Leggings should be a staple in your wardrobe this Autumn/Winter with lace, wet-look and the “Soft Goth” look prominent on the catwalks, leggings are the easiest translation of these trends. Think tight, shiny and lacy, Alexander McQueen created a pair completely covered in sequins, not a bit like those eighties numbers featured in Fame!
With black being the unmistakable favourite colour of many designers this season, it’s obvious that; Black is the new black. Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and the King of Gothic; Alexander McQueen all uncovered their sinister sides, using different textures, materials and shades. Even though wearing all black and dramatic make-up may seem a bit daunting, we’re offering a new way for you to embrace this season’s dark trend without looking like Mortisha Adams.
Sometimes creating a wearable on trend outfit may seem like an impossible task. Don’t worry about piling on every item of black, lacy, wet-look clothing you own; invest in a few good pairs of black leggings varied in texture and it’ll definitely vamp up your wardrobe.
Designers and the high street are whipping up various versions of leggings for you to squeeze into. Les Chiffoniers has cleverly mastered some amazing wet-look black PVC leggings which would look super-vamp and very stylish under a long t-shirt or with a plain black top. If you’re purse strings don’t stretch that far, (£200 might be a bit steep!) Topshop and American Apparel do some really good alternatives.
Topshop offer some fancy lace leggings that could be worn under a Little Black Dress or just with your favourite mini skirt. Their take on black wet-look leggings have now officially sold out in most stores, well done to those lucky few to have grabbed a pair!
American Apparel, after becoming popular with Londoners recently, has a wide range of leggings; from shiny, matte; high-waisted and stirrup, starting from a reasonable £20.
Designer Kova and T, a firm favourite of the Oslen Twins, offer some über-tight lace and leather leggings that are definitely worth investing in. Sling on a rock tee and sunglasses, Mary-Kate and Ashley would be proud.
So, put your woolly tights in the bin and pull up your leggings this autumn, they’ll keep you warm, stylish and will definitely give you that gothic edge.
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Hi I just transfered and started as a fashion design major in college this year in the US and I was just wondering what is the biggest difference or what is the things most alike in goth fashion or fashion in general comparing US and London?
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