19 of our Favourite Creators Defining Gothic Style & Culture Right Now

19 of our Favourite Creators Defining Gothic Style & Culture Right Now

An inside look at the feeds setting the tone across fashion, beauty, home and culture

By: The Lace Ledger Staff

These are the accounts that make you pause mid-scroll because something about it calls to your dark heart.

That’s one of the many compelling things about gothic style. There isn’t only one version to follow. You move toward what holds your attention, whether that’s romantic silhouettes, dark academic interiors, corporate goth polish, pinup precision, southern gothic atmosphere, or something more vampy, spooky, witchy … the list goes on. It shifts, it overlaps, it gets refined over time and there’s room for all of it.

These creators show us the many facets of what that look likes in practice. Different approaches, different instincts, but all grounded in the same language. We come back to them for ideas and for recommendations, often sparking inspiration to be translated on the other side of the screen.

If you’re looking to evolve your style, your space, or just your feed, start here.

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On the Road with the Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Gothic Events, Interview, Culture Amanda Kotiesen Gothic Events, Interview, Culture Amanda Kotiesen

On the Road with the Oddities & Curiosities Expo

From a small hall in Tulsa to a multi-country tour, Michelle Cozzaglio takes us inside her traveling artist-led market grounded in community

By: The Lace Ledger Staff

It didn’t start as a multi-country tour. It started in a Legion in Tulsa, with a handful of vendors and a nagging concern, internally wagering whether anyone else would show up for something this specific.

They did. And, they kept coming back.

Since then, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo has grown in size and in reach, expanding across cities, borders and communities that all recognize the same pull. What began as a focused market has evolved into something larger, without losing the distinct feel that made it work in the first place.

At its core, it offers connection for a subculture that seeks the strange. A place to meet the artists, spend time with the work and be surrounded by people who already understand what drew you there.

We sat down with co-founder Michelle Cozzaglio to discuss how it all came together, and what it takes to keep that energy intact as it continues to grow.

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Bloodlines & Broken Mirrors: A Vampire Watchlist for the Beautifully Damned
Midnight Archive Amanda Kotiesen Midnight Archive Amanda Kotiesen

Bloodlines & Broken Mirrors: A Vampire Watchlist for the Beautifully Damned

There’s a certain romance in the vampire — the eternal hunger, the elegance of immortality, the silk-and-blood seduction of those who live by night. Vampires are not just monsters; they are metaphors for desire itself. 

This watchlist is for those who savor crimson wine, nocturnal longing and the thrill of surrender. Each film and series is more than a story — it’s an invitation to step into the crypt and dress your wounds in decadence.

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