The World on your Shoulders

You would be hard pressed to ignore the influx of designers trying to sell the oversized shoulder through their pieces this season. Balenciaga's architectural designs of Spring 2008 with prominent sturdy shoulders, conjured up thoughts that the 80's shoulder would return in all it's padded glory.


However, this time around, it has shifted away from the shoulders of glass ceiling barrier breakers, to a new form of power in the form of beautifully constructed pieces reminiscent of sculptural work or more oriental influences such as origami art.

In theory, the look is powerful and captivating to watch, however, translating it off the runway and into reality is a harder task-just ask Jennifer Connolley who got a beating by the tabloids for choosing to wear a sculpted Balenciaga dress to a premier.

Since, it's re-emergence, the trend has been seen on seldom few, but this season's emphasis is sure to make it more approachable and perhaps mainstream.