8 iconic fashion trends from the last 50 years - chosen by experts
Briefly

Fashion has reflected societal values for decades, adapting to social changes like economic shifts and cultural revolutions. The punk movement in the 1970s is a prime example, representing rebellion against social inequality and mainstream aesthetics. Punk style embraced a DIY ethos, empowering working-class youth through unconventional fashion choices. Designers like Vivienne Westwood contributed to its anti-fashion narrative. Over 50 years, subcultures like punk have transformed fashion, influencing trends with elements such as colorful hair and reused materials against conformity.
Punk style democratised rebellion for the working-class youth who felt abandoned by mainstream society, using a DIY aesthetic with safety pins as jewellery and torn clothing.
Punk emerged in the later 70s and has key elements of style that have changed, evolved and shifted over time, bringing forth elements like colorful, messy hair and distressed clothing.
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