Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Service Journalism Piece

DIYtrends Pretty In Punk….
Toughening Up never looked so Pink!

Punk rock has always been known as being hard, loud and dark. Emerging in the 70’s with bands such as the Ramones, the Heartbreakers and Blondie, the music was extravagant and outrageous, as was the fashion. The scene was much of a DIY movement, with young kids creating their own styles as well as creating a new movement in music history. The punk scene began very trashed-out with extreme hair, accessories that could duplicate for weapons, and clothes often mistaken for rags. The late 70’s incorporated what was called American Hardcore with bands such as The Misfits, Black Flag and the Sex Pistols. The fashion at these times were shocking and rebellious, many of them based on designs from Vivianne Westwood, and modeled from icons such as The Ramones and Johnny Rotten. Main styles included band t-shirts intentionally torn, leather jackets, blazers, motorcycle boots, tapered jeans and dress shirts with symbols of anarchy and crucifixes.

The 80’s continued the Punk tradition, however becoming for mainstream and hardcore. New bands emerged as well as new fashions. Dr. Martens became a staple as well as combat boots. Jeans remained tapered, however were now adorned with chains, studs and bleach. Tartan and plaid, as well as t-shirts became the new uniform for Punk. Another evolving trend was body piercing and tattoos, as well as extreme accessories such as spikes, chokers, all adopting in a sexual style.
Modern day most of these elements still exist in the hardcore and Punk scene. Many trends are still present, with many new styles evolving. The scene these days has many different categories; punk has become more recognized in mainstream fashion, with many designers incorporating punk elements. Such designers include; Alexander McQueen, Vivianne Westwood, John Galliano, Anna Sui and Jean Paul Gautier.
This season incorporating a hint Metal, a dash of studs, and a pinch of plaid can turn any style Punk. Here are some examples of How to Pretty up Punk:

1. LUCITE SKULL CUFF STRETCH BRACELET
Part of the new Memento Mori Collection - "Remember You are Mortal." An update of a TARINA TARANTINO classic, this stretch cuff bracelet features lucite panels with crystal-eyed skulls interspersed with Swarovski crystals.
$100.00
2. MEMENTO MORI SKULL PENDANT NECKLACE
TARINA TARANTINO
Tarina's new, re-designed Skull Collection is entitled "Memento Mori" - Remember You are Mortal. This gorgeously layered pendant features a lucite skull with crystal eyes framed with glass pearls, flowers, bows and crystals, on an 18" chain strung with matching Swarovski glass pearls and crystals.
$170.00
3. Vivienne's Tartan Large Soft Yasmin Bag Red 3433

Outer cloth: 60%wool and 40% polyesterLining: 100% polyesterLeather finishing and metal safety pin charmSize: 45cm x 25cm x 25cm Handles: 40cmLong detachable shoulder strap also included: 122cm x 4cm
Price: £370.00 / $743.70


4. Rock & Republic
Low-Rise Skinny Leg Jean, Warped Blue Metallic Wash
$282.00
5. Black And White Hound’s-tooth Scarf
Hot Topic
$14.99
Anna Sui Spring/Summer 2008

1 comment:

Oh, George! said...

All though this is kind of a long piece, I really like it alot. I would defs. shorten it though if you can.

Heather