When I, a shameless millennial, think of punk fashion, images of models and rock stars in the '80s and '90s immediately flood my mind. You know what I'm talking about: Courtney Love's signature smoky eyes, slip dresses and grungy outwear, Gwen Stefani's staple plaid pants and bandeau tops, the myriad of leather jackets, studded belts, and ubiquitous shades of black worn by all the rockers in that era.
Sure, it's easy enough to conjure images of what punk fashion looked like during that time — partly because so many of the styles have made a comeback in recent years — though not everyone is as familiar with what inspired the timeless sartorial trend to begin with. For instance, did you know that in the '70s, punk fashion was first influenced by the androgynous styles of rockers like Patti Smith and Joan Jett? And was then brought to London, redefined in Germany, adapted in Iran, amplified in Japan, and so on.
That's right, folks, punk fashion spanned overseas, making its mark and evolving in different countries and on different continents — ultimately serving as a cultural movement felt all over the world. Through specific hairstyles, makeup, clothes and accessories, those immersed in the punk subculture were able to easily express themselves through punk fashion and the rebellious ethos that came with it.
Now that I've given you a primer, tune in to the video above to take a closer look at punk fashion around the world.
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