counterstyle
/ˈkaʊntərˌstaɪl/
noun
- A style or approach that opposes or contrasts with another style, especially in fashion, art, or design.
- Some musicians adopt a counterstyle to challenge mainstream pop sounds.
- The designer's new collection was a deliberate counterstyle to the minimalist trends of the previous season.
- In architecture, the building's ornate details serve as a counterstyle to the sleek glass towers around it.
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