Alternative fashion

Alternative fashion is a term, while somewhat fluid in use, is generally used to describe fashion that is abherrant, apart from the mainstream "Those who dress creatively, individually & differently from the rest" (2). It is also often used to describe fashion associated with subcultures (ie gothic fashion, punk fashion, industrial, club culture), or fashion influenced by the music associated with these cultures, or alternative music in general (1). Additionally, alternative fashion events and designs may exhibit a fusion of fashion with art and music.There are a number of Alternative Fashion events, including the London Alternative Fashion week in London (running since 2003), the Toronto Alternative Fashion week (FAT) and the Circa Nocturna Melbourne Alternative Fashion parade. There is a also a bi monthly published magazine, Alt.Fashion published in London that caters to the Alternative Fashionista's needs.