Definition and influences
The Gothic style is characterized by the predominant presence of black in the outfits, with touches of metal, white or very bright colors to accentuate the contrast.
Apart from cyber, post-punk or industrial influences (androgynous clothing, leather or vinyl material), it is inspired by many historical elements (hence the interest of La Blanche Hermine) ranging from Medieval to Victorian, through the Baroque, both in clothing (vests, long dresses, corsets, etc.) and in materials (velvet, lace, satin, etc.).
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A few examples of Gothic style jewels
The whole will be timeless, with the juxtaposition of anachronistic pieces, giving an impression of a libertine character who does not follow the codes of our current society, representing a movement of counter-culture.
In a way, Gothic can come close to Steampunk as these two styles often share a common base: Victorian fashion.
If a Steampunk would be a technician-engineer at the end of the 19th century - the beginning of the 20th century, the gothic would be an aristocrat-vampire out of time. To sum it up very briefly.
See also: What is the Steampunk style?
Note for parents anxious about their teen's Gothic outfitTo be gothic is not to be morbid, satanist, extremist, nor to live in debauchery (alcohol, sex, drugs). |
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A few examples of Gothic style jewels
