There’s no avoiding the giant leather-clad elephant in the room. This season fashion’s gone rogue with a modern ode to one of the most influential fashion statements of the 20th century – punk. I remember spotting ‘punk rockers’ as a youngin growing up in London. They were a little in your face, gelled mohawks, crazy piercings, customised leathers, metal and studs everywhere and DM boots made for pogoing.
As with most street movements, it’s considerably diluted in shock value over the last 30 years, Helen Mirren dyeing her hair pink, methinks was the final nail in the coffin. However, on the runways, alongside grunge, there’s been a stylish resurrection of punk-influenced fashion – thanks Burberry, Versace & Saint Laurent. Then there was the punk-themed Costume Institute Gala, peppered with the in your face affection for stylish metal, leather and then some.
Get inspired!
Punk’s an effortless look to go for when you want to make a mummy style statement for you and your tot. Babies in tartan or black always turn heads, and a mum in the clapping circle with fire truck red lips and studded boots will certainly raise eyebrows (a look I pulled off yesterday for MG slide time and a mum slowly backed out of the kids’ park).
Here’s some inspiration for stylish looks for you and your mini mes, so defiant, you’ll give Queen Style After Nine mum Gwen Stefani a run for her money.
STRAIGHT OUT OF HOSPITAL
Mum
Tartan Oversized Smock £18, Boohoo
Yummie Tummie Studded Legging £49.21, Revolve Clothing (I love the hidden control panel)
Mini Me
Anarchy in the Nursery Babygrow £16.99, Nippaz with Attitude
Tattoo Heart Rose Leather Shoes £18, Inch Blue
PLAY DATE (NURSERY)
Mum
Black Score T-shirt £16, Asos
‘Veronique’ Wellington Boot £220, Gothenburg Boots (In love with these luxurious riding-style wellies – check out that studded ankle strap)
Mini Me
Crochet Mohawk Beanie Hat £17.63, Etsy
Trousers with suspenders £15.99, Zara
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Mum
Versace Metallic SIlk-Blend T-shirt £415, Net a Porter
Wrap Leather-look Kilt £45, Asos
MINI ME
Boys Leopard Print Shirt £12, River Island
Scoth R’Belle Studded Bow Tie £23, Alex and Alexa
DATE NIGHT
Mum
Zip Boiler Jumpsuit $134, Warehouse (Great transitional piece for breast-feeding mums)
Earrings with ear cuffs £3.99, H&M
MINI ME (Tucked up in bed…zzzzz)
Punk Tartan Playsuit $19.95, Rock Your Baby
Anne-Claire Petit Knitted Guitar Cushion £75, Alex and Alexa
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