Heavy Mental

If body modification isn’t your thing, might we suggest piercing your clothes instead?

byCheryl Chan January 2017

If body modification isn’t your thing, might we suggest piercing your clothes instead?

1 Topshop cotton bralet with metal hoops, $56.90 2 Lifeinperfectdisorder.com canvas pierced motorcycle 3 ASOS metal studded hoops, $17 jacket, $453

The next big trend in piercing is absolutely pain-free and eschews all needles –except for the one attached to the sewing machine. Starting in the ’70s, when safety pins on your clothing was the epitome of punk fashion, the current takes on pierced pieces are a little less DIY and a little more sleek, with ball studs and metallic hoops adorning your wardrobe and allowing a sense of rebellion and a devil-may-care attitude.

1 Zanabayne.com leather choker, $244 2 Alexander Wang 3 Mademoiselle Yulia and Liz Uy 4 MDS Collections faux leather skirt with studs, $129

“I was going through a period in my life, having a rough time, being a rebel and was like, ‘Let’s just do it.’” – Kendall Jenner on her nipple piercing.