Nonconformity

NOT ANOTHER BRICK
IN THE WALL
Topic: Off-Beat
Theme: Nonconformity
Season: Autumn/Winter 2016
Table of Content
Introduction
I.Punk Movement
II.The Antwerp Six +
III.Culture Jamming
IV.Hollywood Oddballs
Conclusion
References
Appendix
A.Mind Map
B.Transcript of Interview
Introduction
OFF-BEAT
This topic is taken from the WGSN’s Autumn/Winter 16/17 trend — OffBeat. According to the society, the very idea of ‘off-beat’ may come off as a bit deviant rather than any good. Meaning, an off-beat person is the ones who has a bit odd or unusual and does not fit in the society. Their habits are beyond our understanding, not because they are the result of madness, but because they are born to be so original that sometimes it cannot be accepted by the societies.
People are more open-minded to this kind of unique behaviour and slowly accepting their norms. Offbeat also has a different meaning if related to fashion and art. As stated by WGSN, Offbeat is also creative, immersive and interactive. It demands to appeal, intrigue and delight with inspiring designs.
From this topic, I branched out the idea to the subject of nonconformity. Throughout the course of history, many individuals have attempted to break away from cultural, religious and societal norms with the intention of living life to the fullest the way the deem right. A nonconformist is an individual who fails to abide by rules and values that have been established by the society (Bell p.78). Due to t…