That highstreet Bandshirt

“Isn’t it annoying how the girly girl over there is wearing that Ramones Shirt, bet she doesn’t even know who that is.” - At least that’s what I was usually thinking when I saw girls wearing “Amplified” Band shirts that used to be a big thing in Germany a few years ago. It annoyed me if brands or big retail stores sold Band Shirts. Band Shirts used to be something you buy at gigs; a sign of dedication to your favourite band, something slightly exclusive. Like the Manson Shirt I bought some time ago, after almost getting ripped apart in the first row and temporary regaining the mind of a 15 year old girl whose aim in life is to touch her favourite musicians arm. And the weirdest “trend” the past few years was shirts with fonts that imitate the logos of famous metal bands. Seriously? Yes you do look kinda badass, but even I see that the “Unif” label on your pants KINDA looks exactly like the carnifex logo, and I don’t even listen to metal. I know, it’s mostly cool logos, but it’s simply a bit embarrassing to copy and alter them. Fashion often picks up subcultures and matching styles; alters them, and it uses it for their own identity. This way; the mainstream shopper (often unknowingly) get’s exposed to a subculture that he usually wouldn’t have considered as fashionable at all. But both, mainstream Fashion and subcultures will always live of each other. And yeh, it all sucks and we are angry little punk kids, but in the end, sometimes I’m happy that I can easily order a shirt by my favourite band or buy it on the highstreet.that’s sadly not playing gigs anymore or hasn’t been to my country in years. And well, at some point it’s simply to tempting and something like this Greenday shirt from Topshop makes it’s way into my shopping bag.

WHAT AM I WEARING??!?!

Shirt - Topshop

Mom Jeans - Topshop

Fur Coat - Glamorous

Shoes - Doc Martens

Tote Bag - Out of Print

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