DIGITAL LOBOTOMY

Tag: Punk fashion

  • The Aesthetics of aggression

    The Aesthetics of aggression

    This is a paper I wrote for my clothing & society class that I figured I should upload here as I’ve been very inactive The combat boot’s rugged construction and aesthetics of aggression have permeated many unassociated subcultures and were crucial in the formation of their infamy. From punks to biker gangs, these aesthetics gave…

  • THE DEATH OF SUBCULTURE

    THE DEATH OF SUBCULTURE

    For decades, subcultures like punk, grunge, and goth have been a muse for high-fashion houses and fast-fashion brands. With the origins of these subcultures being working-class youth, this inspiration (or appropriation) marked a massive shift in fashion and the way trends are formed. But in the following decades, as more brands referenced punk, any semblance…