An Overview of the 1980's Punk Inspired Lip Looks: A Travel Back In Time
The world of beauty and fashion pretty much redefined itself completely somewhere in the 1980's. From shocking neon colors to bold punk looks this decade was all about breaking barriers, and is now the reason for numerous contemporary trends. The experimentation with liplooks was quite remarkable too. In this article, we will try to take a step back to the legendary lip styles associated with the punk movement of the 1980’s and analyze their impact on contemporary beauty.
1980's Lip Punk Trends
Dark Matte Lips
One of the most distinct looks in the lip couture of the punk scene in the 1980s was definetely bold and dark matte lips in the hues of deep burgundy, black, and dark purple. This fierce and striking look was paired with intense eye makeup and spiked hair in order to complete the ensemble of a punk rock image. Even though this trend suffered a little in the popularity department for a while, it continues to appear sometimes during seasonal fashion shows and in editorial magazines confirming that some styles will never fully go out of fashion.
Metallic Lips
Another striking lip style that came from the punk scene in the 1980s is metallic lips. Gleaming gold or silver or anything metallic in between is sure tone up any shine and give the lips an otherworldly touch. Although this may not have been accepted in the beauty world then, metallic lipsticks are a common trend now for makeup lovers.