Greasers in Modern day Media

Since the greaser subculture is basically dead, there is not much media coverage of its existence. Although, elements of greaser style are no stranger to editorial fashion. Some elements as simple as a leather jacket, a heavily gelled hairstyle, or a “cool” pose could be on the next page of your favorite magazine. Since nostalgia is a common troupe for fashion, your idol, whether, actor, artist or model, may be wearing something very similar to a greaser’s classic threads. I’ve complied a short photo gallery of numerous celebrities and models who have modeled familiar greaser looks or have captured the essence of the aesthetic.

David Beckham – Mr. Beckham arguably keeps his look simple, but badass. With his pompadour slicked hair, a plain white t, and tattoos out the wazoo.

Lady Gaga – During one of her many style reinventions back in 2011, Lady Gaga assumed the male alter-ego, Joe Calderone. He a slick talking Brooklyn greaser, and her first experience in full drag. Joe became the voice for Gaga to confess certain elements of her personal life. She spent two weeks in the role, to discover her vice in men.

Jason Dardo – Otherwise known for their drag person, Violet Chachki. This photograph features the gender fluid drag performer before they got their tattoos. I have to note the sick pompadour roll they’ve styled their hair into.

Gilles Marini – the French actor strike a pose in this Elvis Presley inspired photograph.

Rihanna – The Barbados native walked around the streets in a female greaser oriented fashion. One of the photos from this photoshoot was used for the cover of her single, “We Found love”.

Lorde – In her “Yellow Flicker Beat” music video, Lorde featured an androgynous look, with a pompadour hair style.

Lana Del Rey and Jesse Rutherford – In this picture, the new age artists flaunt hot leather jackets with dark hair and a tough attitude.

Dorothy – There is not too much information on this newly emerged California rock artist, but she is serving a “rockbabe” look if I’ve ever seen one in this photo.

Kendal Jenner - For a photoshoot, The Jenner dynamo sported a Sandy Olsson inspired getup in this vintage background.

It's comforting to see the Greaser style in media and to see it influence fashion. I do have a question for my audience this time around, when have you seen Greaser fashion used in media or editorials?

And away we go, Rockabeau ;)