Leather subculture

A leather jacket, is just a leather jacket, until a punk makes it their own. Leather is a symbol in punk subculture that showcases their beliefs and opinions to the rest of the world. While many abhor the fashion trend, the punks find enjoyment in shocking the masses with their radical and unconventional apparel adorned in spikes, studs, chains, and intentional rips. They look for cast-off garments often from thrift stores, Good Will, and Salvation Army, especially black clothing and untraditional accessories to make statements. Most of the fashion was “initially handmade, often stitched together from scrap denim and leather.” The most desired piece of clothing that the punks are known for are their black, studded leather jackets. Vivienne Westwood, a British fashion designer with an avant-garde style, is credited with birthing punk fashion but, although she is one of the first punk fashion icons, she did not introduce every fashion statement. Leather is first seen in the 1950s and 1960s with the American greasers and the rockabilly epidemic. In the 1970s, Westwood’s skin-tight leather, rubber, and vinyl clothing paired with ripped fishnet tights, harsh eyeliner, and spiked jewelry placates the need to sexualize clothing. Street…

The Washington State Leather Community will be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Washington State Mr./Ms. Leather, Bootblack contest, and its 25th Anniversary of the Washington State Leather Pride Week. The contest will be held on March 25, 2017. The contest will be held at The Cuff Complex, with doors at 6:00pm and the contest beginning at 7:00pm. The Washington State Leather Pride Week will be held March 17 – 26, 2017, with many events, at several locations, around the state of…

years, it’s never let lame loot put you down; you’re gonna find something good sooner or later and, when you do, it’s like the best feeling ever. Better than sex even. Five minutes into my raid and I find an old pocketwatch with a compass in it. Silver plated. This ought to come in handy. I attached a metal chain I found in a another house earlier tonight, and slid it under my one of my many pockets of my suit. That a shock? Rainbow Dash looking snazzy to rob places? You bet. No, not at all. I…

absolutely freezing, and the winds were howling as loud as ferocious beasts. Taking in the sight he turned around to grab something from his horse. The horse was a brown middle aged mare, that appeared to be in excellent condition and very well keep. It wore wrappings to supplement its hair to keep it warm and had a pack along its side with a single glaring feature. The woods and forest around the man were somehow teeming with life, the pine trees waving in the never ceasing wind. The man…

Indoor tanning is a very controversial practice in today’s mainstream society. There are many people who use them frequently and wouldn’t know what to do without them. Mary Adams conducted a study on the perspectives of collegiate tanners, and 73% of her participants admitted to using tanning beds, even though they believed they were harming their bodies by doing it (Adams). However, there are others who heed the warnings and stay away from the fiery furnaces. Many studies have been done on the…

Introduction Popular culture is a necessity nowadays because if people do not follow the trends in the society, they might be marginalized from the mainstream culture and it would be difficult for them to reconnect with others. Although there is no accurate definition to describe what popular culture is, it is seen as a form of communication that has a connection with the mainstream culture which subdivides into mass culture and folklore and folk culture (Buhmann, Hellmueller, & Bosshart,…

its high-quality leather or the thick synthetic sole, you will surely love this boot and its unique features that offer both comfort and great fit. Don’t worry about the slippery surfaces around the swamp, because the boots feature K-talon outer sole with uneven yet strong edges for better slip resistance. Breathable inner lining with wind-tex waterproof layer will keep your feet protected and fresh. Say goodbye to fatigue and foot pain when you wear these boots. Its strong arch and good…

The Unique Coach Purse Almost every girl has a purse that, one way or another, captures and impersonates a girl in a particular way. Some purses are grand, while others are petite. Nonetheless, every purse has the exact compatible purpose of holding items a girl needs to bring along with her, wherever she may travel. However, the Coach purse happens to be a unique purse because of its look, size, and smell. The exterior is made out of a very smooth, black leather material, extremely similar…

Indoor tanning is a very popular practice in today’s mainstream society. Many people in America use tanning beds on a regular basis, and have for many years. However, there are countless studies that have been done on the use of tanning beds that connect them to skin cancer and many other diseases. So why is it then that people continue to use them when the dangers are right in front of their faces? Mary Adams, author of “The Invisible Burn,” conducted a study on college females and their…

1800’s was commonly thought as a surrogate or alternate term for fairy or imp. The South American tales of Duendes represent our kempt beliefs and practices as well as our need to explain a sad loss of tragic happening and a need to enforce our beliefs. There is, believe it or not, a story from a very long time ago. A modest shoemaker went into bad times and became poor. He couldn’t buy food and only could buy a few pieces of leather: enough to make a pair of shoes. “‘I don’t know what will…