Leather & Lethality: How the Punk Jacket Became an Ethical Weapon

This episode explores how the punk leather jacket evolved from a rebellious fashion statement to an ethical declaration against animal exploitation and mainstream commodification. Tracing its roots in motorcycle culture, Sex & Seditionaries’ styling of the Sex Pistols, and its later adoption by straight‑edge and vegan movements, we see how DIY practices reshaped materiality while keeping punk’s anti‑establishment core alive.

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