A Broad Hint

Alexandre Vauthier Spring/Summer 2009

Walking triangles, dress-centric and thigh-high split. What else can one ask for. Of course it is way too in-your-face and anxiously demonstrative but we all love power dressing and extreme silhouettes, don't we.
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Image credit Giovanni Giannoni

Extravaganza

Pictures Claude Montana

The inventor of the shoulder pad. Creator of overly wide leather jackets with fringe. The pastel and mustard loving moustache man. Known for bold colours, exaggeration, geometry. The definition of cheesy elegance with glossy lips. But also a lover of clear architectural silhouettes and connoisseur of the beauty of black. So there is just one thing left for me to say: Do the catwalk baby!
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Armani & Shoulder Pads

Model Leandro Maeder
Photographer Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

Just yesterday I saw a guy with an awful Emporio Armani cap. And I have to confess, I also had EA glasses when I was a little school boy. Somehow this brand only works on the right people.
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Guys...

...wear shoulder pets.
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Geschmacksverirrung

Balmain Spring/Summer 2008

I swore to myself: No more fashion week posts. But shit. I really fucking love Balmain. Ahhhhh. Shoudler pads, ripped jeans, sequins, studs and glitter. So tacky! Sometimes I question my own taste.
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Haute Couture?

In general Haute Couture is not my thing. Too much drama baby...
Exception: When it's Felipe Oliveira Baptista. Reason 1: It's light. Reason 2: It's masculine. Reason 3: It's pure. Reason 4: It's post 00s.
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Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

Göran Sundberg Spring/Summer 2008

Everyone was right who forecasted the return of wide shoulders. Personally, I really like it. It reminds me of a cold night. A boy giving his jacket to his girl to keep her warm. Somehow like Pretty Woman standing at a Trinkhalle in Berlin Mitte. Just in a sophisticated way.
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Shoulder Dynasty

It's a sin, I know, but what about a dress or jacket with shoulder pads? Your mothers thought it was over but I say: No! We have the right to look strange too!




Oh, these times were so damn unfashionable!
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The Local Firm is looking for new Employees

The Local Firm Fall/Winter 2008

Black Leather and Blue Jeans - a brilliant combination. In general blue and black match so well, I don't know why there's this urban myth telling it's a no-go. It's so subtle and intelligent, it's effortless and stands above.

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