Goth Purple Fox Stuffed Animal

The gothic subculture emerged in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s, influenced by gothic rock, a branch of post-punk music. Bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, the Cure, and Joy Division played a pivotal role in shaping this subculture. Unlike many other subcultures from that era, goth has endured and expanded globally over time. Its aesthetics and preferences draw inspiration from 19th-century Gothic fiction and horror movies. Goths gather at music festivals, nightclubs, and organized meetings, particularly in Western Europe, and share a distinct taste in music, aesthetics, and fashion. The goth music genre encompasses various styles such as gothic rock, deathrock, cold wave, dark wave, and ethereal wave. Gothic fashion is characterized by its preference for dark colors like black, dark red, and navy blue. Goths often don lace, velvet, and leather garments. They frequently incorporate dark makeup such as eyeliner, lipstick, and eyeshadow into their look. Gothic fashion is commonly accessorized with jewelry featuring symbols like crucifixes, pentagrams, and skulls.