Saw the title and thought "OH GOD NOOOOO!" - now that I see it it's not that bad. (except for Proenza Schouler's - which is HO-RRI-BLE!) As long as it just makes the shoulder-angle sharper instead of emphesizing the shoudlers all-together its all good
Such an ugly trend but Costa and Lam (just the jacket on the right) proved this can be molded in ways that look quite new and far from unflattering.
I wish more designers would play this with care and then some wit, I look at Marc Jacobs' looks and it just looks so lazy in idea, like shoulder pads for the sake of shoulder pads and the race to catch a trend.. so boring.
i think it's hideous as well...in sweaters, t- shirts and satin jackets...etc..
but in a structured fitted jacket/blazer, i think a well defined shoulder can look very chic...
but i think that is always the case....
at least imho it is...
i dont like the rounded shoulder look that we been seeing starting from balenciaga seasons back and dont like it here with all the other designers doing it.
though i dont think the suit jackets are that wide and it definitely need some padding to look good. the flat shoulder look is more 40s than 80s with not as much width
i like the suit jackets, im really digging the whole katherine hepburn flat shoulder look lately
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I'm surprised there are no pics of f/w Balenciaga in here since that is what Ghesquiere has been doing for awhile and it's highly exaggerated there, but where a lot of designers get their inspiration from. Also a bit of a McQueen and YSL pagoda shoulder in there, which is beautiful.
I agree with softgrey. A pad used in a tailored jacket just pulls the look together. I love those tailored jackets at Marc Jacobs with the hint of a pagoda sleeve. That navy jacket with the sash looks particularly chic, and flattering as well.
However the tops with padding are a bit too Golden Girls for my comfort.
Donna Karan showed some looks with shoulder pads as well.
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Such an ugly trend but Costa and Lam (just the jacket on the right) proved this can be molded in ways that look quite new and far from unflattering.
I wish more designers would play this with care and then some wit, I look at Marc Jacobs' looks and it just looks so lazy in idea, like shoulder pads for the sake of shoulder pads and the race to catch a trend.. so boring.
these aren't the overly exaggerated shoulders of the 80s. i like this look! it looks strong and defined, and definitely wearable. i particularly like the way the derek lam jackets have strong shoulders but then have deconstructed, flowing fronts...great juxtaposition!
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