Infographic Summary: Types Of Goth
Gothic fashion has its own narrative. Unlike other fashion styles, it has a unique history of origin, dating back to Middle Age Europe. Inspired by gothic architecture, art and literature of that era, it has come a long way. It gained its popularity with the emergence of the punk rock bands in the late 70s and early 80s and since then it has been one of the best loved fashion styles by people across the world. Gothic fashion is mainly loved by women across the world because of several reasons. Wearing gothic outfits make them feel bold, expressive and confident. They get a newfound strength for themselves, unlike the other outfits which bring out the soft and subtle nature of a woman. Of course being soft and subtle is a unique ability one can have, but when the situation demands you need to be bold, outspoken and fierce as well and that is what gothic fashion is trying to convey through its style and design. Therefore, you will find a wide range of unique women’s gothic dresses everywhere. Not just that gothic fashion is so vast that it comes with different subcultures. Each subculture has its own unique style. Hence, in different subcultures you will find people having different gothic appearances, thus proving that fashion is not homogenous, rather it is heterogenous. What makes gothic fashion different from other fashion styles is that it is gender neutral, thereby promoting inclusivity. Literature has a huge impact on gothic fashion, as it always takes ideas regarding different appearances from the famous characters of the literary world.
Gothic fashion has changed a lot. The modern era is the era of minimalism. Here people believe in the concept of ‘less is more’. Therefore, even if they prefer wearing a gothic blouse with a gothic skirt or trousers, they ensure that their overall appearance is simple and minimal. However, they do not compromise in getting the gothic vibe which they seek for. The makeup is minimal as well, but the eyes and the lips are dark and bold. The outfit is minimal in designs, but in dark shades, exuding the eerie and spooky vibe to get the overall feel.
Here are some of the different types of goth in the infographic below, which will help you in understanding the multifaceted nature of gothic fashion.
