From Punk to Prestige: The choker’s rise as a luxury fashion classic, by Susan Mbamah The choker began as a symbol of defiance, bold, tight and unapologetic. Over the decades, it has transformed into a refined accessory embraced by both streetwear lovers and luxury houses. Its evolution shows how fashion can take something once edgy and rebellious and turn it into a timeless piece. The Choker’s Bold Journey In the nineteen seventies and early eighties, chokers were a staple of the underground punk scene. Studded leather pieces represented anti-establishment energy. Fast forward to...