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The Evolution of the Vampire Genre
Whether you embrace the association or scorn it, the goth scene will inevitably always go hand in hand with the vampire genre. Elegant, beautiful and graceful whilst remaining forever dangerous, it’s not hard to see why the vampire genre has remained as eternal as its subject matter. Though there’s far more to the alternative community than Whitby Goth Weekend, that’s... -
Five Unmissable ‘Dark’ Novels
When it comes to dark literature, there are some novels that stand the test of time and others that inspire authors across the world to keep on producing amazing horror, ghost stories, and sometimes even just new explorations of classic tropes. By no means a definitive list, we’ve tried to pick and choose from across the dark spectrum of books... -
A Brief History of Goth
Goth vs Gothic If you’ve ever been called a goth, then you’ve been called gothic. But historically speaking, these things aren’t one and the same. A quick Google of the word ‘gothic’ will tell you it’s a style of architecture, sculpture or painting dated between the 12th and 16th centuries, but that’s not what we mean by it when we... -
Stay Warm, Stay Edgy: Cold Weather Fashion Essentials
We’ve all been there - determined to look good at all costs, we’ve left the house with no coat, the wrong shoes, no umbrella to shield us against the British weather… But you don’t have to sacrifice your style and individuality to stay warm. There are ways to look good and get cosy, with a few key items for your...