The Halbstarke – Switzerland’s 1960s Greaser Outcasts
We provide insight into The Halbstarke, a Swiss subculture that embraced the Americana fashion of the fifties to rebel against post-war conservatism in Europe.
Luke McDonald is based in Ireland. Attempting to apply a broad (and mostly surplus) knowledge of history, aesthetics and literature in order to become the Jonathan Meades of clothing. Likes 1970’s typography, thinks white denim is underrated, prefers cats to dogs. Can also be found writing weekly at epochs.co
We provide insight into The Halbstarke, a Swiss subculture that embraced the Americana fashion of the fifties to rebel against post-war conservatism in Europe.
We look at the timeless style of Terrance Malick's classic film 'Badlands' starring Martin Sheen & Sissy Spacek in this edition of Working Titles.