Alternative and Gothic Fashion Blog

For Steampunk enthusiasts, 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for festivals and conventions to attend all around the globe! From the UK and America to Sweden and New Zealand, Steampunk is taking over the new year with an amazing array of events that celebrate this fantastic subculture! Find your next adventure here! 

Celebrate the Timelessness of Romantic Goth Style  Influenced by the Romantic Era of 1800-1850, Romantic Gothic style is a celebration of the dark beauty in life. Creative, loving, and wonderful daydreamers, the Romantic Goth sees the wonder and beauty in...

Girl: So, what are you wearing for the Steampunk event tonight? Boy: Hmmm... maybe I’ll wear my suit. Girl: And? Boy: My winter boots. Girl: And? Boy: My goggles. Girl: Oh, goggles are a great start! But you could add...

Explore the world and enjoy finding out the many different ways that Gothic style is celebrated! From traditional style to modern goth, passionate Gothic lovers from around the globe have created an assortment of festivals that present aspects of the...

Happy Gothmas! Tis the season to be dark and unconventional. Gothmas is like Christmas, only without the kitsch; it is a time for overindulgence, exuberance, and lavish affairs requiring luxurious apparel. Are you looking for opulence or a summer fling?...

    The Brisbane Gothic and Alternative Picnic is an annual event that welcomes Goths, Punks, Steampunkers, and people who love Alternative and Gothic Fashion to celebrate and immerse themselves in a welcoming community!  Organised and hosted by the amazing...

Updated: October 30, 2024, by Emily Wilson – This post now includes the latest dates, locations, and exciting news for Gothic events across Australia in the upcoming season! Get ready for a New Year of Gothic Events in Australia! With...

Upcoming Steampunk Themed Events in New Zealand With a community full of creative individuals, the New Zealand Steampunk scene has put together a great lineup of Steampunk events in New Zealand! Whether you are looking for something near you or...

Find a Steampunk event to attend Every year, Steampunk enthusiasts prepare for exciting events that allow them to showcase their finest Steampunk outfits and connect with like-minded individuals. Every year Steampunk social calendar is packed with opportunities to immerse yourself...

The best source for finding an idea for Steampunk outfit is watching Steampunk-inspired movies. Also, it is the best way to understand the Steampunk culture. We listed some Steampunk movies that they are not in the best movies category, but are...

Exploring the Dark and Mysterious World of Camp Goth When you think ‘gothic’, there are certain images that come to mind, and there’s a good chance that traditional vampire Gothic aesthetic is front and centre! A cool, ever popular style that...

The Crimson Rose Masquerade Ball 2025 Where: Cloudland, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane When: Saturday 2nd August 2025 Information: The Crimson Rose Masquerade Ball Facebook Tickets: Coming soon Tickets Fee: $135-140 (2024 Prices) Sponsors: OtherWorld Shoes, Mermaid Salon, Willow wood Studios, Ella Mobbs Art,...

When you love the otherworldly, finding a place to not only celebrate that love but also to explore with other like-minded people is a great way to spend your time. On May 18th, Bribie Island got to play host to...

All you need to know about Traditional Gothic Subculture As the staple gothic style, traditional goth is the most recognizable and arguably easiest of the gothic styles to achieve. Often the first subculture that a baby goth dips their toe...

Ironfest has always been an adventure to attend. To walk into the small town in NSW during the festivities is to immerse yourself in a fun culture filled with creative minds. With passion and dedication, there is a host of...

From Dreams to Reality: The Story of Punk Rave The Origins of Punk Rave As a child in Beijing, Joey dreamed of fashion while wearing her older sister’s hand-me-downs, longing for beautiful clothes of her own. She wasn’t born into...

Self-expression through style is a big part of being a part of an alternative sub-culture. While it is not a hard and fast rule to dress a certain way, most people who are in these sub-cultures find the style, clothes,...

Find the Perfect Gothic Christmas Gift for the Goth Woman in Your Life! Finding a great Christmas gift for a gothic woman is not necessarily a hard task when you know where to look! Whether you are looking for an...

Find the perfect Christmas gift for the gothic guys in your life! Christmas can be a stressful time of the year, especially when you are trying to find the perfect gift someone you love. This can be even more challenging...

Fill your schedule with these awesome upcoming Steampunk films! There's nothing like having a great new movie to look forward to, especially when it is just one of many that fit into your favourite genre! For Steampunk fans, the list...

Going back in time: a spectacular day at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2023 Have you been? If you have never been to the largest medieval festival in Australia, plan to make a trip north of Brisbane in 2024 to the...