If you thought that you’d said goodbye to weird gothic trends when you were 13 then I’ve got some bad news . . . it appears that they have made something of a designer clothing comeback on the catwalks of Paris Fashion Week.
While I usually turn to the French capital for the vast majority of my fashion inspiration, I can safely say that this is one trend that I will categorically not be following.
Gone are the chic little Chanel numbers that are so synonymous with the Parisian look and in are gothic-inspired pieces that seem to take their cues from the Witches of Eastwick or suchlike.
Models fashioning looks by Gareth Pugh – who is well-known for his love for all things spooky – wore unusual rubbery-looking black jackets that looked as if you bent the wrong way, they could easily strangle you.
Structured, masculine gothic gowns and jackets also featured on miserable-looking models who quite frankly, looked as though they hadn’t seen the light of day in a substantial number of years.
Ok, ok I know it’s only just began and I know I am biased towards my hometown of London but if Pugh’s show spelled the beginning of future clothing trends for Paris Fashion Week then I think I will be looking elsewhere for my autumn/winter 2010 inspiration.
I much prefer the Christopher Kane gothic romance look that was showcased at London Fashion Week.
Will you be taking on the gloomy gothic trend?
