# Chic Box Shoulders Sold-Out Dress from Blak Shows Some 80s Love By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shouldered-chic-dress-blak-80s References: [pixiemarket](http://www.pixiemarket.com/store/zipbatshoulderdressfontsize3bsoldoutfontb-p-1006.html) The time has come for the [shoulder pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb) to reign once more over the realm of the fashionista. This hot number by Blak is equal parts wearable and ridiculous teen 80’s movie (think Sixteen Candles or The Heathers). That being said, I would totally wear this [punk-styled dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) and apparently a lot of other girls would too, because it is completely sold out! With short pointed batwing sleeves and a so-in-right-now exposed shoulder zipper, this dress makes subtle use of everything that is trendy now while still remaining simple. It gets my approval. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shoulder Pad Resurgence:** There is an opportunity to bring back the 80s shoulder pad trend in a subtle way to appeal to modern fashionistas. - **Exposed Shoulder Zippers:** Adding an exposed zipper to the shoulder area of clothing could provide a trendy detail that appeals to shoppers. - **Punk-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating punk elements into modern fashion could attract an edgier group of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers could incorporate subtle nods to past trends, such as shoulder pads, to create unique modern garments. - **Textile Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity to create new fabrics that incorporate punk-inspired materials, textures, and designs. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers could capitalize on the trend by offering unique punk-inspired clothing options with trendy details like exposed shoulder zippers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Chic Satin Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-blazer.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Timeless Tweed Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowan-blazer.md) - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md)