If you’re a thrift store junkie like myself, you probably know the drill:

1. Purchase clothing
2. Take out shoulder pads!
3. Wear clothing

But looking forward to spring and summer we may want to reconsider Step #2. Big shoulders are slowly creeping their way back onto the runways, making appearances at numerous Spring shows including Margiela (above top left), Proenza Schouler (above bottom left), and Balmain (above top and bottom right). However, the new big shoulder isn’t just an 80′s throwback to the shoulder pad stuffed power suit. For 2009 shoulders have a geometric edge that compliments a new era of structured dressing. So next time you’re tempted to rip that shoulder pad out of your newly thrifted purchase, take a second look because you may find some hidden, or not so hidden, potential.

Tibi and Lanvin

Balmain and Chloe

The Rathaus’ Tricia Rock

by: Tricia Rock

Tricia Rock (editor/contributor) and s.a. johnson (contributor) of The Rathaus posing on New Year’s Eve.

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” – T. S. Eliot

Happy New Year to all, from The Rathaus.

posted by: Brent Carter