# Linebacker Shoulders Football-Inspired Fashion Plucked from the Gridiron By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linebacker-shoulders-fashion-follows-football References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2008/12/ladies-show-us-your-maxi-pads.html) Not since Joan Collins paraded around 'Dynasty' (for those of you old enough to remember!) have [over-the-top shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) dominated [women's fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign) as prominently as they do now. Sporting structural elements to rival those of a footballer’s protective pads, these creations showcase the wide range of inspiration that [sports safety gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/todd-snyder-nfl-collection) can provide. Shown in the gallery are images assembled by [Trend de la Creme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2008/12/ladies-show-us-your-maxi-pads.html) of Armand Basi One, Louise Goldin, Igor Chapurin, John Paul Gaultier, Trista, Dolce and Gabbana, Babara Bui, Frankie Morello, and Alexandre Herchcovitch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Over-the-top Shoulders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of structural elements inspired by football gear into women's fashion, creating unique and attention-grabbing designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sports safety gear-inspired elements into fashion, offering a new and bold aesthetic for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports-Themed Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-veronica-beard.md) - [Collaborative Football-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-season.md) - [Super Bowl Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-minkoff-x-wear.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [Milk-Filled Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-puffer-jacket.md) - [Traditional Football-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitre-and-lack.md) - [White Denim Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hellmanns.md) - [Streetwear Sports Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade-x-new-york-giant.md) - [Collegiate-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/todd-snyder-nfl-collection.md)