Nostalgic Gaze: Punk, Post-Punk, Posh Punk.

Punk is in fashion! Back in the glory days of 1977, Dressing punk meant, you didn’t really care for the Monarchy or establishment and stood against conformity. You also had little money so you Did It Yourself using safety pins.

Today, it’s the antithesis of that ideology, with fashion houses capitalizing on the look and very rich girls starting a new trend called Posh Punk. So much for the DIY ethic of yesteryear. But then again, some things don’t change. See below:

BACK TO THE FUTURE: 1977 and 2012

1977 Unemployment running at 5.7%. Young people hardest hit.

2012 Unemployment running at 8.3%. Youth the hardest hit.

1977 Controversy over police “racist” use of “sus” law.

2012 Debate over police use of “racist” stop and search laws.

1977 Household incomes saw a fall of 2.7%.

2012 Household incomes fell by 2.7%.

1977 Queen celebrates silver jubilee.

2012 Queen celebrates her diamond jubilee

1977 Firemen and print workers in pay disputes.

2012 Public services unions line up to reject pension reforms

1977 A horse called Red Rum won the heart of the nation.

2012 A horse called Joey (War Horse) gripped film fans’ attention.

Back to the future: Via The Guardian