Vampires - what would they wear today?
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This should be interesting... 
[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=palatino linotype,palatino,times,serif]UPCOMING EXHIBITION
[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Gothic: Dark Glamour
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]September 5, 2008 through February 21, 2009
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“Gothic” is an epithet that evokes images of death, destruction, and decay. Not simply a word that describes something, such as a Gothic cathedral, it is almost always a term of abuse that implies the dark, barbarous, and gloomy. Such negative connotations have made the gothic an ideal symbol of rebellion for a wide range of cultural outsiders. From its origins in eighteenth century gothic literature of terror to its contemporary manifestations in vampire literature and cinema, the gothic has embraced the powers of horror and the erotic macabre. Throughout its history, fashion has been central to our vision of the gothic.
Set in theatrical mise-en-scene suggesting iconic gothic settings, such as the labyrinth, the ruined castle and the laboratory, more than 75 ensembles will be on display. Although popularly identified with black-clad teenagers and rock musicians, gothic fashion is represented in this exhibition with looks by designers such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano of Christian Dior, Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Anne Demeulemeester, Anna Sui, Olivier Theyskens, Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy, Jun Takahashi of Undercover, and Yohji Yamamoto, as well as sub-cultural styles, such as “old-school goth,” cyber-goth, and the Japanese look of Elegant Gothic Lolitas.
Gothic: Dark Glamour will be accompanied by a lavishly-illustrated book of the same title, published by Yale University Press and co-written by Valerie Steele, author of more than a dozen books, and Jennifer Park, coordinator of Special Programs at FIT.
From the Fashion Institute Newsletter
[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=palatino linotype,palatino,times,serif]UPCOMING EXHIBITION
[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Gothic: Dark Glamour
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]September 5, 2008 through February 21, 2009
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“Gothic” is an epithet that evokes images of death, destruction, and decay. Not simply a word that describes something, such as a Gothic cathedral, it is almost always a term of abuse that implies the dark, barbarous, and gloomy. Such negative connotations have made the gothic an ideal symbol of rebellion for a wide range of cultural outsiders. From its origins in eighteenth century gothic literature of terror to its contemporary manifestations in vampire literature and cinema, the gothic has embraced the powers of horror and the erotic macabre. Throughout its history, fashion has been central to our vision of the gothic.
Set in theatrical mise-en-scene suggesting iconic gothic settings, such as the labyrinth, the ruined castle and the laboratory, more than 75 ensembles will be on display. Although popularly identified with black-clad teenagers and rock musicians, gothic fashion is represented in this exhibition with looks by designers such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano of Christian Dior, Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Anne Demeulemeester, Anna Sui, Olivier Theyskens, Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy, Jun Takahashi of Undercover, and Yohji Yamamoto, as well as sub-cultural styles, such as “old-school goth,” cyber-goth, and the Japanese look of Elegant Gothic Lolitas.
Gothic: Dark Glamour will be accompanied by a lavishly-illustrated book of the same title, published by Yale University Press and co-written by Valerie Steele, author of more than a dozen books, and Jennifer Park, coordinator of Special Programs at FIT.
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Cool! I'll be in NY and I'll have to check it out!
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Thanks for posting.
the Deco background Thanks for posting.
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loveeee itt!!
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Wow^
I just bought a black crop tuxedo jacket today, it kinda looks like something from wardrobe in The Lost Boys...weeeeeeeee I feel like flying in the night!!
I just bought a black crop tuxedo jacket today, it kinda looks like something from wardrobe in The Lost Boys...weeeeeeeee I feel like flying in the night!!
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I always thought gothic could be very hauntingly romantic as well, with strains of melancholy. Black lace, wispy chiffon, ethereal lightness. It isn't all about blood and gore and spikes as mainstream society thinks it is.
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^^^No I think those are pretty mainstream ideas of goth as well. For example I always thought if it weren't for goths, the manufactured lace industry would go bust!!
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This is a fun topic, thanks for starting this thread!
I am actually reading the "Twilight"-series right now by Stephenie Meyer and in the book vampires are described as these unbelieveably gorgeous creatures. So I would imagine them wearing something just as gorgeous, such as couture and as far as color goes I can't help but think black and white. My mind was instantly drawn to Christian Dior Fall 2008.
I am actually reading the "Twilight"-series right now by Stephenie Meyer and in the book vampires are described as these unbelieveably gorgeous creatures. So I would imagine them wearing something just as gorgeous, such as couture and as far as color goes I can't help but think black and white. My mind was instantly drawn to Christian Dior Fall 2008.
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Omg 
Love those for a vampire!!!
Esp. the middle left
Love those for a vampire!!!
Esp. the middle left
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fashtastic- i love those outfits!!
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