Despite its name, this style bears little resemblance to the Gothic style that appeared in Medieval Europe. Rather, it resembles the "neo-Gothic" style that appeared in same Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Gothic style is a style of dress, which is inherent in members of the subculture "goths".

Despite its name, this style bears little resemblance to the Gothic style that appeared in Medieval Europe. Rather, it is reminiscent of the "neo-Gothic" style that appeared in same Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Gothic style is characterized by the use of black. It is the main color but also used red and its shades, mostly rich and dark colors (such as cherry, wine, blood, and others).

Girls and young goths are characterized by a pale skin tone and a complete lack of tanning. To emphasize their pallor, goths choose appropriate materials for their outfits. The most suitable are lace, velvet, silk, leather, less commonly used taffeta, lurex, brocade, organza, and modern vinyl as a skin substitute.

Girls usually wear corsets as part of their outerwear, skirts, and dresses are often long and flared. Of outerwear, girls prefer capes - capes or cloaks.

Goth men also look a bit feminine and subtle. Of clothing, they prefer tight leather pants, shirts, black hoodies, and long coats.

The shoes popular are Martens and solid-soled Greenders or Creepers. Girls also wear boots and boots with heels. All shoes are, of course, in black.

And among the accessories, Goths choose jewelry made of silver or silver-colored metal without any inserts of precious stones.

Goths associate silver with the moon, its cold luster, and dead color. Silver also well emphasizes pallor and a certain mournful image of the Goths.

Leather jewelry is also used: bracelets, collars, strapon harness, and so on. Goth girls are very fond of small hats with veils and openwork gloves above the elbow.

Initially, the new goths didn't differ much from the punks of the 70s and 80s. The same black clothes, an abundance of metal accessories, and leather. But gradually the gothic style began to get its special features. An important role in the formation of the subculture played a legendary group Joy Division.

And the Goths are already disconnected, young romantics. They are interested in the afterlife, vampires, and cemeteries. Life is learned through pain and suffering, including physical. BDSM attributes, sadism, and masochism are the norm for the goths.

In the early 2000s, the gothic style appeared on the catwalks. The first was Alexander McQueen. His collections Birds, Hunger, and Shining were described by authoritative fashion publications as "a return of the Victorian drama on the catwalks". The collections were dominated by black lace, puffed skirts, and blouses with ruffles.
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