That whole era was punk as f-uck! The clothes, well they were questionable, but sure beat another factory robo-clone!
That whole Nick P/ R.A.D thing was when BMX went through puberty eh, cast off the control/opinions of parents (UKBFA), do want you want, however wacky it might be.
It was when BMX changed for the better, for ever . . . . the judgement was on your riding and character, not your back hop count or Kelloggs/BMX Beat placing . .