Black Fashion by Javii: Punks vs. The American Flag

Since WTT, Lil Wayne and A$AP all decided to make statements out of the American Flag the new trend has become exactly that: The AMERICAN FLAG. Punks who were never one to be blinded by trends are now clamoring to the American flag trend. My question is: Are they who they really say they are? 'Punk' used to be considered Anti-fashion, and argued that punk should be defined by their music or their ideology, yet it seems that with the right amount of tattoos, ripped or tattered clothing just about anyone can be considered 'Punk.' Check out this blind dose of "Punk Patriotism."

Tamall (20) from Atlanda, Georgia dons an American flag shirt, camo vest, cut off shorts, striped socks, and red vans.

Brendon (18) from pittsburgh PA rocks a black graphic tee with cut off sleeves, an American flag fanny pack and blue chucks.

From Philadelphia, PA these two Jeanitrix designers hair dyed green, blonde and beard red as wine pose next to the American flag laying on the floor as if it was nothing more than a rag, now that's the punk I know.

"Why do we celebrate Independence day when we are still not free?"

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Comment by Tyrone Williams on July 5, 2012 at 12:44pm: ok thats possibly one of the rediculous things i heard im sorry but if they feel as if they need to follow the trend of a american flag then their not punk being punk is a honor its when people dont have to look up to others they just do what they want when they want without being told not by following a stupid trend i for one am an american but you will never see me wearing an american flag

Comment by TheProzacIsWorking on July 4, 2012 at 11:07pm: I don't understand why it matters what they wear. And here I thought being punk meant wearing whatever the fuck you want, whenever you fucking want.

"Are they who they really say they are?"

I didn't know they needed anyone else's permission to be what they want. If they want to call themselves punk, let them. Last time I checked, punk was more than just clothes.

Comment by 931 on July 4, 2012 at 2:47pm: If they want to be patriotic let them.

Comment by Seph on July 4, 2012 at 11:20am: Ok in my profile pic I have an american flag hoodie but not because it was a trend. I just liked it and I am American. That's just being blunt. Are we free yes to a certain extent but there are still things in the U.S taht hold African Americans back. I've never been one to follow trends and when I picked this hoodie up at a vendor it reminded me of my favorite show "Skins" lol but I agree with you.