“Were it not for the Clash , punk would have been just a sneer, a safety pin and a pair of bondage trousers.” - Billy Bragg

In general, fashion is the battle of need versus want. Does anyone need a pair of 18k gold safety pin earrings embellished with pavé black diamonds? Well, no. But, speaking as someone whose schizophrenia embraces both luxury and punk, I'd certainly like to have them...