Bracelets – History, Meaning, and Rockabilly Style

Being a true lady implies that you will always pay attention to every detail, with a special focus on jewelry. Therefore, bracelets are probably an important part of your everyday combinations.

The word “bracelet” is from French language and, literally translated, it means “arm ring”. Although it is mostly regarded as an ornament and fashion detail, bracelet is actually an important and interesting, history-rich item.

At first, bracelets were worn not only for aesthetic purposes, but for religious reasons as well. The oldest bracelet is worn in Southern Mesopotamia around 2500 BC, while it was also worn in Egypt around 2000 BC. However, newer studies show that bracelet could be worn in Egypt in 5000 BC! How amazing! Bracelet went through a personal evolution, changing its purpose, looks and materials. At first, it was made of bones, and later came the leather, cloth, wood, metal etc.

In different cultures, bracelets have different significance. In Greece and Bulgaria, for example, women wear special bracelets in order to please spring goddesses and make spring come sooner. In India, there’s something more than a belief related to the bracelets – it is considered that bracelets (as well as anklets) stimulate the acupressure points of the uterus.

Of course, bracelets can be a symbol of social status, made of silver, gold, or ornamented with some diamonds. But, they can also be an expression of creativity. Lately, homemade bracelets are very popular. You can make own creation form beads or polymer clay and have exactly what you want.

It should be pointed out that we differ several kinds of bracelets: charm bracelets, bangles, slap bracelets, beaded bracelets, link bracelets and sport bracelets. These would be the basic kinds.

Of course, punk and rockabilly culture makes everything cooler and our collection proves it. Rockabilly spirit comes strong in our high quality leather bracelets. These vintage inspired pieces of jewelry give you the recognizable retro and rockabilly motives: cherries, polka dots and even leopard print. We are also happy to present you the checked leather bracelets in several colors. You will also find the most punk model of them all – specially designed bracelet with studs. We also offer you symbolical rubber bracelets in couple of colors. For hard rock style lovers, we have some plain black leather models with metal parts.

To see more retro jewel collections, visit our punk style clothing shop. We offer you many options for combining your new bracelet. Beside the unique design, you will be pleasantly surprised by the affordability and well pleased by our high quality. We are happy for sharing our love for punkabilly style with you and we will be glad to bring you delight with our collections. If you want to stay up to date, don’t forget to visit our page with the latest items. Enjoy your punk rockabilly days and have a swell & peachy time.

Skirts through the time

Skirts are an essential to any rockabilly gal’s closet. The Little Black Skirt is nearly as popular as the Little Black Dress. We’re looking at rockabilly skirts and how to style them.

We live in era when fashion trends appear and disappear so often that we cannot even remember what was popular only few years ago. But before this hurried time, fashion had its long and slow changing history. And her majesty – the skirt – has an interesting place in all the fashion history sources.

Skirts: Her majesty — Her majesty – The skirt

First of all, this wonderful fashion invention was unisex at first. Furthermore, men in ancient Rome were really big fans of skirts. Today, man skirts are called kilts are still present in Scotland.

Skirts: Collection of skirts for Roman soldiers — Collection of skirts for Roman soldiers

Women were trapped in long skirts for a long time. It is interesting that men were wearing mini’s long before the women. Women had to wait for centuries to get this privilege. Up to then, they had different versions of long models. Sometimes the skirts were broad, with a complicated support construction underneath and bunch of underskirts. Such flamboyant styles were combined with uptight corsets. Seems unpractical, but it looks like it’s from a fairy tale.

Skirts: 18th century fashion — 18th century fashion

Later on, the 60’s of the 20th century have brought us the hippie movement and colorful, long, swaying skirts with flower motives. Also, Marry Quant, the famous fashion designer, has made the first mini skirt ever in. Leslie Newson, also known as Twiggy, was the first model on the runway dressed in a mini.

As for the punk style, it sure adores the skirts. These skirts are provocative, not only by their length, but by their daring to combine different flows. They are often decorated with lace or metal details like chains or safety pins. Also, they often have some patches, like the ones from our collection. Tartan cloth is very popular in punk and when it comes to skirts, the rule is: the shorter – the better! Regular jean fabrics are widely used and they are usually torn up in some parts. Punk ladies love to combine their skirts with colorful tights or mesh stockings.

And rockabilly has its specialties when it comes to skirts, too. The famous animal print in different variations is present here as well. Motives like skulls and roses are also popular, equally as the lace details and checked fabrics. Nautical skirt models are inevitable, of course.

Skirts: Rockabilly skirt — Rockabilly skirt

Nowadays, skirts are more popular than ever. Inspired by the swell spirit of 50′s and rockabilly style, fueled by 70’s and punk rock, we have made a sweet litle collection. Here you can find a variety of shorter and longer mini’s, colorful models made of high quality materials, pieces convenient for everyday and special occasions. As always, our retro ways are mixed with the hottest contemporary trends. A little bit of pin up and a little bit of punk, all sewn into these rebellious, elegant and sexy combinations. It all comes with affordable prices. And that’s just one part of our kingdom of rockabilly clothing for women. Enjoy exploring our pages and upgrading your own style.

Punk Prejudice – Beating the stereotype

Punk Prejudice exists, and the world of punk music and fashion is no exception. Punk Prejudices made life as a wild-child that much harder. But why?

Every good, strong phenomenon and its style usually has a large veil of steady rumors, widespread views which are often very negative and shallow or superficial labels. Well, most of those aren’t true and they make an artificial constructed darkness around the wonderful world of eternal fashion and unique music, which strongly inspires our collections presented here. When we talk about punk music and culture, it’s hard to avoid all the hard and dark charges. People are easy on delusions when it comes to punk music and fashion. To set loose those ugly myths, we bring you a list of most popular Punk Prejudice and some of the many counter-arguments.

Punk fashion is extremely dark. This punk prejudice is WRONG! It is dark, but not extremely. Actually, colorful details are very common among punk lovers, as you can make sure in this special category. Hair dyed in bright red, green or even pink is also frequent. And not to mention the tartan cloth and other crazy colored combinations. Since punk originates from social dissatisfaction and some dark moods, a little bit of darkness is necessary. But if music was in colors, the vigorous punk chords would be a hard rocking rainbow.

Punk artists and fans are drunks and druggies. That’s a hard one and very, very WRONG one. Drug and alcohol abuse status has nothing to do with the music or fashion style. This punk prejudice linking some addicting vice to a certain style and music is just a superficial labeling. Maybe some of the punk stars did end up their lives thanks to the drugs, but it’s not a general rule. Listening to a certain kind of music and wearing certain clothes is not enough to ruin your life with drugs, so blaming punk for it is simply mindless.

Punk prejudice: punkers are uneducated bums. Well, when it comes to the education, some of the punk musicians are ready to break the regular oppinion that punkers are stupid. Dexter Holland, the lead singer of The Offspring has and M.S. in molecular biology. Also, Greg Graffin, the lead singer of Bad Religion, actually has a Ph.D. and he was a teacher at the University of California. He is also a straight edge. So, I guess that’s settled then.

Punk lovers are aggressive. This punk prejudice is definitely WRONG. Actually, punk lovers usually expel the excess of energy trough the music or jumping around on the shows. Yeah, a mess can happen, sometimes they put up a fight – but when you are at a punk show, you probably won’t see the whole audience fighting.

Well, that’s just a part of a big pile of punk prejudices. It all overshadows the punk fashion and when someone wears the awesome punk clothes, he or she often has to confront some offensive looks in public. Many decades after its outbreak, punk still shocks the majority. Well, even though it is sad that it still causes such reactions and prejudices, its provoking abilities are also its biggest power.

Punk Rock style – Fashion and History

When it comes to punk rock, there are no rules. Yet, when it comes to punk fashion, we can abstract some style characteristics mutual for many punk lovers.

Punk rock fashion complements punk music and together they make one of the most important and most awesome alternative subcultures ever. Punk rock began to develop in 70’s in USA and UK. It was created in a response to “overinflated” progressive rock full of long solos and guitar exibitions. This fresh rebellious style has brought a simple rhytm – most of the punk songs have only four chords. It has also brought a lot of pure energy, unique way of seeing things, anarchistic ideas and inspiration for challenging authorities. Sex Pistols are considered to be the first punk band, although it can’t be precisely defined. Let’s say punk has simply happened and it’s a minor question who has started it.

Punk comes in many shapes – as punk rock, surf punk, pop punk, ska punk, skate punk, anarcho punk, punkabilly (or psychobilly) etc. All those music styles have made a certain influence on punk fashion. It is amazing how many of the original basic punk symbols maintained up to nowadays and punkers of today still adore that very same rebellious style.

For example, one of the everlasting characteristics of punk rock is a “must have” crazy hairstyle. Some of the punk rock lovers shave their head completely, while others choose the illustruous “Mohawk” hairstyle. Basically, any wild and rebellious hairstyle is punk hairstyle. Striking and bright hair colors (yes: pink, lime green, blue) are also very popular.

"Mohawk" Punk Rock hairstyle — “Mohawk” hairstyle

Another favorite fashion flick in punk rock is the leather. Leather jackets, leather skirts, even leather tights. It’s all often decorated with bunch of studs or other meatal details, like chains or even safety pins. There’s a lot of space for experimenting and creativity and the originality is the only thing that matters. For start, you can check out the some accessories from our recent collection.

Of course, there are also tattoos and piercings. Often a lot of those. There’s a long punk tradition of putting these permanent signs and decorations on own body. As they say – tattoos and piercings are like drugs – once you try them, you are addicted. It’s all a part of the punk habit to shock – that’s why punk tattoos and piercings are often found on various unusual body parts. Here’s a wide choice of body jewelry and we hope you’ll find some for yourself.

Punk Rock Tattoos & Piercings — Tattoos & Piercings

The details are also very important – details give a personal stamp to every style and make it complete. This rebellious style is very suitable for so many fashion games. You can always add some patches on your old clothes, and this page is full of cool ones. Or, if you want to add a crazy tie to your regular clothing combination, you’ll probably enjoy this fashion line. Really, there are no rules. The only rules are to use your imagination and be rebellious as much as you can.

Finally, it’s not all about fashion and its habits – it is just a base. The rest is up to you, your ideas and attitude. Let your imagination run wild and enjoy the Punk Rock!

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