The Fashion History of Rebellion: Punk, goth and alt subcultures

Explore how punk, goth and alternative fashion turned clothing into protest and whether style still has the power to rebel today. With Q&A.

Have you ever been judged for what you’re wearing? Ever dressed a certain way to belong, to provoke, or to push back? Can an outfit really be an act of rebellion?

From the 1950s onwards, British youth culture turned clothing into protest. Teddy Boys shocked post-war Britain with Edwardian revival suits and rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Mods and Rockers clashed on seaside promenades. Then punk exploded out of economic crisis and political disillusionment – ripped fabrics, safety pins and DIY slogans all exuded anti-establishment energy. By the 80s, goth and alternative subcultures emerged and continued to captivate young and old alike.

In this talk, we’ll explore the history and politics of fashion through punk, goth and alternative style: how subcultures form and why they’re labelled rebellious. Together, we’ll trace how clothing became the language of resistance and ask whether dressing differently still has the power to disrupt.

**Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!**

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Presented by Seed Talks

This is an 18+ event