All Things Gothic Blogs

We have all heard the other way round from this story, of how being Goth can cause you to be the loner, how it’s hard to get accepted in social groups but that is just one side of the coin. Well, the problems don’t magically disappear but it would be unfair if we also do not acknowledge that there is another side to this as well. Here are some of the things we think are advantageous for a Goth person. People don’t bother you If you are an introvert and your idea of casual fun is a book, you are...

If you are looking to seriously look into the Goth fashion industry, you need to know because these people have had an immense contribution to the subculture. There is a lot of literature available on them to help you: Edgar Ellen Poe Let us start off with the amazing author and poet who defined the gift of Goth literature to the world. Another shout-out to Mary Shelly too, who defined an era of Gothic-ness. Both these authors lived their life Goth, inspiring million others to look into the subculture with grace.     2. Kat Von D A rather controversial figure,...

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and this four day weekend is packed with sun, fun, and mega deals 😎Or maybe not as the coronavirus is still out there lurking in the shadows waiting to claim its next victim.Seriously though, being forced to social distance by an unseen threat sucks big time especially during a national 4 day weekend packed with mega store savings nationwide BUT that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out...Here are the 6 top ways to maximize your Memorial Day Shopping while staying safe.6. Choose Outdoor Malls If your inner rebel is bound to stand...

Things NOT to do in the Goth fashion Industry These are no trade secrets. However, these are so easily missed that these need to be headed to if you want to build a long following on the Gothic industrial front. These tips apply on any front. If you are a seller, a buyer, an influencer or Goth beauty guru, or even a newbie just tip toeing into the fashion realm of the Goth, these are some things that you should absolutely avoid. Cultural appropriation This is, we feel, the trickiest one. So let us first draw a boundary here. Not...

Goth fashion: expectations vs. reality When it comes to Goth fashion, not everything is smooth sailing. You can end up looking like a fashion mishap rather than the cool Goth person in the public place where we so itch to sometimes make an impression. This article is written in the spirit of fun to show sometimes that Goth fashion isn’t as easy as it looks at times. If you have any incident or observation, we’d love to hear from you. Anyway, here is the list. The summer heat is real Wearing all black outside in the summer heat is not...