonsense
Collaged Runway Looks
The Viktor & Rolf SS 2011 Collection is Immense and Intense
Chandelier Hybrids
The 'Digital Dreams' Hanging Digital Photo Lamp Combines Photography & Lighting
11 Skeletal Shoe Designs
From Skeletal Football Booties to Spinal Stilettos
Money Bracelets
Banknote Jewelry is Created from Real International Bills
Mod Bohemian Fashion
The Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 Collection is Structured Yet Free
Tribal Designer Bags
The Louis Vuitton for Edun Keepall 45 Duffel is Stunning
30 Intense Shoulder Pad Looks
From Glitterized Shoulder Pads to Shoulder Puff Blouses
One-Shouldered Fur Shrugs
Kim Kardashian Fur Obsession is on the Rise
Hepburn-Inspired Shoots
The Gemma Arterton InStyle May 2010 shoot is Racy and Revamped
Boxy Structured Fashion
The Garth Cook SS10 Collection Relies on 'Amorphous Geometrics'
Summery Hipster Lookbooks
Comme des Garcons SS11 is Seeing Stripes this Season
Metallic Shoulder Art
‘Wearable Metal Origami' by Tine de Ruysser is Form-Fitted
Pre-Historic Pictorials
'Inverno' for Flair November 2010 is Caveman Couture
Biker Grunge Photography
Julia Nobis is Fabulous in the 'Rat Bag' Russh Magazine Spread
70s Glamazon Editorials
'Glam Nouveau' in NAAG Channels Brigitte Bardot and Bianca Jagger
Distorted Face Jewelry
Sophie Duran's 'The Imperfectionist' Draws Attention to Unique Beauty
Oversized Lotus Headpieces
There's Never a Dull Hairstyle With the Tour De Force SS10 Collection
Heroic Handbags
This Cleverscene Valor Tote Bag Keeps a Fireman on Your Arm
Haute 3D Glasses
The Jean Paul Gaultier 2011 Spring/Summer Men's Collection
Peculiar Pigskin Pictorials
Alfred Kovac Shoots an Haute Athletic Spread for Ozon Winter 2010
Airy Autumn Fashion
The Tibi Fall 2011 Collection is Flirty, Feminine and Adventurous
Boarded Up Fashion
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2011 Collection Flattens Out the Runway
Climatic Sensual Photoshoots
The Drew Barrymore Elle Magazine August 2010 Photoshoot is Sizzling
Striking Studio Shoots
Jesse-leigh Elford Captures a Fierce Female Having Fun With Antlers
Scandalous Lingerie Collaborations
Jean Paul Gaultier and La Perla Create Feminine Skivvies
Flashback Denim Editorials
The Querelle Jansen Glamour Netherlands Shoot is a Blast from the Past
Oversized Plaid Knapsacks
Be the Hippest Kid in the Hallway with the Tartan Blanket Backpack
Patterned Poultry Purses
The Missoni Chicken Foot Bag is an Acquired Taste in Fashion
Preppy Footballer Photoshoots
The Erik Decker GQ November 2010 Spread Scores a Touch Down
Country Maiden Frocks
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Tied-Up Ponytails
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Summer LBDs
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Hairy Epaulettes
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21 Crazy Football Features
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Harnessed Habiliments
'For Love and Lemons' Buckles Up to a Wild Fashion Ride
Draping Biker Jackets
The Manuela Dack SS11 Collection is Both Soft and Hard
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Audrey Corregan's Body Photography Lacks People's Mugs
Cut-Out Shoulder Fashion
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Furry Swim Fashion
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Human Hair Shoulder Pads
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Embellished Leotards
The Fergie World Cup Performance is Outshined by Her One-Piece
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Catherine Opie's 'Figure and Landscape' Exhibition
Geometric Light Fixtures
The Apollo Ceiling Shade by Dark is Comprised of Triangles
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'Plan de Inversion' Vogue Spain August 2010 Editorial is Natural Beauty
Spongey Satchels
The Zilla SS11 Handbag Collection Uses Industrial Materials
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The Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Fragrances are Sensational
Letter-Loving Lookbooks
A Sneak Peek at the Alexander Wang 2011 Spring Collection
Spiked-Shoulder Fashion
The Bat Jacket is Made for Badass Fashionable Villains
Geometric Backpacks
Black Pine Workshop is Colorfully Creative
Shoulder Pad Biker Jackets
Beef Up Your Look with the Kaylee Tankus Moto Jacket
Flagellate Fashion
'Vaulting Horse' by Krasimir Marchev Features a Whip-Wielding Model
Horned Shoulder Pads
The Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue China August 2010 Editorial Shows Sharp Shoulders
Depressed Pet Purses
The ‘Ginny Bunny Bag' by Mandy Coon is Cute but Sad
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