Industrial Goth is a subgenre of Gothic music and fashion that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which combines the dark, atmospheric sounds and themes of Gothic rock with the aggressive, abrasive and industrial sounds of industrial music. Music Characteristics Characteristics It typically features electronic instrumentation, distorted vocals, and often includes elements of […]
Types of Goth
The ultimate guide of Goth Aesthetic. Discover all the different types of goth subcultures, goth subgenres and gothic styles!
Deathrock Goth
Deathrock goth is a type of goth subculture that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s in Los Angeles, California with the genesis of Deathrock. Death Rock Goth could be classified between Trad Goth and Punk with their attire particularly influenced by ghoulish literature, undead comic characters, and punk rock music. Fashion Leather jackets or vests with studs, spikes, or patches Band t-shirts or tops […]
Romantic Goth
Romantic Goth is a subgenre of Gothic subculture that incorporates elements of Romanticism, a cultural and artistic movement that originated in the late 18th century during the Romantic Era (1770 – 1850). Compared to other variants of Goth, Romantic Goth is considered a relatively lighter and more cheerful form, with a focus on expressing oneself […]
Victorian Goth
Victorian Goth is a subgenre of Gothic subculture and culture that draws inspiration from the Victorian era, which spanned from the 1830s to the early 1900s. This style incorporates elements of Victorian fashion, such as corsets, bustles, lace, and high collars, and combines them with Gothic elements, such as dark colors, black clothing, and dramatic […]
Gothic Lolita
Gothic Lolita (ゴシック・ロリータ, goshikku rori-ta) is a type of Lolita Fashion that draws inspiration from victorian-inspired Goth styles popularized by Mana, a japanese musician. The most prominent feature of Gothic Lolita fashion is the combination of a cuteness and a “doll-like” appearance with the dressing codes of Visual-kei and Gothic subcultures, which are inherently different. […]
Trad Goth
Trad Goth (short for Traditional Goth), also called Batcave Goth and Positive-Punk Goth, is a type of Goth that emerged alongside the original gothic music genre in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As the name suggests, it is based on the gothic aesthetics and style from that era, making it the most “traditional” form […]