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Fashion

Actress Maila Nurmi as Vampira in a black corseted dress 24/02/2025
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History of Goth Fashion: Everything You Need to Know

Gothic fashion and culture are hard to narrow down. With so many branches and movements within this varied subculture, it seems everyone has a unique take on what they consider gothic fashion. However, everyone wants to know the answer to the million-pound question: where did gothic fashion start?  First, to understand the roots of gothic fashion, we have to analyse its origins by examining the influences that created it. So, let’s explore its cultural and social history by exploring everything we love about gothic fashion: its beautiful, dark, and diverse... Read More

14/01/2025

Beyond Black: How to Embrace Colour in Gothic Fashion

Gothic culture is about celebrating uniqueness and expressing individuality. It’s a welcoming, open-minded community that embraces different tastes and styles. That said, there has always been one colour at the forefront of gothic trends – black.  Black is synonymous with gothic culture. Dark clothing, accessories, hair, makeup and even homeware are how many goths express their style and make themselves known to others in the community. While we love an all-black wardrobe, switching it up and adding different hues to your look can be fun and won’t ruin your gothic... Read More

14/08/2024

How to Dress Goth in Summer

For goths, summer can be a tricky season when it comes to dressing. We've collated all our best tips and tricks into one, so you can look and feel your best gothic self in the sun!

Pleaser Shoes 07/06/2024

Step into Confidence: The World of Pleaser Shoes

For footwear that commands attention, look no further than the sky-high silhouette of Pleaser Shoes. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a vast choice of designs, Pleaser Shoes are adored by celebrities, dancers, performers and alternative enthusiasts alike. If you’re unfamiliar with this truly iconic name, fear not. Today, we are answering all your questions about Pleaser Shoes and taking a deep dive into its history and cultural influence.  TLDR: Pleaser Shoes are high-heeled, high-platform footwear known for their iconic, leg-lengthening silhouette, often crafted from patent or faux leather.... Read More

15/03/2023
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A Guide to the Romantic Goth Style

The wonderful thing about being a goth is the many different styles to explore. From trad goth to cyber goth, hippie goth to pastel and everything in between, there’s a lot of fun to be had, and killer looks to be created.  Today, we are focusing on the romantic goth style. This fashion and literature focussed goth genre has been popular for several decades. We will discover more about its beginnings, inspirations and how to get the look for yourself.  TLDR: Romantic Goth is a style influenced by 19th-century Romanticism... Read More

A hiker admires the view from a peak 14/02/2022
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Self-Care Meets Subculture: Health Goth Habits

The health goth movement is still alive and well. What started as a tongue in cheek nod to fitness fashion and goth culture has captured the imagination of alternative style fans. It’s official: health goth is a movement entirely of its own now.  TLDR: The Health Goth movement, which originated on Facebook in 2014, successfully merges alternative fashion with functional self-care, focusing on both mental and physical well-being. The aesthetic combines trad Goth, cyberpunk, and fetish wear with athleisure, often featuring all-black sportswear and smart tech like watches. Key habits... Read More

05/01/2022
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Punk Vs Goth: What is the difference?

Punk vs goth: these two genres and cultures are often confused by the mainstream.  If we had a pound for every time someone asked us what the difference is between punk and goth; we’d be able to buy the Dracula style castle of our nightmares! So we thought we’d clear the cobwebs and dispel the fogginess around punk and goth culture! Let’s explore everything you need to know about the differences and similarities between goth and punk. TLDR: The key differences between Punk and Goth lie in their origins and... Read More

Woman wearing gothic makeup including black lipstick and winged eyeliner looks through a gap 09/07/2021
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What is the goth aesthetic in 2021 and how has it evolved?

At Attitude, we’ve been thinking long and hard about one question in particular: what does it mean to be goth in 2021? With so many pockets of the goth aesthetic and subculture exploding and evolving over the last few decades, the word goth has become synonymous with multiple cultural and social milestones. So let’s examine what it means to be goth in 2021 and look back at how the goth aesthetic began!  What is the goth aesthetic and how has it changed over the decades? The goth aesthetic is hard... Read More

Goth Vegan Punk Vegan 25/01/2021
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The Goth Vegan Revolution

The vegan lifestyle is booming. Between 2012 and 2016, there was a 185% increase in vegan products available in the UK and the annual Veganuary challenge saw 440,000 people sign up for the 2021 challenge before the month had begun, up from a mere 3,300 in its 2014 launch. But how did this grassroots movement get so big? And what have goths got to do with it? TLDR: The Goth Vegan movement is part of the broader rise in veganism, aligning the Goth subculture’s history of anti-conformity (inherited from punks... Read More