Gothic Culture and Fashion

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GOTHIC CULTURE
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FASHION

Today is a beautiful day for me to write an article. Because I have some requests from friends. Yes I will write about Gothic Fashion. I think everyone have different tastes about fashion. Like me for example, because of the modern influence. That makes me interested in various types of fashion. Like Gothic, Steampunk, Harajuku, Cosplay and others. I think Gothic Fashion is more attractive when worned by women. But for men it is also looking good. Remember there are no rules as to what mold you have to fit in the Goth subculture. You could combine aspects from all different types and make it completely your own or gravitate to one particular style that you really like. It's all up to you, Okay!!

GOTHIC
The term gothic comes from the name of the tribe of the ancestors of the German nation, Visigoth, who had pagan beliefs. Visigoths are known as brave, loyal and cruel predators. No wonder they become the most troublesome enemy of the Roman royal army. In terms of strength they are not comparable to Roman soldiers, but if they feel disturbed or insecure, they will kill anyone their enemies without remaining. Their culture is darkly gloomy, according to their beliefs.

This kind of culture is displayed in their various works such as architecture, songs, fairy tales and fashion. Later the Romans used the Visigoth culture with their paganism to penetrate the barricades of their beliefs to be returned to Christ. This method trace the architectural model of ancient churches also when Islam ruled Spain and Andalusia.

The construction of mosques in this region did not escape the interference and touch of Gothic culture. At the beginning of the first millennium, goths traveled throughout the European continent, they departed from Scandinavia before the first years of Christ and to the south of what is now southern Russia. In the 4th century Gothic, like many other German tribes, had to be ostracized by the Huns and began migrating to the west, then Gothic culture was heavily influenced by Greek, Slavic and Iranian culture during the spread. This is where the Ghotic culture began to be known and adopted throughout Europe. The essence of Gothic culture continued to develop and develop until now, so that people who are now not aware that what they are learning is Gothic culture.

"Now is a new era of Gothic culture

where present Gothic culture

is not barbaric or pagan"

GOTHIC AND FASHION

Gothic fashion is a clothing style marked by conspicuously dark, mysterious, antiquated and homogeneous features. It is worn by members of the Goth subculture. The hallmark of gothic makeup is usually in the form of colored black hair, black clothes, dark eye makeup, dark lips and pale face.
What is Goth?
Here the answer :
http://www.whatisgoth.com/

GOTH FASHION

"Profusion of black velvets, lace, fishnets and leather tinged with scarlet or purple, accessorized with tightly laced corsets, gloves, precarious stilettos and silver jewelry depicting religious or occult themes"

-Ted Polhemus-

Before I proceeded to the Type Of Goth.
I hope you have read the Goth meaning in the : http://www.whatisgoth.com/

THE TYPE OF GOTH

1. TRAD GOTH

Trad" is short for "Traditional". These Goths were the first to come about, setting the stage for all kinds of spooky variants later on. The style first popularized by 80s era goth bands (Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure). A Trad Goth loved their big, black hair, their exaggerated pale skin and dark makeup, and their ripped fishnets, leather, and boots.

Trad Goth

2. ROMANTIC GOTH

Romantic Goth is a goth that appreciates dark art and beauty, such as poetry, dark sentimental songs, red roses, dead trees and artistic old buildings. Typically, they're deep thinkers, very creative and have a tendency to daydream. They're a passionate people that usually love the drama of romance and sorrow. The Romantic Goth doesn't wear only black. They may wear colors of dark blue, green, purple and deep red. Combined with lace chokers, black jewelry or any jewelry with deep colored stones.

Romantic Goth

3. CYBER GOTH

Cyber Goths are a little more radical than some other types when it comes to fashion, and very different in music taste and general aesthetics. These Goths love techno and industrial music. They're definitely unique and a blow to the typical stereotypes that say all Goths have to be depressed and wearing only black. Boots, fishnet, leather choker, jacket, leather pants, vest, leg warmer and also gas masks and goggles will be their favorite costume.

Cyber Goth

4. FETISH GOTH

Fetish Goth came about by people who liked wearing more leather and BDSM themed clothes. Fetish Goth also shows sexuality the most. The Goth subculture isn't one to discriminate others' expressing of sexuality, so many times, there are events that will appeal to all types, including Fetish Goths.

This Important To Know

"Fetish Goth is just a style that they enjoy and they may not even have a fetish at all"

Fetish Goths will enjoy to wearing a fishnet, leather corsets and chokers, big boots and PVC, a type of latex leather that has a glossy shine.

Fetish Goth

5. VICTORIAN GOTH

Victorian Goths the type aims for an elegant feel, like the aristocrats of the Victorian era, the wealthy and elite. These Goths adore combining Victorian literature, style and passtimes with dark aesthetics of the subculture. They also love arts such as poetry, romance and theater.

Usually they wearing large ballgowns, corsets, hats, long black gloves and plenty of jewelry with large, dark colored stones.

Victorian Goth

6. VAMPIRE GOTH
Vampire Goth enjoy the dark and luxurious fabrics. They enjoy lacy and satin items, flowy dresses and other clothing, and clothes with a more aristocratic or elegant. They also likes everything about vampires (stories, poems, films, songs), elegant fashion, mystical creatures (vampires, werewolf), coffins, castles, graves, blood. Romantic Goth and Vampire maybe look very similar, but the one key difference to the two types is small fang caps and contact lenses with different tints and shapes.

Vampire Goth

7. BUBBLE GOTH
Bubble Goth is a newer type of Goth created by the Estonian pop singer Kerli Koiv. Bubble Goth is a combination of beautiful and creepy, the style can hold elements from some Cyber Goth tendencies. Bubble Goth also eqquipped with bullet belts, masks and headphones and it can also have corsets, platform boots and dresses.

Bubble Goth

8. J-GOTH
J- GOTH also known as Gothic Lolita (you can read at my last post about Lolita). As we know, Gothic Lolita is Japan's own rendition on the subculture among the many other types of Lolita. A typical outfit for those who enjoy the J-Goth or Gothic Lolita type are ruffles, bows and lace on any length dresses, along with stockins and buckled mary jane shoes. Bonnets and chokers, bracelets, lace parasol also stuffed animals. Maybe the difference between both is Lolita can be a little on the expensive side.

J- GOTH

9. MEDIEVAL GOTH
Medival Goth generally loves the old tales of dungeons and dragons. Knights and wizards, they also loves the old buildings, lore and history of the medival times. It can also be said that they like the art of the Renaissance era. The typical fashion is one that can come close to the medival garb, corsets, long dresses with underskirts and long sleeves or lace up shirts with boots and loose pants. Sometimes they like to have swords, others prefer wands and staffs.

Medieval Goth

10. HIPPY GOTH

Hippy Goth type usually may be incredibly eco and animal friendly, possibly being vegetarian as well. (The point is Hippy Goth loves nature, environment and animals). They also may be very interested in the occult or Earth religions like Pagan or Wicca. Typical dress would be long black or dark colored dresses, flowy shirts or pants, dark colored bandanas and large glasses.

Hippy Goth

11. TRIBAL GOTH

Tribal Goth combines the distinctive style of belly dance costumes (middle east). Also properly known as Goth Bellydancers. Typical fashion as expected, includes bellydancing garb that's been made black or covered in more Gothy items like lace for that morbid flare. That also included bone or wood decorations pendants and sandals. Dreads and long messy hair are also appropriate for the style.

Tribal Goth

12. FAIRY GOTH
Fairy goths are a mix between Romantic goths and Medieval goths and they usually likes fairy tales, soft music (melodic, instrumental) and love fantasy. They don’t love the “usual” fantasy characters like werewolves, vampires, or witches. They usually enjoy flowing garments, long dresses, magical accessories and possibly even staffs and wands. Their hair is typically flowing and they may have some kind of flower, circlet or crown on their head.

Fairy Goth

13. STEAMPUNK
Steampunk is another subcultural movement that incorporates past, present and future technology within the confines of the Victorian steam era, is arguably the modern evolution of the 90s goth movement. This type generally enjoy science fiction and Victorian literature, mish-mashing the two together into a type of fantasy that attracts them to roleplaying events. The usual dress of a Steampunk Goth is trousers, jackets, boots, top hats, cravars, large dresses, suspenders, gloves or grieves, corsets, and big skirts, all decorated with cogs, wires, copper and bronze items, cog jewelry, and possibly cosplay weapons such as a Victorian-futuristic gun, like a musket with sci-fi attachments.

Steampunk Goth

14. EMO GOTH
Emo and Goth are two distinct subcultures that both branched off from the Punk music genre. Emo Goth wear less elegant, aristocratic clothing and even less hardcore edgy clothing like their Punk and Trad Goth forefathers. Typical dress includes the average Emo fashions, skinny jeans, band tees and converse, with dark eye makeup, dark, sleek or fluffy hair, and skull, bat and coffin accessories.

Emo Goth

15. CABARET GOTH
Cabaret Goth or Burlesque Goth is like Steampunk another Goth type with Victorian or at least, older age fashions. Cabaret or Burlesque shows had a typical standard mixing sexy dress with classy and elegant dress instead of going all out BDSM. Cabaret Goth's usually wearing dress includes corsets, garters, fishnet, feathers and dresses in the mermaid style. Black heels and black jeweled chokers are also a nice touch.

Cabaret Goth

16. GOTHABILLY
Gothabilly was inspired by throwing Goth traits onto the Rockabilly and Psychobilly scenes, which were combinations of rock and country. The average fashion includes fringe bangs, pencil skirts and dresses in a variety of colors besides black, heels and garters or fishnet. Tattoos and black denim make for a more bad ass look than some other types might offer.

Gothabilly

17. GEEK GOTH
Geek Goth is nesscesscarily a mixture of the two. Quite to contrary belief, many people thing they are depressed, when in actuality, they are probably some of the happiest people you could know. Geek Goth adore the dark aesthetics, but at the same time adore video games, comic books, conventions, anime, cosplay and anything sci fi or book related, be it information or fictional literature. Geek Goth usually wear combats and shirts, band tee and black pants also combined with piercings and possibly glasses.

Geek Goth

18. CORP GOTH
Corp Goth is the person, who have to work in an office but want to keep their Gothic style. Corp Goth that is mainly fashion, since it's a counterpart of one's usual fashions that they have to live with and Corp Goth lets them keep their dark ways while not being too extreme to get instantly denied access to a serious job interview.
The fashion is simple, dominantly black dress shirts, ties, pencil skirts, trousers, suits, tailcoats and jackets. A pinstripe pattern is also a nice touch and adding a little extra detail to an outfit, Jewelry or pocketwatches also can be added.

Corp Goth

19. BABY BAT
Baby Bat is a typically used by the older Goths to describe the younglings trying to get a feel for the subculture and begin their spooky adventures. Baby Bats are basically beginner goths. That's the easiest way to explain it. Baby Bats, may be into the subculture for the shock value, to annoy their parents, to seem unique, and most importantly to explore further the Goth community for all it is. Their fashions include leather jackets, black band tees, leather and chain chokers.