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Meet the rising designers inspired by Vivienne Westwood and keeping her punk dream alive

We’re rounding up several rising fashion designers who are inspired by Vivienne Westwood and keeping her punk dream alive, from Maximilian Raynor to Michaela Stark.

10 best '70s London punk bands, from Siouxsie And The Banshees to Sex Pistols

As long as there’s been a punk scene, its denizens have argued as to which city invented it — New York or London? Truth be told, it was neither because history’s first proper punk band was the Stooges from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Which would make Detroit punk’s proper birthplace. But if much of the sound […]

20 bands keeping the riot grrrl spirit alive in their own unique way

The riot grrrl underground feminist punk movement began in the early ’90s in the Pacific Northwest before expanding to the rest of the world. Credited by some for kick-starting third-wave feminism, riot grrrl was a scene where women could express themselves through music.  Many bands were influenced and started because of riot grrrl, with the […]

10 fashion brands who found inspiration in the alternative scene

Those who are entrenched in the alternative scene know that it’s way more than just music—it’s a lifestyle.  While it may have started with alternative music, it’s turned into a complete aesthetic and persona, creating lifelong scene kids everywhere.  Read more: 10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off Aesthetics is a significant part. […]

Here's how Vivienne Westwood inspired this new punk Vans collab

We know you already have a closet filled with Vans, so you’re probably itching to grab yourself a pair from their forthcoming punk-themed collab inspired by Vivienne Westwood’s iconic designs. From the brand’s debut logo in 1976 on The Vans #95 (now known as The Era) to keeping up to date with recent trends, Vans […]

Vans collabs with punk fashion icon Vivienne Westwood for classy kicks

Vans aren’t typically seen as high fashion. They’re for skating or rocking and rolling. Well, Vivienne Westwood just changed that. The iconic fashion design studio partnered with Vans to recreate and create six new shoe designs; they look incredible. Read More: Mayday Parade surprise fans with ‘Sunnyland’ B-sides release Vivienne Westwood X Vans is a collaboration […]