The clone was born in the hyper-stylized worlds of porn centerfolds from prolific companies like Colt Studio, but quickly emerged into the real world. Like the Marlboro Man.if he happened to be into other Marlboro Men. But when one particular look cropped up in the post-Stonewall gay scene of the 1970s, it was so popular-and so distinct-that the guys who sported it were dismissed as “clones.” Inspired by archetypes like cowboys and bikers, the clone look was all about denim, plaid shirts, bomber jackets, and t-shirts, with a body-conscious bent.
Every historical social scene has had its uniform.
