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Rockabilly
Rockabilly is first & foremost known as a musicial genre created in the 50's; & later influenced the pyschobilly scene in the 80's. But out of this musicial genre an entire lifestyle & fashion grew.
In it's original heyday the look closely matched the artists creating the music. Imitating the likes of Buddy Holly & Johnny Cash with sharp cut suits, swept back hair & creepers. The women's fashion was more tight sweaters & poodle skirts.

Over the decades the look has filtered down & adapted to cultural influencs, taking on a bit of a punk influence along the way.
Now in the 00's, the rockabilly look shares it's ties with the original image but with new touches being constantly added. The look favours a touch of kitsch Americana, tattoo prints & skulls in with elements of the original look.
With the greased hair still integral to the look, or a more Bettie influenced cut for the ladies. Alongside creepers, tight jeans, leopard prints, cats eye glasses, capri's & printed tees.

The look is slightly darker compared to the 50's style, taking on influence from the pin-up's of the era; paticularly with ladies preferring the Bettie Page look too.
You'll find a plenthora of labels solely within the scene such as U.S label's; Lucky 13, Liquor brand, & Sourpuss. Creating both rockabilly & pyschobilly influenced attire with tattoo style prints, skulls & devils a plenty.