Trend of the Week: Gothic glamour

Dominate the style stakes with this season’s most imposing trend.

INSPIRATION

As the clocks go back, fashion invariably falls for the cabalistic charm of gothic glamour.

With that, velvet, leather and lace all find their way back into our wardrobes. The real question is ‘how dark will you go?’ Are you a 19th century decadent Gucci girl? A Matrix maven à la Givenchy? Perhaps you prefer the fussfree silhouette of Loewe’s leather dresses, or the peek-a-boo lacy confections as seen at Dolce & Gabbana?

Whichever way you wear it – prepare to be bewitched!

STYLE NOTES

Curry favour to the art of suggestion. Use sheer panelling to expose décolletage, or challenge the strictures of latex with hand-painted lace as seen at Erdem.

DKNY proved goth can be office glam with chic leather-sleeved jackets and skinny trousers. As for make-up, opt for the no makeup look with a glossy side-parting.

Feeling fierce? Indulge your inner rebel with a pair of dangerously thigh high leather boots. Wear over second-skin leather leggings and balance with an oversized chunky knit. Velvet too scary? Opt for this season’s devore print or brocade jean – much kinder to the silhouette and bang-on-trend.