The goth look for spring?

This is by far the most goth looking thing I’ve ever painted–at least since the 90s and occasionally had an inverted cross painted under my own eye. Or a black liquid liner swirl a la Death from Sandman comics. (Yeah yeah in hindsight we can all silently vomit!) Anyhoo, this week I was reminded of the fact that the goth look, from inverted cross pendants to strategically shredded black clothing, can in fact be really chic and decadent.
Not to mention somehow refreshing when everyone in the fashion universe is going on and on about how it’s all about bright neons for spring. 
But if you don’t believe me see for yourself by visiting the blog With Asian Stereotypes and the accompanying W.A.S. clothing and jewelry shop.
Though it hasn’t even been updated since the fall, the publisher China Le (who has no interest in my comments or yours) has consistently turned out post after post of gorgeous black and white fashion photos. I don’t know where they’re from but the items featured in the blog’s shop I believe are Le’s and they’re pretty fairly priced too. I’ve posted a few of the pieces here, since they’re what inspired this illustration. Well, that and the fact that lately I’ve been thinking antler headpieces might just be the boater hat of 2011. Seriously, I am waiting for this look to catch on.

15 Comments

  1. Oliver Bliss
    Oliver Bliss on April 16, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    I want that top Genius

  2. 3ate4
    3ate4 on April 13, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Loving that skull top!

  3. A La Mode
    A La Mode on March 1, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Cool accessories!

  5. Ellinor Forje
    Ellinor Forje on February 20, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    I love that first illustration. Thanks for sharing the inspiration and drop by me too, soon.

    Cheers.

  6. heylila
    heylila on February 20, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    wow you are talented!

    bisous,
    mia

    heylilahey.blogspot.com

  9. letiziabarcelona
    letiziabarcelona on February 17, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I love the tights !

  10. Sabrina O.
    Sabrina O. on February 17, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Those tights are stunning!
    x

  11. Dear Girl
    Dear Girl on February 16, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    this is a fabulous idea, i love the antlers thing, hmmm, i wish I cna find one too for my head dress..i also like the shirt and the stockings a lot!!!

  13. SABINNA and DAVID
    SABINNA and DAVID on February 15, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    the sweater is really cool!!

    xx, Sabinna and David

    broken-cookies.blogspot.com

  15. Shayla
    Shayla on February 15, 2011 at 3:07 am

    I love some of gothic fashion…but the new gothic fashion seems very….Lady Gaga-ish, not that-that is a bad thing at all! I am just saying.