Punk has been around as a counter culture since its true emergence as a music genre in the 70s. It became a part of the rebellious youth culture of the world. As Kurt Cobain once said, “punk is musical freedom.” It’s all about being anti-establishment and free thinking. This freedom of thought also made its imprint on fashion throughout the years. At the Met Gala a month ago this way of life was celebrated as people came to see the new Punk fashion exhibit at the museum. Spikes, leather, and general discord are all a part of the punk aesthetic, along with crazy hair, makeup, and even piercings. When I go to New York this summer I will definitely have to pay a visit to the Met to see the exhibit because it looks fantastic.
