"Punk first emerged in the mid 1970s in London as an anarchic and aggressive movement... Closely aligned was a music movement that took the name punk."
Isn't it amazing how lovely music and fashion go hand in hand? In the case of punk music/fashion, this is especially true. One great website I found (the quotes above and below were taken from it) has a detailed timeline of different fashion styles, sometimes focusing on specific radical trends. On the site they mention the influence of Malcom McLaren of the punk group the Sex Pistols, and Vivienne Westwood. (click here for the section)
This is another great article outlining punk, also citing Vivienne Westwood and the Sex Pistols.
Who is responsible for bringing punk fashion to the runways? The website fashion-era.com says it's Zandra Rhodes.
"Around 1977, Zandra Rhodes the British dress designer, took elements of the punk style and used it in her collections making refined and more elegant versions in bright colours which were more acceptable to the rich and famous. She used gold safety pins and gold chains to connect and decorate uneven hems and slashed holes. The carefully placed holes were edged with gold thread and the hems adorned with exquisite embroidery."
Definitely check out her website. The influences of punk are clear... if that's not your bag, check it out anyway. Her crazy hair is worth a gander.
What began as a subculture phenomenon, has now become so mainstream you can find its influence nearly everywhere. It's not uncommon to find droves of people walking around wearing plaid, torn jeans, piercings in places other than the ears, and/or garments with entirely impractical zipper placement.
Here's a little Sex Pistols (interpreted by a random 5-year-old):
Where can you find it?
Well, I looked at some of Zandra Rhodes "Punk Chic" jewlery online... and I think most people would be better off DIY (do-it-yourself). Unless you'd like to spend over £305 on a safety pin... I suggest you go to your local arts-and-crafts store and get a few safety pins (they usually sell over sized ones as well), then bedazzle the hell out of them... and call it couture. Seriously, look how chic safety pins CAN BE. Besides, isn't that where the whole punk idea came from?
Well, I looked at some of Zandra Rhodes "Punk Chic" jewlery online... and I think most people would be better off DIY (do-it-yourself). Unless you'd like to spend over £305 on a safety pin... I suggest you go to your local arts-and-crafts store and get a few safety pins (they usually sell over sized ones as well), then bedazzle the hell out of them... and call it couture. Seriously, look how chic safety pins CAN BE. Besides, isn't that where the whole punk idea came from?
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