Attitude Clothing Blog

Are Goth and Emo the Same Thing? 10/08/2020
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Goth vs Emo: What’s The Difference?

Out there in the mainstream world, the alternative scene can look like a confusing mix of black clothing and loud music. From their outsider’s perspective, it can be hard to understand the nuances that define each alternative subculture. While some subcultures like pastel goth or rockabilly have stand-out features that make them clearly separate from the umbrella of ‘goth’, other subcultures such as emo can get lumped in with a generalist ‘goth’ term. To give the mainstream a break, we can kind of understand why. For those that aren’t directly... Read More

Glam Rock Print 09/06/2020
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Glam Rock Style Guide

Glam rock has always been one of the more colourful alternative styles. Evolving from traditionally darker and more masculine styles such as goth and punk, glam rock offered glitter, colour, and androgynous style in spades! But what is glam rock? Where did it come from? Is it still relevant to the alternative scene? We’ll answer all of your glam rock related questions and more in our glam rock style guide! TLDR: Glam Rock was a 1970s movement and style that offered a “rebellion against the rebellion” of traditional rock. It’s... Read More

Pin-Up Style 08/04/2020
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How To Dress Pin-Up Style

If you think vintage fashion, you’re sure to think about pin-up style. Known for its classic cuts and sweet but sexy appeal, the image of the pin-up girl has rarely fallen out of fashion throughout the decades. We’re going to take a look at how you can adapt pin-up style into your wardrobe, and how the image of the pin-up girl plays into the rockabilly style here at Attitude Clothing! TLDR: Pin-Up style is a vintage fashion rooted in the 1940s and 1950s, characterised by a flirtatious yet elegant appeal... Read More

How to be a pastel goth 06/03/2020
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How To Be A Pastel Goth

One of our favourite alternative trends of the moment is Pastel Goth. If you keep up with the goth community on Instagram, you’ll have definitely seen this style growing a big following for a long while now – if you’re looking to take your alternative style in a new direction, it’s the perfect time to get on the alt trend everyone’s talking about! TLDR: Pastel Goth is a style that mixes soft, pastel colours (like pinks and blues) with the darker elements of Gothic fashion to create a “creepy but... Read More

Biker Fashion 13/02/2020
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The Ultimate Biker Fashion Guide

Biker fashion has an unmistakable connection to the alternative scene. From the rebellious spirit of the biker lifestyle to the inspiration from biker gear that’s seeped into alternative fashion staples, biker fashion is forever intertwined with punk and rock style. But where did biker fashion come from? Which alternative symbols came from biker culture? How do you get the biker look for your wardrobe? We’ll answer all these questions and more in our ultimate biker fashion guide! TLDR: Biker fashion, deeply linked to the alternative scene, evolved from dapper tweed... Read More

Health Goth 10/01/2020
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What Is A Health Goth?

Every year, new alternative subcultures are created. Whether you’re new to the term health goth or you’re totally into everything that health goth stands for, there’s still much to learn about this fashion and lifestyle trend!  TLDR: Health Goth started in 2014 as an underground art and fashion aesthetic by a pop-punk duo called Magic Fades. It was originally intended to be a sterile, minimalist, anti-nostalgia look that combined futuristic, cyberpunk elements with a monochrome, stripped-down sportswear palette, rejecting mainstream trends. It was later simplified by the media and a... Read More

Glossary of Piercings 06/12/2019
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Glossary of Piercings

Ah, piercings – one of the great body modifiers. Not as permanent as a tattoo but a little more permanent than dyeing your hair a crazy colour! While we all know about common piercings such as ear piercings or nose piercings, we might not know the full spectrum of piercings there are to choose from… If you’re feeling like investing in a new look and wondering ‘what piercing should I get?’, browse our glossary of piercings for inspiration. Ashley Piercing The Ashley piercing consists of a single puncture through the... Read More

Famous Vampires 09/10/2019

The Most Famous Vampires From Film & TV

One of the most popular monsters on the menu, pop culture has been obsessed with vampires long before they hit the silver screen. Once a creature simply read about, vampires were soon committed to film and tv in terrifying visual brilliance.  We decided to celebrate these iconic undead performances in a timeline of the most famous vampires from film and television – from 1922 to the present day. Count Orlock – 1922 Portrayed by Max Schrek in Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror  The oldest and most iconic image of the... Read More

Gothic Tattoo Meanings 12/08/2019

The Meaning Behind The 19 Most Popular Gothic Tattoos

For many years, the general public was pretty prejudiced against tattoos – they had to be covered up to work and for the most part, people thought that having a tattoo meant that you were a real shady character. As with most alternative styles and trends, once they became popular with the alt scene, the mainstream soon caught up and now tattoos are seen as a symbol of expression and artistry. The alternative and gothic scene were some of the earliest adopters of tattoo culture (after sailors and bikers!), so... Read More

8 Ways To Give Your Outfit An Alternative Transformation 05/06/2019

8 Ways to Give Your Outfit An Alternative Transformation

Alternative style doesn’t always have to be about just the clothing. If you’re not looking to add any new alternative clothing to your wardrobe, there are tons of other ways for you to invite an alternative vibe into your personal style. We’ve put together a shortlist of some of the simplest ways you can bring out the alternative in your look without having to invest in brand new threads. TLDR: Giving an outfit an alternative makeover doesn’t require buying new clothing, but rather focusing on key accessories and personal touches.... Read More