Punk
aka Punk Rock, Street Punk, UK Punk
"No future, total rejection"
Anti-establishment subculture born in 1970s Britain. DIY rebellion through aggressive aesthetics, safety pins, and deliberate destruction.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Punk
Dive bars, mosh pits, graffitied alleys, squat houses
Philosophy
Destroy to create, DIY or die, fuck the system
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Punk
The Anarchist
The Rebel
The Nihilist
What It Rejects
Punk exists in opposition to:
Authority
Commercialism
Conformity
The establishment
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
DIY customization
Show violence
Political action
Zine making
Origin
Emerged from 1970s London and New York with bands like Sex Pistols and Ramones. Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren defined the look.
Era
1974-Present
Regions
London, New York, Los Angeles, Global
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Leather jackets
- •Ripped fishnets
- •Band patches
- •Safety pins
- •Studded belts
- •Combat boots
- •Mohawks
- •Tartan bondage pants
Silhouettes
- •Aggressive
- •Deconstructed
- •DIY
Color Palette
Anarchist palette of rebellion
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Working-class rage, anti-establishment politics, DIY ethos, shock value