Nov 18 2008
Goth is the new black!
London Fashion Week showcased many examples of gothic couture, across a broad range of designers. As well as being fun for those of us with a passion for frisky dark frocks, it’s great to see good examples of gothwear given such high exposure.
One big attraction of gothwear is the feeling of personal power it imparts. As well as being a type of costume, and one that implies both style and strength, it is also a creative community with many and various expressions.
There are lots of dark clothes and, my favourite, fantastic dark boots and shoes, along with great hair styles, multi-coloured loligoth, and all sorts of tattoos and piercings if you are so inclined.
Oh, and don’t forget the great fun with make-up and extensions. Add in all the excellent gothic metal bands and raging gigs - perhaps the exposure at an event like London Fashion Week will attract a whole new clutch of neophytes to the cause!
