Attitude Culture

Halloween, otherwise known as “goth Christmas”, presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy your spooky interests to the max. Throwing a Halloween party is a great way to gather your friends and family and embrace this goth-friendly season. Whether you’re a seasoned host or a first-time party planner, this guide will help you plan the ultimate Halloween bash. From spooky snacks to creepy cocktails, outfit inspiration and more, Attitude Clothing has got you covered this spooky season.  TLDR: To host the best “goth Christmas” bash, start by picking a date, time,... Read More

Few have been as influential as trad goth in the realm of gothic subcultures. Ask anyone outside of alternative culture to picture a goth; the trad style is probably what springs to mind.  Inspired by the original music movement in the ‘70s, trad goth culture stands firm in the 21st century, inspiring the plethora of new subcultures and styles that have emerged since. Whether you are unfamiliar with the traditional goth movement or want to learn more about the roots of gothic culture, you have come to the right place. ... Read More

At Attitude Clothing, we love everything about alternative culture. From goth and grunge to emo and everything in between. Today, we’re looking at emo culture and what it means to be an emo. Let’s explore everything emo, from its early origins to clothing and cosmetics!  TLDR: Emo is a subgenre of Goth culture encompassing a music style, fashion, and personality type. Emos are individuals who are openly in touch with their strong emotions (not just sadness). Musically, it originated in the 1980s hardcore punk scene and is characterised by introspective,... Read More

To continue our celebration of World Goth Day at Attitude Clothing, we are looking into the development of the Gothic subculture. From the beginning of the Germanic Goths to the alternative cultures we see today, we’ll explore the complete timeline of Gothic history. TLDR: The development of the Gothic subculture is a long, winding timeline that began with the Germanic Goths—a people historically branded as “barbarians” responsible for the downfall of the Roman Empire. The term “Gothic” was later used by Renaissance writers as an insult to describe Medieval architecture... Read More

One of the most important dates in the gothic calendar, 22nd May is World Goth Day! It’s a chance to celebrate this vast, diverse subculture and everything it has to offer – from music, literature, film and art to fashion and aesthetics – World Goth Day is the perfect chance to embrace it all.  But what is World Goth Day, and how did it start? We’re here to answer all your questions and give you some ideas on how to celebrate! TLDR: World Goth Day is an annual celebration on... Read More