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Then of course, there are the so-called "fashionistas" who seem to dress up in punk clothing because of the cool factor. Do fishnet stockings, fingerless gloves and a snarl make you punk?
The Labels Associated with the Punk Movement
Punk bands carried with them a message of anti-authority, and as the movement progressed, people increasingly began to flock to the punk ideology as never before. Before Hot Topic opened in malls everywhere, punk was about attitude. It wasn't about garnering attention from your peers. At least, that's how one argument goes.
What makes a person punk, anyway? Tattoos? Drug use? Does a true punk need to be offensive, mean and degrading - just for the sake of doing so? Wait, what about mohawks [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], liberty spikes and outrageous hair colors? Does sporting purple locks make someone punk?
This nonchalant way of thinking seems to anger many "true punks" who adopted the culture as a way of life, not simply to look cool in front of their friends. However, that begs the question: how do you define a "true" punk from a mere poser?
Punk isn't just a fashion statement.
When punk music became a little more mainstream, many people decided to adopt the punk "style" for themselves. Some would argue that people forgot the original meaning behind the punk movement to begin with. Others might consider the punk subculture merely a way to express themselves with clothing and hairstyles that command attention.
As punk music and the culture becomes increasingly embraced into the mainstream [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the line between true originality and copy cat clones will blur. Punk was never intended to be strictly about the fashion; rather, it was an ideology, and truthfully, a way of life.
Originally, the punk movement came about as a way for people to express their views towards political and social issues. The outrageous clothing and hairstyles were indicative of the youthful rebellion at the time, and stood as a way for punks to differentiate themselves from the masses.
Still others care to argue that punk shouldn't be about labels to begin with. The "punk clothing" so prevalent in today's youth, rather than be an indicator of rebellion or anti-establishment, should merely be looked upon as a fashion statement.
Staying True
There are no rules to follow to be "punk." Think for yourself, don't attempt to follow the latest trends just because they're there [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and wear what you want. Why? Because true punks don't care about looking good or fitting in with everyone else.
When did the meaning of punk become so skewed between the 1970's and today? As the culture has blended into the mainstream, many people have seemed to lose sight of what the original movement truly meant to begin with.
The Other Side
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Hot Topic
How to Find Punk Clothes Online
The History of Punk Music
How It Began