It's hard to say that it has had on ready for the most profound impact: music, film or literature. However, the most striking manifestation of it has becomeGothic ClothingIt is characterized by the undisputed predominance of black in it the most popular materials: silk, chiffon, satin, smooth leather or lacquered cloth.
As a rule, the total black gamma diluted one striking element: red strand of hair, purple ribbon or red stockings. All decoration only silver or other cold metal, gold is considered banal and pretentious. BGothic clothes necessarily present grid - on the sleeves for men, girls stockings, lace parasol or bolero. For ready characteristic peculiar vampire make-up: pale or white frankly face, eyes, penciled bottom in black ink, black or bright red lip color. WhatGothic Clothing undoubtedly superior to traditional, so it is in sexuality that sometimes acquires elements of sadism: handcuffs, chains, collars spiked brass knuckles.
The main female character in the gothic culture - vamp, it was formed under the influence of many movies, at its source - a little movie actress Theda Bara with her rough erotic beauty, thickly painted eyes, his manner of posing with snakes, skeletons, crystal balls and other " magic 'attributes. In the future, this image was supplemented by more elegant Martisha of "The Addams Family" played a significant role movie "Dracula", "Frankenstein", "Phantom of the Opera", "Hunger", "Nosferatu. Symphony of Horror. "
Gothic culture is considered one of the most musical (the direction of gothic rock and gothic metal, darkwave), but we are primarily interested instyle of dress. Goths could not be better labeled a thin border erotic sexuality, aggression, and perhaps sad despair. Gothic woman in mysterious, but it is not a romantic mystery, and a heavy burden, which has a deep history of the dark ages. Perhaps this is the game elusive, yet important elements of femininity and sexuality, and has inspired many designersclothingBy forcing them to opt forGoths.
The collection of this year preferenceGothic style in clothes give Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Lanvin, Rodarte, Yves Saint Laurent and many others. Note that the gentle, sensual images inGothic clothes This season there are only hints, for example, a long dress in a floor of fine organza from Bottega Veneta. Fashion emphasized minimizes accessories - only two small earrings of dark stone, black shoes and a simple low-key makeup in cold tones with dedicated lips, which play the role of the brightest element, which are so fond of the Goths in clothes.
Balmain and Balenciaga combineGothic with the military: black, tight, sometimes torn clothes with cold brilliance, a complete lack of makeup, pale models. Heavy unfeminine shoes, lots of buttons and metal attributes complement the image, rather close to the gothic punk than to the classic Gothic. Alexander Wang is working in the same direction, but here includes elements of sportswear, Goths overshadowed, however, black leather, footwear and translucent fabric no doubt testify to this source of inspiration.
Yves Saint Laurent is coming toGothic style in clothes on the other hand - to a position classics. His image - a lady, possibly a lady in mourning, wearing a light coat or bolero, her hat, half hiding his face, bright silver decoration on a long chain or a thin silver collar, black gloves. The only bright element - blue shoes or cold shades of lipstick to be in lineGothic style in clothes. Pay special attention to how the designer plays with textures: very soft fleece or wool coat, velvet shoes combined with shiny coats, leather gloves, reflective texture.
Italian sisters Rodarte differently perceivegothic clothing: Their models are covered with black tattoos, the choice is quite original invoice: interlacing of leather and fabric strips, creating a bizarre pattern resembling scattered shade from trees that echoes the rather complex pattern on the shoe straps, long fringe and strips of cloth down to the very shoes, although the legs open high above the knee. Probably not for nothing that this brand is considered one of the most modern and youth, such a viewgothic clothing closest to the original.
So, if you want to create a bold sexual image, but not vulgar in its simplicity, and the mysterious and fascinating, can beGothic Clothing - It is something that will help you do that. But do not hurry with a choice of black dresses on the eve of the holiday season - spring and summer can be very hot!
Maria Leo
Women's magazine JustLady