Hi Angie & fellow Fabbers,

I have been wondering what happens when Avant Garde stylings cross over into the mainstream. Are they still considered Avant Garde??

For example, the style of the Drape Collar Leather jacket featured on the blog here

http://youlookfab.com/store/20.....er-jacket/

is quite popular and easily found in our mainstream stores. I have seen this look in some of our cheaper chain stores, right through to our department stores featuring designer labels.

I understand that just because something hits the mainstream doesn't mean that we ignore it's origins, but ... ?? I also appreciate that some of what trickles down into the mainstream is a more 'toned down' version.

One definition I came across states: Avant Garde is "Creative experimentation that fragments or rejects the norm" so what happens when it becomes part of the norm?

Love your thoughts on this:)

xxx Deborah

ps.. Im on holidays from work, with possibly too much time on my hands