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99 Glamorous Gothic Inspirations

From Morbid Mohawk Runways to Gypsy Goth Covers

— March 27, 2012 — Fashion
The fashion industry can be so fickle and ever-changing, but one look that will surely never go out of style is wearing black head to toe, and these gothic inspirations will have you tucking away your spring clothes for a while and reaching for some leather and lace instead.

Sure, it's not exactly the ideal look as the weather gets warmer, but that doesn't stop many people from rocking an intense "all black everything" look every day.

While experimenting with different looks like pastels and color blocking is fun, these gothic inspirations demonstrate that just because a look is entirely black doesn't mean that little thought went into it. If you're looking for a way to adopt an all black look into your wardrobe while still looking chic, these gothic inspirations are just the thing you need.
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'All Black Everything' Editorials
'All Black Everything' Editorials
The Shu Pei for Harper's Bazaar Singapore Shoot is Dramatic
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Eco-Gothic Ensembles
Eco-Gothic Ensembles
Rachael Reichert Creates Planet-Friendly Fashions in Dark, Edgy Styles
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Emo Accessory Campaigns
Emo Accessory Campaigns
The Chrishabana ‘Weird N' Kinky' Fall 2011 Film is Racy
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Gothic-Embroidered Manicures
Gothic-Embroidered Manicures
Lucian Matis Fall 2012 Collection Showcases Fake Lace Nails
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Gothic Claw-Like Accessories
Gothic Claw-Like Accessories
The Nora Renaud Jewelry Collection is Darkly Chic
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Gypsy Goth Covers
Gypsy Goth Covers
The W Korea December 2011 Cover Stars Hailey Clauson
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Creepy Gothic Captures
Creepy Gothic Captures
Fredrik Melby's Dead is Dead Spread is Dark and Otherworldly
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88
3D Gothic Embellishments
3D Gothic Embellishments
Mikhael Kale's Collection has a Glamorous Yet Dark Touch
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87
Chic Monochromatic Fashions
Chic Monochromatic Fashions
Michael Donovan Photographs Sharon K. for Pulp Magazine
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86
Contemplative Accessory Collections
Contemplative Accessory Collections
The Made Her Think Volume 14 Line is Dark and Alluring
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85
Transparent Lace Maxis
Transparent Lace Maxis
The Stolen Girlfriend's Club A/W 2012 Collection is Sweetly Dazzling
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84
Creepy Gothic Catalogs
Creepy Gothic Catalogs
The Una Burke AW11 Lookbook is Erotically Unsettling
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Resplendent Gothic Fashion
Resplendent Gothic Fashion
The Max.Tan Spring 2012 Collection is Light and Moody
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Gloomy Coast Captures
Gloomy Coast Captures
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Stray' Editorial is Chic and Comfortable
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Gothic Fusion Captures
Gothic Fusion Captures
The Fenia Labropoulou Shoot is Gritty with a Punch of Color
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Romantically Broody Fashion
Romantically Broody Fashion
The Gemma Kahng Spring 2012 is Modern Victorian
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Gothic Illustration Campaigns
Gothic Illustration Campaigns
The Lifestyle Ginger Jewelry Ads is Dark and Sophisticated
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Frothy Gothic Fashion
Frothy Gothic Fashion
The John Rocha AW11 Collection is Full of Dark Drama
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77
Surreal Gothic Shoots
Surreal Gothic Shoots
The Monika Jelinska CONTROL Photo Series Features an Evil Theme
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76
Distressed Gothic Editorials
Distressed Gothic Editorials
The Yuliana Dementyeva Tush Magazine Winter 2011 Shoot is Intense
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75
Gloomy Gothic Photography
Gloomy Gothic Photography
The Jessie J Vogue Italia June 2011 Spread is Dark and Unusual
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Haute Haunting Fashion
Haute Haunting Fashion
The Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Goth and Boho Styles
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Gothic Lakeside Shoots
Gothic Lakeside Shoots
The Quality Magazine 'Moderne Mythen' Editorial is Darkly Elegant
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Gothic Nature Catalogs
Gothic Nature Catalogs
The Dead Castle Project AW11 Lookbook is on the Dark Side
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Edgy Jazz-Inspired Editorials
Edgy Jazz-Inspired Editorials
The Milly Simmonds Plaza Kvinna Spread is Elegantly Gothic
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Forest-Dwelling Goth Shoots
Forest-Dwelling Goth Shoots
Rosie Kliskey Captures the Depths of the Dark Woods
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Morbid Mohawk Runways
Morbid Mohawk Runways
The Ann Demeulemeester Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is a Gothic Explosion
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Elegantly Risque Ensembles
Elegantly Risque Ensembles
The Fashion Gone Rogue Summer Day Dreaming Editorial is Edgy
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Gothic Couture Captures
Gothic Couture Captures
The Pulp Magazine Chanel Editorial Stars Darkly Glamorous Kristen
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Glamorous Goth Runways
Glamorous Goth Runways
The Prada Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 Collection Features Embellished Accents
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'Zorro'-Inspired Fashion
'Zorro'-Inspired Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar UK August 2010 Spread Gives Us a Gothic Treat
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Gothic Pop Culture Cartoons
Gothic Pop Culture Cartoons
Mindy Doodles Reinvents Beloved Characters with a Darker Edge
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Victorian Gothic Ruffles
Victorian Gothic Ruffles
The Viktor and Rolf Pre-Fall 2012 Line is Elegant and Dramatic
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Gothic Candlelit Catalogs
Gothic Candlelit Catalogs
The Elkin Fall 2011 Collection is Romantically Dark
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Witchy Waif Spreads
Witchy Waif Spreads
The How To Disappear Completely Editorial is Effortlessly Dark and Vulnerable
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Rainbow Sherbet Updos
Rainbow Sherbet Updos
Technicolor Tresses Accent the Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2011 Collection
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Glamorous Gothic Designs
Glamorous Gothic Designs
The Miu Miu Spring 2012 Show is a Departure From the Label's Usual Look
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Gothic Seaside Shoots
Gothic Seaside Shoots
Julia Kiecksee's Nowhere Now Here Series Gives the Beach a Moody Vibe
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Fashionable Falconry Shoots
Fashionable Falconry Shoots
Numero Homme 20 Editorial is Darkly Animalistic
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Spiky Headpiece Spreads
Spiky Headpiece Spreads
The Christian Dada FW11 Campaign Provides Shelter and Protection
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Dark Otherworldly Fashion
Dark Otherworldly Fashion
The Barbara i Gongini AW11 Collection is Luxuriously Looming
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Gothic Victorian Illustrations
Gothic Victorian Illustrations
Michelle Araujo Creates Eye-Catching Surreal Masterpieces
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Spooky Pale Photographs
Spooky Pale Photographs
The Planet Blue ‘Dia De Los Muertos' is Deadly Fun
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Gothic Grunge Ensemble Detailing
Gothic Grunge Ensemble Detailing
The Theyskens Theory FW 2012 Collection is Laid-Back Rebellious
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Passionate Cemetery Editorials
Passionate Cemetery Editorials
The STIL Magazine Emily Baker Shoot Explores Dark Romance
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Stylishly Sacrilegious Catalogs
Stylishly Sacrilegious Catalogs
The Lindsey Thornburg Reformation Shoot is Set in a Holy Land
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Gothic Fur Fashions
Gothic Fur Fashions
The Julien Macdonald Fall 2011 is Moody and Mysterious
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Gothic Belly-Baring Fashion
Gothic Belly-Baring Fashion
Andy J. Scott Shoots for Golden Lucille in a Witch-Like Editorial
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50s-Inspired Jewelry
50s-Inspired Jewelry
The Little Rooms AW11 Collection is Full of Edgy Glamor
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Gothic Celebrity Ads
Gothic Celebrity Ads
The Scarlett Johansson Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2010 Campaign is Mysterious
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Matrimonial Punk Couture
Matrimonial Punk Couture
The Cotton Candy Punk Couture Wedding Collection is Adorable
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Blunt Blonde Bangs
Blunt Blonde Bangs
The Series 'Barfly' by Mansoor Bhatti Features Gritty and Covert Captures
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Amish-Inspired Fashion
Amish-Inspired Fashion
The 1205 AW11 Collection is Filled With Sparse, Unisex Looks
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Gloomy Gloaming Galleries
Gloomy Gloaming Galleries
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Jasmine' Editorial is Gothic-Turned-Preppy
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Hell-Chic Photography
Hell-Chic Photography
The Dafne Cejas Dazed & Confused November 2010 Spread is Eerily Gorgeous
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Lusty Gothic Lookbooks
Lusty Gothic Lookbooks
The Sleek Style Stalker 'The Beautiful and the Damned' Collection
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Victorian Goth Vixens
Victorian Goth Vixens
The Harper's Bazaar August 2010 Shoot by Marcin Tyszka is Dark
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Glam Gothic Garments
Glam Gothic Garments
The Lanvin Spring 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated
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Darkly Gothic Shoots
Darkly Gothic Shoots
The Constance Jablonski Numero 120 Editorial is Dramatic and Distorted
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Fierce French Maid Fashion
Fierce French Maid Fashion
The Andrew Gn Fall 2012 Collection is Sultry and Chic
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Fierce Mullet Photo Shoots
Fierce Mullet Photo Shoots
VCR by Vince Barati Turns Untamed Tresses into Sleek Styles
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Dark Woodland Photography
Dark Woodland Photography
The Moni Haworth 'Because Today is Black' Shoot is a Gothic Dream
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Gothic Glamazon Spreads
Gothic Glamazon Spreads
Amour du Noir Embodies a Sensual Ebony Aesthetic
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Chic Goth Runways
Chic Goth Runways
Chloe Comme Parris Takes the Cake at Toronto Fashion Week
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Gory Gothic Art
Gory Gothic Art
The Illustrations of Tatsuya Morino are Perfect for Halloween
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Gothic Geisha Editorials
Gothic Geisha Editorials
The Neo Geisha UK Vogue 2011 Shoot Opts for Dark Over Demure
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Gothic Goddess Shoots
Gothic Goddess Shoots
The Marcelina Sowa Fashion Gone Rogue Editorial is Darkly Decadent
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Brooding Gothic Babes
Brooding Gothic Babes
The Melissa Rodwell Chapel Series is a Dark Take on the Occult
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Bejeweled Facial Masks
Bejeweled Facial Masks
The Daria Zhemkova Vestal Magazine Spread Goes Gothic
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Gothic Sorceress Shoots
Gothic Sorceress Shoots
Pierre dal Corso's Wild Roses Series Stars Karlina Caune
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Glamorously Gothic Editorials
Glamorously Gothic Editorials
Muse 'The Goddesses' Spread Showcases the Hottest Supermodels
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Gothic Punk Art
Gothic Punk Art
The New York Blackout Exhibition is a Dark Vampire Temptation
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Gothic Romance Shoots
Gothic Romance Shoots
The Anne Hathaway Interview Magazine Spread Shows Her Dark Side
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Dark Exotic Editorials
Dark Exotic Editorials
The Du Juan Numero China #2 Editorial is a 'Black Movie'
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Gothic Leather Outfits
Gothic Leather Outfits
The Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Beautifies a Dark Look
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Luxe Metallic Frocks
Luxe Metallic Frocks
The Gareth Pugh Winter 2011/2012 Collection is Glamorously Dark
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Fiery Gothic Photography
Fiery Gothic Photography
Burnout by Jeff Bark Features the Flame of Dark Fashion
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Sinister Sister Photography
Sinister Sister Photography
The Andreas Waldschuetz 'Vampara' Series Harbors a Supernatural Seed
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Gothic '20s Lingerie
Gothic '20s Lingerie
The Patricia Fieldwalker Black Magic Shows a Darker Side to the Flapper Era
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Haute Religiontography
Haute Religiontography
Melissa Rodwell's Photography Crosses Lines
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Punk Rock Celeb Shoots
Punk Rock Celeb Shoots
The Taylor Momsen Spin Magazine Shoot is Full of Grunge-Filled Edge
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Fierce Facial Jewelry Shots
Fierce Facial Jewelry Shots
The Givenchy Spring 2012 Couture Collection is Gothic-Chic
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Cheerless Veiled Photography
Cheerless Veiled Photography
Brendan Zhang's 'The Becoming' Photo Series is Very Gothic
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Gothic Ocean Shoots
Gothic Ocean Shoots
The Half-Light Beach 2 Editorial Offers a Second Macabre Dose
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Leather Goth Fashion
Leather Goth Fashion
This Shoot for Zoo 2010 Fall Features a Morticia-esque Jenny Sinkaberg
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Witchy Newlywed Photography
Witchy Newlywed Photography
Factice Magazine's 'Brides and Widows' Editorial is Gothic
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Gothic-Glam Fashion
Gothic-Glam Fashion
The Vogue Turkey November 2010 Issue Mixes Edgy and Elegant
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Glitzy Gothic Editorials
Glitzy Gothic Editorials
The Jacquelyn Jablonski Antidote Magazine Photo Shoot is Elegant & Edgy
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Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
The Emily DiDonato Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is Dark and Mysterious
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Gothic Sheer Fashion
Gothic Sheer Fashion
The Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Dramatically Feminine
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Religiously Dark Photography
Religiously Dark Photography
Camille Domain Photographs Anzhela Turenko as a Lost Soul
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Gothic Raven Photography
Gothic Raven Photography
Natalie Shau 'Fashion Works' Moves Away from Typical Digi-Art
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Victorian Clown Photography
Victorian Clown Photography
The Paco Peregrin 'Spectacular' Editorial is Dark and Dramatic
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Elegant Bad Girl Shoots
Elegant Bad Girl Shoots
The Kendra Spears Vogue Russia Spread Features Gothic-Glam Ensembles
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Gothic Glamazon Fashion
Gothic Glamazon Fashion
Zhang Jinga Photographs a Sultry Denise in Badass Couture
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