Customising clothing with studs and spikes is something that has been around on the underground fashion & music scenes, since the birth of punk rock in the early 1970’s. One pioneer in particular of punk rock fashion, is Dame Vivienne Westwood. Then, a flame haired young designer with a passion for Latex, and chains, something deemed far too outrageous, for the commercial market
In 1974, Westwood opened a small boutique on the Kings Road called ‘Sex’ with her boyfriend Malcolm McLaren, who would soon become the manager of The Sex Pistols, together, they would define the look, and sound of the punk rock movement. Other patrons of the boutique, which helped to launch Westwood into notability, were; Chrissie Hynde, Adam Ant, Siouxie Sioux, and the rest of the Bromley contingent. The store re-opened in 1980 under the name ‘The Worlds End’ and still remains today at number 430 Kings Road, as a part of Westwood’s global empire
In 1974, Westwood opened a small boutique on the Kings Road called ‘Sex’ with her boyfriend Malcolm McLaren, who would soon become the manager of The Sex Pistols, together, they would define the look, and sound of the punk rock movement. Other patrons of the boutique, which helped to launch Westwood into notability, were; Chrissie Hynde, Adam Ant, Siouxie Sioux, and the rest of the Bromley contingent. The store re-opened in 1980 under the name ‘The Worlds End’ and still remains today at number 430 Kings Road, as a part of Westwood’s global empire
Although ‘custom style’ clothing has always been a part of our fashion history, it now has now taken our catwalks, high-street stores, and magazines by storm, there are studs on everything from vintage style shorts, to shoes, headbands, and bags - even the humble cardigan isn't safe!!
With the credit crunch still rife, we can’t all afford to purchase Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boots for £120, or a pair of studded shorts for £50, so why not buy a cheaper pair which fit well, and stud them yourself?
You can bulk buy studs or spikes in either Silver, Gold, or Bronze online for as little as £3.50 for 150 studs, you make a small incision in the item, insert the bottom ‘screw’ part of the stud through sed hole, and screw on the top. Simple!! You don’t even have to buy a new item to stud, why not bring life back into an old pair of converse, shorts, or toughen up a pretty cardigan? Here are some examples of what you can do to get that high fashion look, for less...
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