DOC Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress by Russell Smith in Arts-Photography

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Punk Style examines the dress of this incredibly diverse; long-lasting and hugely influential subculture and its impact on mainstream fashion. Taking a comprehensive approach; the book includes a historical overview; a discussion of motivations behind dress practices; and a review of fashion cycles and merchandising methods. Punk is frequently positioned as a forerunner of trends that later become commonplace; as demonstrated in the proliferation and acceptance of body modification; the repeated use of deconstruction as a design aesthetic; and the recent boom in fashion that reflects DIY style through handmade crafts. The book explores how this dominant subcultural style continues to expand via the internet; youth buying-power; and the constant re-appropriation of its distinctive styles.This accessible text brings the discussion of punk fashion up-to-date and provides a concise overview for students and scholars and general readers interested in the punk subculture.