To include a focus on the abject within this material lineup is to cross the final boundary into what cultural theorists define as that which societal conditioning labels as waste or taboo. In radical art and performance subcultures, organic degradation and the "unclean" are reclaimed as symbols of ultimate raw reality. The Fluidity of Reclaiming the Body
Faded, distressed denim has long been a staple of punk and underground movements, serving as a uniform for protest and nightlife. 4. Silk: The Subversive Luxury sindrive leather and denim and silk and piss
: The inclusion of "piss" (a colloquial term for urine) in the list is intriguing and somewhat disconcerting. In general, urine or its components are not commonly used in mainstream fashion or product design due to ethical, practical, and hygienic concerns. However, there are innovative and experimental works in the field of sustainable materials and biotechnology where urine is explored for its potential in creating sustainable products, such as in the development of synthetic materials or in bio-fertilizers. To include a focus on the abject within