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The continued influence of the Beatles on popular culture is a phenomenon that has essentially been unmatched in terms of the scope of their impact. Clearly, there have been figures in the music industry like Elvis Presley, Madonna and others who have imprinted an identifiable mark on pop culture. The Beatle’s however have set a precedent in demonstrating the broadest impact on the culture industry by their influence on fashion, film, the concepts of popular art and music and even religious philosophy.
From the start, the Beatle’s influenced fashion for both men and for women in ways that few other pop culture figures had before them. For American society, that influence was enhanced by the fact that the Beatle’s fashion style was uniquely different and essentially broke the fashion rules that had existed prior to their introduction to American audiences. Most obvious were the hairstyles and clothing that the Beatle’s wore, fashion statements that were in sharp contrast to the more conservative styles that had been worn by the pop culture figures that preceded them, including Elvis Presley.
Almost three decades after the Beatle’s explosive coming out from their humble beginnings in Liverpool, the Beatle’s influence continues to manifest itself. Their influence on the popular music industry, for example, is marked by the way that music artists take greater control in creating their own music style as well as in the way that they present their music, incorporating innovative methods of production, instrumentation and delivery that, as for the Beatle’s, might make them the next pop culture icon. In terms of fashion, the concept of going against fashion norms as a means of representing one’s individuality and tastes that was influenced by the Beatles continues to be manifested. All one has to do is watch the latest music videos or film and music award shows to see how that influence continues in the wide range of fashion styles that have evolved.
The Beatle’s ground-breaking attributes have made it acceptable for pop culture figures as well as the average individual to go against the norm, to bring their own styles, tastes and interest to the industry and to society and, for the pop culture figure specifically, to strive to affect their own influence on the culture industry not only to their own advantage but also to the advantage of the consumers of pop culture.
The longevity of punk fashion is a surprising phenomenon in that it so sharply contrasts with the fashion styles demonstrated in broader society or even in the pop culture industry. This extreme contrast however may explain why punk fashion has managed to sustain itself since its emergence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Punk fashion is an example of taking the concept of individuality to the extreme however it is clearly no less valid than the expressions of individuality, tastes and interests that have been advanced by other pop culture figures and their followers.
Where punk fashion diverges however, is in the fact that it has not been adopted by American culture as broadly as other fashion styles have been. Although punk fashion styles have changed throughout the last two decades, the foundation of the classic punk fashion is still maintained in the basic elements of excessive piercings, heavy boots, tight leather or denim pants topped by a tattered and often graffitied tee shirt and, perhaps most recognizable, the extreme hairstyle.
The fact that punk fashion has not been broadly adopted by society might be explained by the fact that it is goes so far against fashion norms. That punk fashion has not been broadly adopted by society might also be explained by the fact that it is difficult to separate punk fashion from the punk music style, a style that is, like punk fashion, clearly anti-establishment and radically against the norm. This however, is what makes punk fashion unique as well as inviting to those individuals who do not want adopt a more popular or “acceptable” fashion or music style and, perhaps more importantly, are against or do not want to be confined the social norms that have otherwise created a largely homogenous, uninteresting and culturally restrained society.
Although punk fashion has found only a small niche in American culture, the minority segment of society that has and continues to adopt its elements are obviously aware that it makes the vivid and recognizable statement that it will not be forced to conform to social norms; a declaration that it is fair to suggest has existed since the foundation of American society and will forever be evidenced in cultural elements like punk fashion.
Article submitted by Riley Musbach, senior writer at Paper Masters. Riley has been a writer and contributing editor at Paper Masters for over 6 years and has a wide range of author experience.
From the start, the Beatle’s influenced fashion for both men and for women in ways that few other pop culture figures had before them. For American society, that influence was enhanced by the fact that the Beatle’s fashion style was uniquely different and essentially broke the fashion rules that had existed prior to their introduction to American audiences. Most obvious were the hairstyles and clothing that the Beatle’s wore, fashion statements that were in sharp contrast to the more conservative styles that had been worn by the pop culture figures that preceded them, including Elvis Presley.
Almost three decades after the Beatle’s explosive coming out from their humble beginnings in Liverpool, the Beatle’s influence continues to manifest itself. Their influence on the popular music industry, for example, is marked by the way that music artists take greater control in creating their own music style as well as in the way that they present their music, incorporating innovative methods of production, instrumentation and delivery that, as for the Beatle’s, might make them the next pop culture icon. In terms of fashion, the concept of going against fashion norms as a means of representing one’s individuality and tastes that was influenced by the Beatles continues to be manifested. All one has to do is watch the latest music videos or film and music award shows to see how that influence continues in the wide range of fashion styles that have evolved.
The Beatle’s ground-breaking attributes have made it acceptable for pop culture figures as well as the average individual to go against the norm, to bring their own styles, tastes and interest to the industry and to society and, for the pop culture figure specifically, to strive to affect their own influence on the culture industry not only to their own advantage but also to the advantage of the consumers of pop culture.
The longevity of punk fashion is a surprising phenomenon in that it so sharply contrasts with the fashion styles demonstrated in broader society or even in the pop culture industry. This extreme contrast however may explain why punk fashion has managed to sustain itself since its emergence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Punk fashion is an example of taking the concept of individuality to the extreme however it is clearly no less valid than the expressions of individuality, tastes and interests that have been advanced by other pop culture figures and their followers.
Where punk fashion diverges however, is in the fact that it has not been adopted by American culture as broadly as other fashion styles have been. Although punk fashion styles have changed throughout the last two decades, the foundation of the classic punk fashion is still maintained in the basic elements of excessive piercings, heavy boots, tight leather or denim pants topped by a tattered and often graffitied tee shirt and, perhaps most recognizable, the extreme hairstyle.
The fact that punk fashion has not been broadly adopted by society might be explained by the fact that it is goes so far against fashion norms. That punk fashion has not been broadly adopted by society might also be explained by the fact that it is difficult to separate punk fashion from the punk music style, a style that is, like punk fashion, clearly anti-establishment and radically against the norm. This however, is what makes punk fashion unique as well as inviting to those individuals who do not want adopt a more popular or “acceptable” fashion or music style and, perhaps more importantly, are against or do not want to be confined the social norms that have otherwise created a largely homogenous, uninteresting and culturally restrained society.
Although punk fashion has found only a small niche in American culture, the minority segment of society that has and continues to adopt its elements are obviously aware that it makes the vivid and recognizable statement that it will not be forced to conform to social norms; a declaration that it is fair to suggest has existed since the foundation of American society and will forever be evidenced in cultural elements like punk fashion.
Article submitted by Riley Musbach, senior writer at Paper Masters. Riley has been a writer and contributing editor at Paper Masters for over 6 years and has a wide range of author experience.
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