/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

So I was thinking about this after looking at the CoF and ita threads, and I'm sure it's been brought up before, but how much do we all actually enjoy the fashion these days? I can't help thinking that those who aren't aware of the rules or the various brand closures and such are having a better time of it than we are.

And at the same time, is it our regard for the rules and our desire to educate part of what's kept the fashion alive after all these years? Interested in hearing thoughts on this.