Gothic style changes
If you want to do a male Victorian goth style cosplay, then please take a look. We have prepared Gothic features in different style categories classified by time period, just for your reference.
Medieval Male Victorian Goth Style
In fact, if you look closely at Notre Dame de Paris, you can draw the main signs of Gothic style:
- Pointed arch;
- Stained glass windows;
- Frustrated;
- Pointed, elongated shape;
- Mythical monsters that scare passers-by.
These characteristics are also reflected in the clothes. During the Dark Middle Ages and the reign of Queen Victoria, lower-class women could not wear clothes made of expensive fabrics such as silk or velvet, so this material and fabric in turn reflected the status of the nobility. And the longer the clothes, the more noble the noble status is reflected. Medieval Gothic shoes were also common, with grotesquely long toes, sometimes up to half a meter long.
Intrinsic attributes of male victorian goth clothing:
- Velvet;
- Men’s tall pointed hat;
- Pointed toe elongated shoes;
- Stand collar;
- Sharp cuffs;
- Gorgeous sleeves for coats and caftans.
By the way, black started to take hold much later. The clothes back then were bright and vibrant: burgundy, blue, lavender and green. Fabrics with floral decorations are also common.
1970s Punk Goth
Most people think that goth is goth and punk is punk, but punk goth is indeed a very common style. In the later period of the punk era, the Gothic style began to ferment. During this chaotic period, what emerged was punk goth, which was full of black pop and filled with depression and decadence.
Features: straps, messy hair, dark circles, rivet elements, black nails, red plaid trousers
1980s New Romantic Goth
The big trend in the 1980s was elegance, which is most in line with what we all call “retro style” now. Compared with the previous male goth style, it pays more attention to hairstyle and eye makeup. It will become more delicate and delicate than the previous rough lines, and some elements of formal bow ties and decent straps will be added.
Features: Exquisite eye makeup (purple or blue tones), elegant curly hair, large collared tops, coats with large hemlines, straight trousers…etc.
1985s Trad Goth
Trad Goth style is generally regarded as the most well-known and “orthodox” Gothic style. Deep black eyeliner, eye shadow, messy hair, headbands, metal cross necklaces, boots with metal decorations, fishing net, black leather clothing, etc. These elements that have been used to this day also gradually took shape at this time.
1990s The Vampire Goth
Fashion is a cycle indeed. And Gothic style is constantly changing between rough and elegant. Step into the 90s, here comes the vampire goth style. I have to mention the vampire craze at that time. Various vampire stories, legends, movies, and animations were everywhere, setting off a trend of loving vampires. And our goth style coincides with the image of vampires because of its dark and mysterious characteristics. Black and red became the main colors of goth style in this period, and because of the famous Duke Nicholas, the vampire goth was very suitable for male goth.
If you want to dress up as a charming vampire for the upcoming Halloween, don’t forget these points: black sharp nails, small fangs, red pupils, long straight black hair, white lace aristocratic shirt, black cloak robe.
1995s Industrial Goth
Industrial goth is also closely related to the social environment at that time. Industry developed rapidly and there were more and more factories. Therefore, there was also an industrial style becoming a trend in the fashion industry.
Whether it’s the slender ends of hair that have been deliberately dampened with hairspray, the sleeveless black leather jacket, or the leather gloves and boots, they are all unique products of the industrial goth of this era. This kind of gothic style is a rare one that highlights muscle strength and exposes skin, so it is also very suitable for male’s dressing up.
2000s Cyber Goth
Cyber goth is truly a super unique category that stands out even among the various gothic styles: you can easily identify the cyber goth style by its unique dreadlocks and oxygen masks, and maybe their colorful designs.
The update of fashion is inseparable from the development of the general environment of the times. The fashion of the 2000s is inseparable from the fast development of the Internet. People highly admire content contain the elements like future, technology, and cyber themes, so much so that almost formed a mania.
This also makes cyber goth have a big difference from other gothic styles: it boldly uses bright and conspicuous fluorescent colors, while before this, almost all gothic styles only used gloomy and dark colors.
2005s Emo Goth
Emo goth is also a very special type, which gave birth to the sorry not sorry attitude that I personally like very much. This straightforward way of expressing one’s emotions is still worth learning today: learning to express can save a lot of things.
Emo itself is actually an independent subculture. Some people think that emo is emo and goth is goth, just like the relationship between punk and goth. Emo goth is goth who prefers emotional hardcore (that is, the full spelling of emo). style, paying more attention to self and emotion. I don’t know if it’s because of this, but one of the characteristics of emo goth is a lot of piercings, in addition to long hair that covers half of the face, tight jeans, and riveted belts and bracelets.
2010s Edwardian Goth
Edwardian goth has been very in line with modern people’s aesthetics. Many people don’t know this category because it is almost in line with mainstream aesthetics.
With his pale face and black suit, he is not much different from a somewhat gloomy aristocratic young man. Many people will pair it with a black gentleman’s hat and a cane to increase the atmosphere and momentum. If you don’t mind a little more exaggeration, shoulder feathers and a glimpse of a spiky mustache would fit in better.
2015s Death Rock Revival Goth
What am I saying? After elegance comes wildness.
Death rock revival goth is almost a middle ground between traditional goth and punk, with overall attire influenced by ghost literature, immortal comic book characters and punk rock music.
If there is a style that has the most torn fishnet stockings, the thickest eye makeup, and the messiest hair, I would definitely say death rock revival goth. Boys who like wild themes should not miss this style.
2020s Pastel Goth
The closest goth style to our time. From my understanding, the most obvious characteristic of Pastel Goth style is actually its cuteness.
Compared with all the cold metal jewelry before, Pastel Goth give it a chance to use plastic, small and cute pastel jewelry, like hairpins, earrings, necklaces, etc.
Pink and purple have become the main colors, which is a further evolution of cyber goth.
Don’t worry, of course boys can try the Pastel Goth style. This is a style where everyone can become cute and beautiful, I’m telling you.
Conclusion
I believe that after these sorting out, you already know the male goth style you want, and also know how to highlight the characteristics of this style. If you still want to know how to wear modern and fashionable gothic style daily outfit, please continue to follow us.