Summary
- Dive into the flamboyant world of The New Romantics with never-before-seen footage and interviews in Tramps!
- Learn about the influential but short-lived London subculture that pushed fashion, music, and art boundaries.
- Get ready to celebrate the legacy of The New Romantic movement with the release of Tramps! on June 18.
Tramps! is a celebratory documentary about an influential subculture movement in late 1970s/early 1980s London, and Screen Rant has a first look at the trailer. The feature-length documentary explores the rise of a group of flamboyant fashionistas who, after claiming a selection of East London clubs as their gathering places, won the names “The Blitz Kids” and The New Romantics. The documentary was directed by Kevin Hegge, whose past work includes She Said Boom: The Story of Fifth Column, which chronicled an early ‘80s Toronto-based female art collective.
Screen Rant is happy to present the trailer for Tramps! The film features never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with a number of key players from the era. Not only does the trailer tease the of the New Romantics who appear in the film, it also shows the unique look and style the New Romantics created. Take a look at the trailer below and get ready to watch the fashion-forward documentary when it hits digital platforms on June 18.
What To Know Before Watching Tramps!
Like many of the best documentaries, Tramps! is sure to invite viewers into the community it explores, which was born in London nightclubs after the city’s 1970s punk scene faded. What set The New Romantics apart was an interest in flamboyant and sometimes eccentric fashion, which also butted up against gender norms at the time. Fashion, music, and art that flew in the face of what was expected at the time became hallmarks of The New Romantic youth culture.
The influence of The New Romantic moment extended beyond the subculture’s heyday, with many contributing to global fashion, music, and art for decades. David Holah and Stevie Stewart, for example, went on to found the fashion label BodyMap, while Judy Blame became a renowned stylist and accessories designer. The person who arguably reached the greatest heights in of fame, however, was Boy George, who has been a musical icon since the early ‘80s.
Considering the influence and presence of The New Romantic movement, it’s also interesting to note that it only lasted a few years. The original movement began in 1979 and had largely dissipated by 1982, making it a brief but important part of London’s history. With many of the dance clubs frequented by the subculture’s closing over the last decade, Tramps! aims to ensure that The New Romantic movement will be ed even as the world in which it bloomed continues to change.
Tramps! will be released on digital platforms on June 18.
