Throughout past decades, subcultures have been significant in building communities for the marginalised, raising awareness for social issues, and even promoting political change. The way that we recognise these groups, however, is often a result of the subculture fashion that we associate with them. Whether it be pencil skirts, Dr Martens, or the 80s mohawk – fashion is emblematic of the beliefs and attitudes of these communities. With this in mind, today we will explore three such communities, and the way that fashion was (and continues to be) used to express the beliefs and identities of these subcultures. Expressive fashion in 1960s hippie culture As one of the most famous…