Infographic Summary:Types Of Goth

Gothic fashion is distinctive in its own way. It is different from other fashion styles in the sense that it brings out the strength, power and resilience hidden within a woman. In other words it makes a woman bold and dramatic through its style and design. Therefore, gothic fashion has a strong fan base since time immemorial. Yes, you read that right. The origin of gothic fashion dates back to middle-age Europe where it got influenced by gothic architecture, literature, art and so on. Later on, somewhere between late 1970s and early 1980s, punk rock bands made gothic fashion a trendy affair. The women’s gothic clothing which we see today, has undergone a lot of evolution, based on changes that occurred in different eras. Not just that, gothic fashion consists of different subcultures, and each subculture comes with their own fashion trends. Therefore, you will find different goth fashion styles attributed to different subcultures. However, there are certain things which always remain common in all subcultures that come under gothic fashion.

Black is the common colour in gothic fashion, although you will find outfits and accessories in other dark and bold colours. These days, modern gothic fashion sometimes comes in a blend of dark and pastel shades as well. Apart from that the makeup should be bold and dramatic with a pale face, bold eyes and bold lips. In modern gothic fashion, everything is minimal, including makeup, however, bold lips and bold eyes are a must. For accessories, occult jewellery pieces, a gothic cape, gothic footwear and so on are more encouraged. It doesn’t matter, whether you are wearing a gothic skirt with top, or a gothic dress, if you are adding a dark and bold look to your appearance, you get a dramatic and expressive vibe for yourself and that is what gothic fashion needs. Explore different types of goth in the infographic below.