Types of Goth

Trad Goth (short for Traditional Goth), also called Batcave Goth and Positive-Punk Goth, is a type of Goth that emerged alongside the original gothic music genre in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As the name suggests, it is based on the gothic aesthetics and style from that era, making it the most "traditional" form of Goth. Trad Goths are...

Gothic Lolita (ゴシック・ロリータ, goshikku rori-ta) is a type of Lolita Fashion that draws inspiration from victorian-inspired Goth styles popularized by Mana, a japanese musician. The most prominent feature of Gothic Lolita fashion is the combination of a cuteness and a "doll-like" appearance with the dressing codes of Visual-kei and Gothic subcultures, which are inherently different. History Gothic Lolita...

Victorian Goth is a subgenre of Gothic subculture and culture that draws inspiration from the Victorian era, which spanned from the 1830s to the early 1900s. This style incorporates elements of Victorian fashion, such as corsets, bustles, lace, and high collars, and combines them with Gothic elements, such as dark colors, black clothing, and dramatic...

Romantic Goth is a subgenre of Gothic subculture that incorporates elements of Romanticism, a cultural and artistic movement that originated in the late 18th century during the Romantic Era (1770 - 1850).  Compared to other variants of Goth, Romantic Goth is considered a relatively lighter and more cheerful form, with a focus on expressing oneself...