Gothic clothing has become a mainstream fashion trend. Members of every culture now embrace gothic style as a major influence on fashion. Gothic style is characterized by dark colors, edgy shapes, and specific design details. There’s no longer a stigma surrounding Gothic style, because Gothic is now classified as a specified fashion trend and no longer a human label.
Rich dark colors are quintessentially Gothic. These colors stand out against the skin and create dramatic contrasts in the wardrobe. Graphic designs with bold lines and shapely cuts are also known as quintessentially gothic. Contrary to what some believe, Gothic clothing does not mean dressing in all black. Gothic style is much more detailed than a mere color choice. Gothic style can extend from the cut and shape of clothing to a graphic gothic t-shirt that mimics the style edge.
In a world where there are so few ‘blank canvases’ left for self expression, Gothic clothing can mean the freedom of expression while still maintaining a cutting edge style that’s the envy of others. Gothic is a style that can be worn by members of both sexes equally well. A man need not wear eyeliner and boast a dog collar to embrace the gothic style. Because of today’s designers like Vince Ray and Alchemy gothic, gothic style can be both masculine and stylish.
Dressing in gothic clothing does not always mean the wearer will be ostracized. In fact, today’s gothic can be considered an attitude as much as it is a style. Men and women who embrace the Goth style put themselves out there as artistic and edgy. These style mavens are viewed as strong and trendy. People in all walks of life enjoy and embrace gothic style. Whether you’re a librarian or a roadie, there’s a goth trend, or gothic t-shirt, that will suit your personal style.
There’s no need to shy away from embracing gothic clothing, the trend is now a mainstream fashion staple that shows no signs of fading away. Add gothic inspired accessories to your current style to bump up the “edge” factor in your wardrobe. A gothic top, jewelry, boots, or accessories can put a gothic spin on a more traditional wardrobe. Incorporating gothic inspiration into your wardrobe is as easy as exploring your creative side. Small gothic touches can help you ease your way into a gothic wardrobe without completely altering your current style.
Whether you have been part of the gothic subculture for years, or you’re simply inspired by gothic details, shopping online for gothic clothing and accessories will make your affection an easy buy.
Check out our Gothic Clothing section for more Gothic T-Shirts by Alchemy Gothic, Vince Ray and Fish with Legs, or visit www.dark-fairy.co.uk to see our full product catalogue.
We have just added some fantastic new Gothic style crazy contact lenses to the store.
Make your halloween costume stand out from the crowd with these fantastic gothic contact lenses. Available in Green and Red Lizzard designs, Yellow Feline and the famous Zombie as worn by Marilyn Manson. The UV lenses are fantastic for clubbing and glow under UV light, but in natural light they appear white so can be worn as Zombie or UV lenses.
All lenses come with a free bottle of contact lense solution and a free case to keep them in.
With less than 1 month till Halloween, dont miss out, get your Crazy Contact Lenses now from www.dark-fairy.co.uk!
We have added some fantastic new products to our Jewellery section. We have 19 new magical gothic charms and pendants.
From the land of the Forbidden, these stunning new gothic style pendants are an exquisite mixture of darkness and beauty. Here are just a few examples from the Forbidden Gothic Range.

Seal of Furfur
Seal of Furfur - for Power and Knowledge
Reproduced from the Goetia, the famous Magickal Grimoire of Solomon, this functioning Wax Seal is reputed to be able to Cause Love Between a Man and a Woman, raise Thunder and Lightning and give answers to all things Secret and Divine.

Key of Solomon Pendant
Key of Solomon – For Sorcery
Symbolising the Key to the gate of King Solomon’s occult learning and arcane knowledge, this Magickal Pendant is reputed to bestow upon its wearer the Power of Sorcery and should be used with the Wisdom of Solomon
Each pendant comes with a 18″ Silver chain and is supplied in a velvet lined forbidden gothic pouch as pictured below

Forbidden Gothic Pouch
Check out the full range of Forbidden Gothic Pendants.
So Christmas is over and done with and the next big celebration is Valentines Day.
Figurines make a great gift, especially as we have just got some new erotic figurines with a gothic twist. Here are 3 examples, the images are linked to the product if you want more info.
The first image is Guilty Secrets, A beautiful sexy lady, dressed to kill in erotic red underwear, black stockings and red shoes. Her ankles are chained and a skull sits beside her. She is 15cm tall and costs £19.99.
The second image is Dark Embrace Erotic Gothic Figurine from Nemesis Now. Winged demon standing on a pentagram holding a beautiful naked female. Stunning Love Scene From The Dark Side. Stands Approx 25cm High and costs £24.99
The third image is Lil Devil designed by Aly Fell. From the comic book “Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell” we bring you Lil’ Devil, a very naughty devilish character! Standing on a manhole cover, wearing a short tartan mini skirt with her ‘BAD’ belt, New Rock boots etc. Giving the world a one fingered salute! Size: 24cm. Price £24.99
Jewellery is another great gothic gift idea, we have a fantastic range of Pendants, Necklaces, Rings and Bracelets from Alchemy Gothic
So with fantastic figurines and jewellery to choose from you shouldnt have too much trouble finding the perfect gift this year.
Visit www.dark-fairy.co.uk for more Nemesis Now Figurines and Alchemy Gothic Jewellery.
Whether young or old, most people find themselves at one point or another fascinated with fairies. One particular point of fascination lies in fairy art, particularly that of artists such as Amy Brown, Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Michele Lee Phelan who specialize in images of dark and gothic fairies. So how did we come from the legends of fairies and fae to collecting fairy figurines and dark fairy art prints? The answer most likely lies in what those artistic fairies generally represent… the beauty and magic that too often seems to be missing from modern life.
The fairies of legend started out quite a bit different than those that we know today… many of the old legends depicted fairies as being tall and radiant or short and ugly. Many old world fairies were considered to be malicious or at the very least mischievous; they were believed to steal from around the house and sometimes were even thought to kidnap small children and leave fairy creatures in their place. Over the years, however, the view of fairies in folklore began to change.
By the Victorian age, fairies had begun to assume the forms that we know today. With their beauty and the magic hinted at by their wings, good fairies began appearing more often in children’s stories and works of fantasy. Fairies became somewhat common in artwork, with their images appearing in paintings and even photographs. So-called dark fairies and gothic fairies began to appear as well, with their dark glamour fueling a new resurgence of fairy art for both fairy and gothic collectors to enjoy.
To view some of our collectable fairy figurines visit www.dark-fairy.co.uk Here are some examples below:

Dark Bringer by Michele-Lee Phelan

Skull Stealer by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Lost Souls Skull
Some of Annes work has been used in the past for Tatoos, here are a few of her designs that have been used for tatoos.

Dragon Tatoo









