Punk Fashion

Punk fashion was first seen mass produced in 1980's.
When it was first seen the overall rule was "I don't care." Unkempt hair and dirty clothes ranging from simple T-shirts to full biker jackets. Short hair unlike the hippie and elaborately styled disco styles of 1970's.

The original punk style was designed to be offensive. Blood splattered, ripped, messy, ideologically sensitive images and slogans bordering on psychopathic. Combat boots and Dr.Martens were the norm foot wear wise and tartan, leather and chains were everywhere.Bullets studs and safety pins dominated the accessory scene. Punk band names were scrawled across everything and tattoos and piercing were extremely common.


The hair is probably the most iconic part of the whole punk look. The trademark mohawk even today is still heavily associated with the punk theme.

From the original Punk style many sub-styles were born:

Garage punk
Glam Punk
Dance Punk
Crust Punk
Gothic/Death Rock/Horror Punk
Hardcore Punk
Pop Punk

All of these subgroups took their own spin on the punk designs all heavily influenced by the music that was popular for each one. And many elements of these styles are still seen in popular fashion today.