Designer doesn’t necessarily mean preppy any longer. The days of polos, crewnecks, and bright colored pastels has passed, and a new kind of label has emerged from the fire. Affliction is an all alternative clothing line, and Affliction clothing has become a favorite of rock, metal, and alternative bands, from Ozzy Osbourne, to Shinedown. Their unique style, added to their unwillingness to tone down their trends, has set them apart in an industry once dominated by Calvin Klein and Gucci.
They describe themselves as ‘Skull & Crossbones’ fashion, and through their line this is a recurring theme that many has flocked to. Their tee-shirts contain this trademark, as do many of their accessories. It’s easy to find a skull belt, jewelry, or even collars through this line, and in a quality much different than the pathetic excuses provided by brands like Torrid or Hot topic. Just looking through an Affliction sale makes the differences obvious.
This isn’t your preteen attempt at edgy. Affliction shirts, pants, jackets, and accessories are an adult level of the alternative style, to provide well rounded fashion for those who would rather headbang then dance. You don’t have to worry about any of the modern versions of punk meets emo here, either. There is no Spongebob, no Hello Kitty, no Sad Bunny. Everything here is authentic, original, and guaranteed to add to your already hardcore sense of style.
You can find Affliction items through their official website, or through one of their two local retailers, which are located in LA, California, and Moscow, Russia.