The “avant-garde” originally referred to soldiers who scouted the lay of the land ahead of the rest of a large military force. The term was later applied to artists and thinkers who were considered ahead of the pack.
And that factoid was just a fancy way for me to point out that Browns has a cardigan by avant-garde designer Gareth Pugh on sale.
170 pounds down from 420 at Browns
Yoox also has some Pugh pants for $130, down from $218.
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alyssa says
that cardigan is fantastic!
~Tessa~Scoffs says
Pugh is my mother’s maiden name and I secretly imagine I am related to Mr. Gareth.
Sharon Rose says
Hi there-fantastic cardigan, a real timeless piece!!
Farren says
I learned something new today! =)
Lady Melbourne says
I love Gareth Pugh, wish I was near Browns and not the other side of the world!
LM
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Wana says
thanks for the history on avant garde! gareth pugh really is a head of the pack in macabre and earthly designs!
enc says
I think this is the first geometric look I’ve ever thought I could wear without my eyes going mental. I’d love to have this!
Little Lj says
I did NOT know that… how interesting!
K.Line says
Wendy: I didn’t know that… Thanks for the fun fact.
StyleSpy says
Pugh pants,Pugh pants,Pugh pants… bwah-hah-hah!(I can’t help it,it just makes me giggle.)
Couture Carrie says
Loves it!!
xoxox,
CC
fashion herald says
hot damn i want that cardigan.
stef m says
love the pattern!
Sal says
I had no idea. Thanks for edjumacating me. And for that slightly dizzying cardi-eye-candy.
AsianCajuns says
Ooo-lala that is gorgeous. Nice segue from avant-garde to Pugh. Makes me wish I was wearing more black today.
Rosetung says
i loooove patterns like that, esp in B&W. and i love the bit of trivia about what's avant garde.
love your blog for these sorts of treasures.
lisa says
Ooh I love the print on that cardigan.
market publique says
I love Pugh and I adore that cardigan! It’s so Bridget Riley!
Rabenschwarz says
great dress.
LML says
i love it!
KD says
I’m not sold on the cardigan but I like the pants. I bet they would be warm.
TheShoeGirl says
Wow… I love it!
gimmie gimmie!
Dana says
I love the cardigan… also the term avant-garde.
Have a great weekend dear!
SOS! says
Gareth Pugh….on sale…..damn it I wish I was in London to go to Brown boutiques..
xx-LJ from SOS!
copperoranges says
that is such a neat graphic design!
AusAnna says
tots cute, great print. love your blog 🙂
Miss Karen says
I loves me some Pugh. That man is awesome. And that cardigan is rad in a siezure-inducing way.
Myriam says
I’d love to have that one!
Susie Bubble says
Oooh..thanks for the Pugh pants link…
[Tara] says
Oh, this cardigan is amazing!!