Gothic. Dark glamour

Gothic is a concept with a strange story, which causes paintings of death, destruction and decay in our memory. This is not just an art historical term, but actually the word-reproach, in itself, already implies something dark, barbaric, gloomy and ominous. Ironically, precisely negative connotations of Gothic and made it in a certain sense with a symbol of rebellion, causing interest among young people. About the meaning of gothic in literature, cinema, art and architecture written hundreds of books, but the study of how this style affects the fashion, in fact no one was engaged. Gothic image is an important topic constantly returning not only to the youth subculture, but also on world podiums. Among the designers who resort to the Gothic style, Alexander McQuein, John Galliano, Rick Owens, Olivier Teiskens and Ezz Yamamoto. What is "Gothic Fashion"? Why is it so often perceived inadequate? What is the mystery of its attractiveness? These and many other questions are responsible for the Book Valerie Styl and Jennifer Park, equipped with an excellent illustrative material