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Originally Posted by elphenor
totally reasonable tbh
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Originally Posted by elphenor
and as to your further point, fashion doesn't have to be about conformity
the various punk looks started out as a way of separating oneself from the general population and as expressions of individuality
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Ya, I get that. I get the origin and the purpose and it makes sense. Fashion doesn't need to be about conformity.
But like Bats said, when it gets to the point where potential band members are getting rejected because of their appearance or how they present themselves, their necessary expressions of individuality become a conformity all on its own, doesn't it?
I think the Manic Street Preachers hit on a more sustainable formula - political confrontational lyrics, with the allowance of as much individual expression and aesthetic as each member desired.
Regardless, I think punk evolved into its true form with post-punk. It lost some of its political impact, but in return, it birthed a lot unique bands and albums who tread a massive amount of creative ground. No hairspray, hair dye, or piercings necessary.