Comments on: Steampunk and the New Victorians http://www.urbanartantiques.com/2009/steampunk-and-the-new-victorians/ Thoughts from visiting galleries, museums, flea markets and antique shows Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:17:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Author http://www.urbanartantiques.com/2009/steampunk-and-the-new-victorians/comment-page-1/#comment-886 Author Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:31:57 +0000 http://www.urbanartantiques.com/?p=3883#comment-886 Within the younger population there have always been various subcultures who appreciate and embrace references to earlier forms. Perhaps a response to our over-reliance on technology and trend-following? Regardless, this influence is played out in fashion, as demonstrated by the couture of Alexander McQueen for example, as well as in home decor as discussed in The Antiquarian article in the NY Times. There are pockets of younger consumers embracing "antique aesthetics" here and there. Thank goodness for this group - as they may emerge to become the next generation of antique collector. We must learn to court them if the retail trade wishes to remain a viable one. www.adiscourseontheartsandsciences.net Within the younger population there have always been various subcultures who appreciate and embrace references to earlier forms. Perhaps a response to our over-reliance on technology and trend-following? Regardless, this influence is played out in fashion, as demonstrated by the couture of Alexander McQueen for example, as well as in home decor as discussed in The Antiquarian article in the NY Times. There are pockets of younger consumers embracing “antique aesthetics” here and there. Thank goodness for this group – as they may emerge to become the next generation of antique collector. We must learn to court them if the retail trade wishes to remain a viable one.

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