Alice Hale
Punk’s Not Dead – It’s
Just Had a Makeover!
I don’t know about you guys, but Spring is my
favourite time of the year. The weather gets
warmer, the days get longer and the skirts get
shorter. And of course, the season of new beginnings ushers in brand new trends. Fashion’s
over the pretty pastel days and the past few
years have brought us grunge couture aplenty.
2012 stomped a creeper down and it looks like
the punk trend isn’t going anywhere just yet.
SS14 is taking punk back to its old roots with
baggy shirts and statement tees. We’re not
talking pretty denim dresses and flower garlands, this season is getting ugly - in a totally
cute way. 2013 saw the tartan trend creep in
and pave the way for it’s grown up sister print –
plaid. Paul Smith showed us how to rock it with
jackets sporting the print alongside the ever-ontrend dogtooth. Queen of punk herself Vivienne
Westwood put on a dramatic performance;
showcasing contrasting hues of deep blue and
pale beige with loose-fitting androgynous suits.
We’re getting boyish and looking to see baggy
boyfriend jackets making a mark on Spring and
Summer, with strong structured shoulders and
brogues to accessorize. Even the model’s crazy
make-up from the Westwood show could strike
up some trends this season. The under-eye
flicks were seriously dramatic and famous vlogger Sammi (better known as Beautycrush) has
replicated the look, opting for a softer cranberry
eye shadow rather than a striking liner.
to welcome in the new trend; in fact, The Blogger’s Programme launch in October included
crystal jewellery in its goody bag. Not one to be
left out of a bad girl trend, edgy pop-star Ke$ha
has released her own jewellery line with Charles
Albert, aptly named Ke$ha Rose. Her collections
include gaudy tooth bracelets and irregular rock
pendants. Independent brand Ivory Jar also
stocks some rough-cut amethyst rings, agate
necklaces and amazingly odd bone-themed jewellery, including a hand-cast deer jaw complete
with gold teeth!
It’s not just the beauty and clothes that have
got a grungy makeover – the rise of folk punk is
definitely going to be big this year. Nina Nesbitt
won us over with her catchy songs, peroxide
locks and fierce style. At just nineteen, she’s
gained the love of music fans and fashionistas
alike. Now the face of Yumi, she’s making a real
splash