Avant
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sassy 1960’s
AVANT GARDE is a sleek, high-impact microtrend that re-imagines 1960s gloss through a tactile, contemporary lens. At its heart is a love of fluid curves, sculptural forms, and surfaces that gleam – from glossy occasional tables to bubble-like lighting and transparent partitions that soften space without interrupting it.
There’s a nostalgic nod in the use of fabrics like corduroy, bouclé, and chenille, now re-engineered for modern living with FibreGuard’s easy-clean technology. These materials add a rich tactility to otherwise pared-back spaces, aligning with the trend’s warmed-up minimalist aesthetic. AVANT GARDE is about restraint with attitude – a refined but expressive way to live with form, shine, and materiality.
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Want to read more about the AVANT GARDE trend? Explore our blog articles and see this and other related trends come to life.
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The timing couldn't be more perfect. As we navigate an increasingly digital world, there's a palpable hunger for designs that feel both futuristic and nostalgically grounding. Avant Garde emerges as the answer to this cultural moment, offering a sophisticated blend of mid-century optimism with contemporary innovation.
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Derived from the French term for raw concrete – ‘béton brut’ – brutalist architecture was conceived in post-war Britain at a time when functionality and purity of design were celebrated. The functional style of brutalism is now making itself known in interiors. Think lots of concrete, organic shapes and a pared-back colour palette.
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We’re seeing our FibreGuard customers embracing the versatility of greys, from deep charcoal to soft dove, recognising these tones as anchor colours that perform across multiple environments.
