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Analysis of Rebellion Spirit of Fashion—— Taking an Example of Ripped Jeans
- 1 Beijing Keystone Academy, Beijing, China
- 2 Hailiang Foreign Language School, Zhuji, China
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Abstract
With the development of fashion trends, ripped jeans have become more and more popular among the general public. However, the journey to becoming a popular consumer of ripped jeans is not an easy one, as it involves a number of ups and downs. Through the evolution of fashion, the use of ripped jeans as a symbol of punk culture has changed over time. It is evident from this study that ripped jeans have been used as a symbol of rebellion throughout history by working-class people, hippies, punk groups, and adolescents of today. Especially in punk culture, ripped jeans embody the spirit of disruption, aggression, and authenticity. Overall, ripped jeans have developed into an upward spiral, with more and more people embracing this style. Eventually, the public begins to recognize the special properties of ripped jeans, and finally accepts their uniqueness in pop culture. It is concluded that while rock and roll pants are considered to be an exclusive part of culture, the average person perceives them as clothing that enhances the appearance of glamour. Specifically, it is a symbol of fashion, a popular fashion item, which is contrary to its original meaning of revolt and rebellion. Due to this trend, ripped jeans have lost much of their rebellious appeal.
Keywords
Ripped Jeans, Punk Culture, Rebellion Spirit
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Liu,X.;Zhang,X. (2023). Analysis of Rebellion Spirit of Fashion—— Taking an Example of Ripped Jeans. Communications in Humanities Research,4,69-74.
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