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The days are getting shorter…and that of course means the nights are getting longer. And while heading into the darkness might be lamented by some, not so the Goths – it is their time to shine…so to speak.
Now while Dave Shumka talked Goth Fashion for Fashion Fight Club in July, being a Goth is more than just dressing in black. It’s a lifestyle choice that comes with a lot of hangouts, bands and rituals.
And for those who don’t know the A-Z of the Goth Lifestyle, music/culture journalist Liisa Ladouceur has put it all together in her forthcoming book: Enclyclopeida Gothica. It’s a handy reference book to help you understand the difference between Love and Rockets and H.P Lovecraft.
Now even if you don’t dress head-to-toe in black – you might be surprised by the contents of this Encyclopedia…and by that I mean:
IS THERE A BIT OF THE GOTH IN YOU?
I’m super comfortable with my Goth side, are you?
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