# Crystal Cluster Shoulder Pads The Louise Amstrup S/S 2010 Collection Looks Threatening By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-amstrup-ss-2010 References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/01/shattered-glass.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [louise-amstrup](http://www.louise-amstrup.com/) When first taking in these images of the Louise Amstrup S/S 2010 collection, my first thought was ‘threatening.’ Perhaps this was because the first outfit I took in was a bodysuit that had [sharp spikes protruding from its shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo). However, I quickly recalled the number of [interesting shoulder-centric designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) that have been featured on Trend Hunter and quickly calmed myself down. Oh, and I also noted that they weren’t actual metal spikes. Stepping away from her usual soft shapes, the Louise Amstrup S/S 2010 collection is all [severe lines and structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). I like it, do you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shoulder-centric Designs:** Designing unique and arresting shoulder designs that create a bold and daring style. - **Structured Silhouettes:** Incorporating sharp and rigid silhouettes to produce a severe and striking impact. - **Crystal Embellishments:** Incorporating crystals and other types of jewels in clothing to create an eye-catching visual appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create a distinctive and bold look using structured silhouettes and shoulder-centric designs. - **Jewelry:** Creating a new market for innovative and trendy crystal and jewel-covered clothing and accessories. - **Costume Design:** Producing unique and arresting outfits for stage performances, movies, and other creative industries using crystal cluster shoulder pads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)