Crusties are distinctive for their unkempt appearance. They are associated with anti-capitalism,[1] road protests, squatting, and begging.[2] Typical dress styles involve dreadlocks,[3] piercings, tattoos and dirty clothing, which are generally second-hand or army surplus.[4] Similar to anarcho-punk, most clothing is black in colour. Earth colours are also common. Denim jackets, hooded sweatshirts with sewn-on patches, vests covered in studs, spikes, and band patches are characteristic elements of the crust punk style of dress.[5]
Julian "Leggo" Kilsby of Deviated Instinct describes crust as "a punk-y biker look, more akin to Mad Max. Mad Max 2 is the crustiest film ever made!"[6]
Crusties have also been described as being typically unemployed youth with no permanent home
