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Published: March 26, 2007
Punk clothing of the 70's and today is usually characterized by two things: punk Tshirts and punk leather jackets. In the 70's, punk kids identified themselves and their beliefs by their clothing. The beliefs that were reflected in their clothing included individuality, free thought, political anarchism, and even socialism.
Punk Tshirts were usually deliberately torn and ripped. They featured punk heroes such as Sid Vicious, The Ramones, and The Clash. Punk leather jackets were similarly designed. They were often worn out and featured an amalgam of patches, safety pins, and spikes. Although the punk Tshirts and punk leather jackets are often clumped into a similar category of clothing, they were very different.
Punk Tshirts are often considered the most basic punk clothing item. Throughout the punk movement, from the 70's until today, Tshirts have remained a staple. In the beginning of the punk movement punk Tshirts were largely influenced by a store called Sex, which later became Seditionaries, located in London. The store owner, Malcom McLaren, provided punk clothing for the Sex Pistols, Adam and the Ants, and punk fans.
During this time punk Tshirts featured widely controversial and offensive messages and symbols. Some of the most popular Tshirts featured anarchy symbols, inverted crosses, and swastikas. These punk Tshirts were then partially covered by another bright Tshirt that featured slogans like “Punk's Not Dead” or images of Marx and Stalin. Along with the actual images and slogans, punks took it upon themselves to customize each shirt to their own liking. This individualization was done by ripping the Tshirts, adding safety pins, or sewing on leather or vinyl.
As the punk movement progressed into the 80's, punk Tshirts did as well. During the 80's, punks began a somewhat anti-fashion movement. While some punks still shopped at stores like Sex and Granny Takes a Trip, others started buying and customizing shirts from thrift stores. Blank shirts would be bought and made into punk Tshirts by crudely drawing slogans on them with markers. Some of the most popular things written on Tshirts were “No Future,” “God Save the Queen,” and names of bands.
Today punk Tshirts have lost their DIY or do-it-yourself approach of the 80's. Punk Tshirts are sold at stores like Hot Topic and Spencer's for the masses to buy. Now, instead of punk Tshirts being innovative and new, they are simply being recycled from the 80's punk scene. Similar phrases and symbols are still used on punk Tshirts today.
Punk leather jackets are another easy way to tell if someone is a part of the punk movement. Punk leather jackets were popular from the beginning. They were a way to show one's allegiance to a variety of different bands and causes. It was also a way to add more accouterments such as safety pins, patches, leather, and vinyl.
Common symbols used to adorn punk leather jackets were similar to those used for punk Tshirts. Symbols like anarchy symbols, skeletons, skulls, and swastikas were often used during the 70's. Although swastikas were used strictly for the shock value, most punks of the 70's were conceived as racist. However, in the late 70's the Dead Kennedy's released a 7 track called Nazi Punks **** off! that featured a picture of swastika crossed out. Since then, crossed out swastikas became popular among the punks.
Unlike punk Tshirts that went through a few transformations throughout the 80's and 90's, punk leather jackets remained the same throughout the years. Today punk leather jackets look similar to the way they did in the 70's. Patches, band symbols, and anarchy symbols are still used today to adorn punk leather jackets.
Punk clothing has transformed from the deconstructed and individualized style of the 70's punk clothing to the mass produced punk clothing of today. Throughout punk's transformation over the years, bright colors, spikes, and safety pins still remain a staple of punk clothing. Although it seems shocking at first, all punk clothing is backed by a message of free thought and individuality that the characterized the punk movement.
Sources:
Punk Tshirts. Damselworld. 2007. 22 Mar. 2007. http://damselworld.com/cat_punk_Tshirts.cfm
“Punk Fashion.” Wikipedia. 22 Mar. 2007. 22 Mar. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_fashion
“Sex (Boutique).” Wikipedia .6 Feb. 2007. 22 Mar. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEX_%28boutique%29
Punk Tshirts were usually deliberately torn and ripped. They featured punk heroes such as Sid Vicious, The Ramones, and The Clash. Punk leather jackets were similarly designed. They were often worn out and featured an amalgam of patches, safety pins, and spikes. Although the punk Tshirts and punk leather jackets are often clumped into a similar category of clothing, they were very different.
Punk Tshirts are often considered the most basic punk clothing item. Throughout the punk movement, from the 70's until today, Tshirts have remained a staple. In the beginning of the punk movement punk Tshirts were largely influenced by a store called Sex, which later became Seditionaries, located in London. The store owner, Malcom McLaren, provided punk clothing for the Sex Pistols, Adam and the Ants, and punk fans.
During this time punk Tshirts featured widely controversial and offensive messages and symbols. Some of the most popular Tshirts featured anarchy symbols, inverted crosses, and swastikas. These punk Tshirts were then partially covered by another bright Tshirt that featured slogans like “Punk's Not Dead” or images of Marx and Stalin. Along with the actual images and slogans, punks took it upon themselves to customize each shirt to their own liking. This individualization was done by ripping the Tshirts, adding safety pins, or sewing on leather or vinyl.
As the punk movement progressed into the 80's, punk Tshirts did as well. During the 80's, punks began a somewhat anti-fashion movement. While some punks still shopped at stores like Sex and Granny Takes a Trip, others started buying and customizing shirts from thrift stores. Blank shirts would be bought and made into punk Tshirts by crudely drawing slogans on them with markers. Some of the most popular things written on Tshirts were “No Future,” “God Save the Queen,” and names of bands.
Today punk Tshirts have lost their DIY or do-it-yourself approach of the 80's. Punk Tshirts are sold at stores like Hot Topic and Spencer's for the masses to buy. Now, instead of punk Tshirts being innovative and new, they are simply being recycled from the 80's punk scene. Similar phrases and symbols are still used on punk Tshirts today.
Punk leather jackets are another easy way to tell if someone is a part of the punk movement. Punk leather jackets were popular from the beginning. They were a way to show one's allegiance to a variety of different bands and causes. It was also a way to add more accouterments such as safety pins, patches, leather, and vinyl.
Common symbols used to adorn punk leather jackets were similar to those used for punk Tshirts. Symbols like anarchy symbols, skeletons, skulls, and swastikas were often used during the 70's. Although swastikas were used strictly for the shock value, most punks of the 70's were conceived as racist. However, in the late 70's the Dead Kennedy's released a 7 track called Nazi Punks **** off! that featured a picture of swastika crossed out. Since then, crossed out swastikas became popular among the punks.
Unlike punk Tshirts that went through a few transformations throughout the 80's and 90's, punk leather jackets remained the same throughout the years. Today punk leather jackets look similar to the way they did in the 70's. Patches, band symbols, and anarchy symbols are still used today to adorn punk leather jackets.
Punk clothing has transformed from the deconstructed and individualized style of the 70's punk clothing to the mass produced punk clothing of today. Throughout punk's transformation over the years, bright colors, spikes, and safety pins still remain a staple of punk clothing. Although it seems shocking at first, all punk clothing is backed by a message of free thought and individuality that the characterized the punk movement.
Sources:
Punk Tshirts. Damselworld. 2007. 22 Mar. 2007. http://damselworld.com/cat_punk_Tshirts.cfm
“Punk Fashion.” Wikipedia. 22 Mar. 2007. 22 Mar. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_fashion
“Sex (Boutique).” Wikipedia .6 Feb. 2007. 22 Mar. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEX_%28boutique%29
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