In 1986, with the release of her album "True Blue," Madonna showcased a more low-key look, fluctuating between glamour and punk with fishnet stockings, boots, and leather. Although Madonna has changed styles over the years, she often comes back to this one. In 2005's "Hung Up," she added some early 2000s flare, changing to more subtle fishnets, a purple leather jacket, and matching boots.
Women and men have been wearing fishnets, leather, and boots since the 1970s. Ari Up, frontwoman of the London post-punk band The Slits, (pictured above in a classic punk look) was a trailblazer who embodied the punk spirit, per The Guardian. '70s British punk bands like The Slits and the Sex Pistols inspired fashion trends for later artists like Madonna. Josh McConnell, founder of Straight to Hell apparel, told Rolling Stone that the Sex Pistols would owe their fashion style to designers Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood.
Madonna continues to explore her punk side: At 2013's Met Ball, she wore ripped fishnet stockings; a studded, belted, tartan jacket; and leather gloves, with no bottom piece — incorporating her underwear as a fashion element. Speaking about the look, she said that she's a fan of Sid Vicious (of the Sex Pistols) and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. "I wanted to do my own thing, put my own twist on it," she said (via the Independent). Even in 2022, she's still rocking the leather and fishnets, often posting her looks on Instagram.
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