In the past month, we’ve talked about gothic fashion, we’ve learned about its history and what it has been influenced by. Today, we’re going to immerse ourselves fully in fashion and the many styles that this culture has.   An (almost) complete guide to gothic fashion elements Probably, one of the greatest misconceptions about gothic fashion it’s that it must be black. While black is one of the main colors, it’s incorrect to say it’s the only one acceptable in outfits. For example, a monochromatic white outfit could be gothic, whereas a black dress can just be a simple black...

Evolution The gothic style was born from the British punk culture of the ‘70s. Specifically, this aesthetic is credited to the band Bauhaus and their single “Bella Lugosi’s Dead” released in 1979. The single served as an inspiration for tropes such as references to undead, dark, and androgynous appearances. From 1982 onwards, some bands started to perform in a London nightclub called The Batcave, which became where people further developed the goth style. Here, dark femineity, fishnets, and sheer fabrics were usual amongst fans and bands. A band performing in The Batcave. The music journalists who attended these scenes were...