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30 Examples of Refined Goth Fashion

From Gothic Ballerina Editorials to Somber Schoolgirl Catalogs

— February 27, 2015 — Fashion
These refined examples of goth fashion include sophisticated editorials and runway presentations that draw inspiration from vintage themes. After a recent focus on alternative and expressive styling, designers are elevating their goth fashion inspiration to a more refined and elegant place.

While Seapunk, raver and Health Goth aesthetics dominated the style sphere a few seasons ago, newly introduced goth fashions are more focused on vampy and witchy references. When compared to the over-the-top looks from the past year, today's goth is more understated, wearing little to no makeup and keeping their hair slicked back or sharply cut.

Fashion labels like Giles, Erdem and Amanda deLeon are taking their dark inspiration to new heights and are proving that edgy clothes can be elegant rather than purely theatrical.
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Cinematic Streetwear Apparel
Cinematic Streetwear Apparel
This G.V.G.V. Collection Pays Homage to Clueless Film Fashions
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Gothic Schoolgirl Fashion
Gothic Schoolgirl Fashion
Amanda deLeon Designs a Darkly Seductive Collection
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Demure Goth Fashions
Demure Goth Fashions
This Erdem Fall Collection is Dark and Dramatic
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Dapper Apocalypse Apparel
Dapper Apocalypse Apparel
The Latest Alexander McQueen Menswear Line References Gothing Styling
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Somber Victorian Lookbooks
Somber Victorian Lookbooks
The Ellery Fall 2014 Lookbook is a Combination of Amish And Gothic
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Gothic Sensibility Runways
Gothic Sensibility Runways
The Hakaan Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Splashy
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Personality-Driven Fashion
Personality-Driven Fashion
The Glamour France 'Dressing 4 Etoiles' Editorial Stars Marlena Szoka
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Gothic Geometric Fashion Ads
Gothic Geometric Fashion Ads
The ManiaMania ‘Obscura’ Campaign Stars Julia Restoin Roifeld
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Gothic Ballerina Editorials
Gothic Ballerina Editorials
Carolyn Murphy Stars in Porter Magazine's #5 Issue
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Glam Vampiric Photography
Glam Vampiric Photography
Siren by Lyn Averson Stars Lais Santos and Willy Bonaparte
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Gothic Playground Editorials
Gothic Playground Editorials
Rosamund Pike Stars in the W Magazine May 2014 Issue
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Understated Goth Editorials
Understated Goth Editorials
Blk On Blk's Spirit Walks Story Highlights a Dark Color Palette
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Darkly Feline Editorials
Darkly Feline Editorials
The Dress to Kill Winter 2013 Photoshoot Stars Model Gabrielle
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Sophisticatedly Grim Editorials
Sophisticatedly Grim Editorials
The Elle Japan June 2013 Shoot Features Model Chrystal Copland
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Macabre Goth Muses
Macabre Goth Muses
The I Love Fake Magazine Winter 2012 Issue Pays Homage to Wednesday
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Dramatic Goth Fashion
Dramatic Goth Fashion
The Latest Giles Collection Boasts Dramatic and Luxe Elements
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Gothic Parisian Photoshoots
Gothic Parisian Photoshoots
De Coeurs Noirs by Michael David Adams Stars Model Li Jun
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Opulent Goth Dress Editorials
Opulent Goth Dress Editorials
Kristen M. Stars in the Dress to Kill Spring 2014 Editorial
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Gothic Glam Editorials
Gothic Glam Editorials
The Vogue Brazil July 2014 Issue Stars Model Karlie Kloss
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Parisian Goth Editorials
Parisian Goth Editorials
Design Scene's Ma Belle Fille Story is Style-Conscious and Sophisticated
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Dark Vampiric Photoshoots
Dark Vampiric Photoshoots
Bite Club by Milos is Glamorously Gothic
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Majestic Gothic Fashion
Majestic Gothic Fashion
The Latest Simona Semen Collection is Made for Modern Day Heroines
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Edgy Leather-Clad Goths
Edgy Leather-Clad Goths
The Vogue Taiwan February 2013 Issue Capitalizes Demure Designs
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Darkly Glamorous Editorials
Darkly Glamorous Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Korea November 2012 Stars Gucci-Clad Lindsey Wix
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Romantic Goth Girl Apparel
Romantic Goth Girl Apparel
The Stéphane Rolland AW14 Collection Channels Wednesday Addams
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Glamorously Gothic Lookbooks
Glamorously Gothic Lookbooks
Gigi Hadid Stars in the New Lita Mortari Fall 2014 Campaign
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Goth-Like Geisha Photoshoots
Goth-Like Geisha Photoshoots
The Photo Series Starring Emily Green by Henryk Lobaczewski is Edgy
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Rebellious Rainy Day Editorials
Rebellious Rainy Day Editorials
The ‘Tough Love’ Editorial Features Gothic Makeup and
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