Punk rock music shook the world circa 1976, and punk rock fashion went right along with it. The leather denim, safety-pin jewelry, spikes, studs and other gear was just as startling to mainstream society as was the loud and stirring music, and the look was a big part of the impact of bands like The Sex Pistols, The Ramones and the Clash. Fast forward to 2021, and the punk look still packs a powerful punch because the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Anger and Energy
Punk fashion isn’t just about looking cool. It’s about making a statement, and that statement resonates as much today as it ever did. If you’re wearing military boots, rocking a psychobilly t-shirt and sporting a mohawk, the way you look sends a clear message to society that you aren’t about to conform.
Furthermore, a punk looks sends out a message to like-minded individuals that you are on the same page. In a sense, you can think of punk fashion as being a calling card. It can also be like a billboard because it’s common for punk t-shirts to have political and social messages and images on them.
Additionally, punk fashion is all about personal expression. There are a million ways to mix and match to create a look that is both unique and tied into a larger punk aesthetic and attitude. Never hesitate to dress, look and act punk. It’s a powerful way to show everyone around you where you’re coming from.
