The Art of Adornment: Gothic Accessories to Obsess Over
Because style lives in the details
Accessories are the punctuation marks of an outfit — the subtle embellishments that transforms attire into identity. In alternative fashion especially, adornment is more than decoration; it’s declaration. A scarf can frame a mood, gloves can whisper seduction, a necklace can turn mourning into mythology. The gothic wardrobe lives in this space between function and fantasy — where accessories tells the story before a word is spoken.
The practice of adorning the body stretches back to the first civilizations. Shoes evolved from necessity to symbol, their craftsmanship tied to class and ceremony. Jewellery became a form of language, used to signify faith, fortune or defiance. Bags emerged as both practical companions and intimate vaults of selfhood. Across centuries, these items have moved from the margins of fashion to the forefront of self-expression — extensions of who we are and what we choose to reveal.
Twilight Pirouette: A Balletcore Style Guide for the Romantic Goth
Glide from pale morning poses to midnight reveries in an aesthetic tribute that is poetry in motion
Graceful and hauntingly intentional, Balletcore doesn’t only belong to exclusive stages or mirror studios – it can thread seamlessly into daily life. The Romantic Goth archetype carries her dark-hearted elegance into errands, coffee dates and quiet workdays without losing an ounce of poetry.
The attire of working ballerinas, both on and off stage, is architecture for movement. From 19th century tutus with layers of gauzy tulle designed to catch candlelight to the silhouette-hugging bodices and wrap sweaters that showcase the dancers' form we know today, ballet fashion has balanced discipline with ethereality. Pointe shoes, satin ribbons and flowing skirts have become symbols of grace, fragility and rigour all at once; uniforms that demand precision and creativity.
In curating this guide, we pay homage to those historic shapes: the clinging wrap, the sculpted torso, the diaphanous skirt, the pointe shoes–all reimagined for everyday wear, where echoes of the stage linger on city streets.