Decoding Fashion Trends. Punk.

Punk rock culture emerged in the 1970s in the United Kingdom and America. It was a rebellion and resistance movement led by young activists who fought against the government, politics, and the economy.

The punk movement is significant in fashion history. Torn clothing pinned together with safety pins, slogan tees, leather, tartan, outlandish hair and makeup, and highly sexual silhouettes were all popular.

The revival of iconic punk rock inspired trends flooded the runways this winter. The outfit featured fishnet tights, tartan, biker jackets, deconstructed separates, spikes, studs, combat books, and a heavy emphasis on leather.

This season's runways echo the edgy punk rock trend, with an underlying message for change on issues such as climate change, over-consumption, and the ethics of fashion production.

We've outlined how to incorporate this edgy, rebellious mix of punk rock and biker into your wardrobe:

To begin, wear all black from head to toe. Red, black, and white are popular color combinations for street style punk looks.

HOW TO PULL IT OFF

JACKETS IN LEATHER

A classic wardrobe staple is a black leather or leatherette jacket. To achieve punk vibes, you can use your existing leather jacket in any style. For a more wearable look, pair it with satin, velvet, or your favorite black ripped jeans.

PANTS IN LEATHER

A tight pair of leather pants screams punk style. The more compact, the better. Combine your leather or vinyl pants with your leather jacket or band tee for an easy punk look.

DISTRESSED & RIPPED DENIM

If you don't have a pair of leather or leatherette pants, you can get the look by wearing your favorite distressed jeans with a band tee and leather jacket.

BAND T-SHIRTS

Wear your best graphic band tee. If you don't have one, go to your local thrift store and look for a cool vintage rock band tee. Pair it with your favorite leather pants or skirt for a glam street style look!

TARTAN

Tartan is a classic print. Finish your look with tartan pants, a short tartan rebellious schoolgirl skirt, or an unbuttoned tartan shirt with ripped sleeves.

DETAILS

Adorn your outfits with studs, spikes, safety pins, buckles, and chains to add an edgy touch.

HIGH HEEL BOOTS

Thigh-high black leather boots worn with sheer tights or fishnets are totally sexy. Combine them with a mini leather or tartan skirt and your favorite band tee to complete the look.

BOOTS FOR COMBAT

To achieve a punk rock street style look, chunky combat boots from the 1990s are a must. The most exciting aspect of this trend is that it is simple to wear, comfortable, and ideal for the transition from winter to spring.