"I'm with the band" Fashion Inspiration

Much of the influence for today's punk and grunge trends goes back to the alternative bands rising up in the 70s. These bands not only broke from the mainstream rock scene of music, but also distinguished their own style of fashion that was much more edgy compared the retro days and classic rock 'n' roll. A few of these cutting edge bands included the Ramones and Misfits.


Misfits (above), Ramones (below)

The Misfits were proponents of more of the punk trend with skull prints, black leather, spikes, and wild hairstyles. The Ramones may be classified as having more of the subdued rebel style, updated from the previous decade's "greaser style, donning leather jackets, faded jeans, and classic tees. With the resurgence of this trend, these bands' logo tees are also back on the racks and outfits are once again saying "I'm with the band."

For women, one of the more fashion forward ladies of the era was Deborah Harry, also known as Blondie. Some of her trends included bold printed dresses and tees, tall black boots, and denim mini skirts on occasion. Her fashions have inspired such artists in later decades as Madonna and Gwen Stefani, and many young women today take after her punkish style.

In the 90s, Nirvana was one of the front runners of the grunge trend, including baggy and layered clothing, distressed jeans, and unbuttoned flannels.

So this fall season, let out your inner rock star and create your own bold and unique fashion. You can take a twist on the retro era of bold colors and prints, fade to black in leather and spikes, or grunge down in baggy plaids and ripped jeans. Maybe you'll even take some tips from the cutting edge music scene of past decades, and then you can be 'with the band.'