Punk Back Patches: How DIY Jackets Became Portable Record Libraries

This episode dives into the history of punk back patches, tracing how ripped denim and hand‑painted logos evolved from a mod aesthetic to a key element of the DIY punk ethos. It covers the practicalities—screen printing, hot needle stitching, and mail‑order networks—while unpacking how these patches became living catalogues that mapped underground communities and influenced mainstream fashion.

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