It's a bit of both, but the general trend over time has been away from the mindset and more to the look/groupthink. In particular in the late 80s through 90s. G

It's a bit of both, but the general trend over time has been away from the mindset and more to the look/groupthink. In particular in the late 80s through 90s. Granted one of the most iconic OG punk bands (Sex Pistols) were literally formed to sell a look. The punk ethos is a real thing. And the punk look is a real thing. Sometimes they overlap. Sometimes they do not.