The new romantic movement began in the 1980s as a reaction against the sternness of the punk movement. New romantics celebrated glamour and androgyny through bold makeup and clothing inspired by historical themes and artists like David Bowie. Bands like Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet embraced the new romantic style, taking influences from pirates. Vivienne Westwood also designed clothes for bands in this style. The profile describes a 24-year-old eccentric London man who works in food service and lives at home. He is very social and takes pride in his new romantic style, inspired by bands like Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet.