noun
- a style or movement that deliberately rejects or opposes conventional fashion trends and mainstream aesthetic standards
Usage: often used in cultural and fashion criticism; can refer to both a deliberate aesthetic choice and a broader cultural attitude
adjective
- characterized by or relating to a deliberate rejection of conventional fashion norms and commercial style standards
Usage: descriptive term used in fashion discourse
Examples
- The punk movement embraced antifashion as a form of cultural protest against consumer capitalism.
- Her antifashion approach meant wearing thrifted, mismatched clothing rather than designer brands.
- Antifashion designers often prioritize sustainability and individuality over seasonal trends.
- The artist's antifashion statement challenged viewers to question what society considers beautiful.
- Wearing deliberately unfashionable clothes became an antifashion statement among certain youth subcultures.
- The exhibition explored how antifashion movements have influenced mainstream design over the decades.