Goth as a style is now vintage, and it was certainly vintage-inspired from its start in the early 80s. This week the VFG takes a walk on the dark side with Victorian clothing, black leather, mourning jewelry, fishnets, corsets, lace, black, black and more black (tinged with the occasional purple and scarlet).
This novelty weave long black skirt is available at The Vintage Merchant...(most photos are click-able links) here's a close up of that fabulous fabric... This is kind of steam-punk-ish rather than Goth-ish...and can also be found at The Vintage Merchant... These will be added to Less Than Perfect this week... which is where this Victorian-inspired 1940s top can be found... and although these aren't vintage, they sure are Goth, at our Modern Living shop on Ruby Plaza... we call them our Abby boots, as they remind us of the delightful lab tech, Abby, on NCIS (Tuesday's CBS)
Wow! Great selections, Mary! Vintage black velvet coat with huge self buttons and bow at the throat. Victorian black mourning bodice top with sequins & beads
Some Goth items for the Gents and the Ladies from Poppy's Vintage Clothing Antique Beaver Top Hat Antique Black Wool Knights of Templar Coat Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Coat Vintage 1950s Rhinestone Studded Black Velvet Shawl / Stole Vintage 1980s Black Vinyl Sculptural Purse
Mary Jane, I sent you a message through the VFG system, and as this is all new to me, please let me know you got it. I hope I did it right! I love your stuff!
Click the photos to get more info on these listings. This 50s necktie has a goth feel, a little brooding and a little chaotic. A 30s kimono with woven metallic pekinese dogs, perfect for that visit to the opium den This Edwardian navy blue chiffon bodice has wonderful detailing, and would look suitably dark with a black undergarment. And on Artfire, a wonderfully over-the-top 80s jacket that has all the glam goth touches you could desire.
Barbara, I wrote you back, just check your message in the IN box on the top right corner here...thanks! The link will take you there now.
Black lace and mesh late 1940s evening gown (needs some repair to the boning, but so fabulous!) Black velvet evening coat circa late 1920s Black & red lace 1950s Gossard long-line bra Black moiré taffeta and lace 1980s goth girl gown Lace-up front black jersey 1970s Louis Féraud evening dress
Wow, Louis Féraud would probably enjoy this take on his dress Amy! I'm no expert on Goth, but I will contribute my early 30s silk coat:
Vintage 50s Pewter Plastic Rose Earrings Vintage 60s Lilli Diamond Red Velvet Party Dress Coat Ensemble S Vintage 70s Goth Party Dress Black Velvet Satin S Vintage 40s Black Double Breasted Tuxedo Tux Jacket 38
Amy - I just have to ask - is your model the actress Juliet Landau (she played the vampire Drusilla on the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer")?? If not, she is a dead ringer for her! And you did a fantastic job on casting the model and the styling for that dress. I'm a big fan of hers (and the entire cast and crew of "Buffy"). Jen
Hi Jen, No, she is not Drusilla (I'm a Buffy fan too!), but I'll have to tell her that! She is a local actress here in Chicago. Thanks!