Gothic Summer

Summer is coming, so if you still want to keep your wardrobe beautifully black whilst exposing perhaps a little more skin to the elements, we'd like to show you how you can pull this off without relinquishing your sense of style.

Green Frankenstein Cardigan - VenusMantrap

Green Frankenstein cardigan by Banned.
Dress from Phaze.
Model: VenusMantrap.
Photographer: Villy V.

Ghost White Lace Dress - Dragonfly

Ghost White Lace Dress.
Zelda Petticoat.
Orla Cape
Circlet and hair twists from Regalrose
Model Dragonfly

Melisandre Gothic Jacket - Valentin van Porcelaine

Melisandre Gothic Vampire Jacket by Punk Rave.
Damask Trousers by Punk Rave.
Jewellery by Alchemy Gothic.
Model Valentin van Porcelaine.
Photographer Anja Peiffer.

Bolero Style Dress - Tallee Savage

Brocade Bolero Style Gothic Dress by Hearts & Roses.
Lucretia Choker by Dark Elegance Designs.
Sinistra Ring by Dark Elegance Designs.
Goth Lolita Gloves by RQBL.
Model: Tallee Savage.
Photo: Savage Beauty Photography.

M'era Luna Festival 2016 Ticket Giveaway

This month The Gothic Shop and Sinister have collaborated with the organisers of M'era Luna to give away 2 FREE TICKETS to the M'era Luna 2016 Festival in Hildesheim, Germany, 13-14th August 2016.  The runner up will win accessories from Sinister.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This competition is powered by Rafflecopter and there are several ways that you can enter via Rafflecopter, you can choose all methods...or just one. You can either log in to enter the giveaway using facebook or your email address.

The competition closes 9:30pm GMT 29 May 2016.  The winner will be chosen at random and announced on facebook and here within 24 hours. We will also email the winner.  If the winner doesn't claim their prize within 48 hours we will select another winner at random.  The organisers of M'era Luna require the name and email of the winner, and will send the winner a voucher with directions on how to pick up the 2 free tickets at the festival.

GOOD LUCK!!
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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Thank you to everyone who entered our latest giveaway.  We had 457 entries! This is now closed and the winners have been chosen with the assistance of Rafflecopter. So CONGRATULATIONS to Danny N - you have won 2 free tickets to M'era Luna.  And Morgan S has won a gorgeous bag, cuffs and choker by Sinister.  We have sent you both emails, so please check your mailbox and respond ASAP.  If the prize isn't claimed within 48h another prize winner will be selected.

Keep an eye on our blog for our next competition!

Fleur de Lys Blouse - Lady Macbeth

Fleur de Lys blouse by Punk Rave.
Soleil Noir skirt by Punk Rave.
Emerald Venom Spider necklace by Alchemy Gothic.
Absinthe Fairy Spirit ring by Alchemy Gothic.
Corset from corsets-uk.
Lady Macbeth | Villy V.

Summer Dreams

It’s really amazing how difficult it can be to find that special, perfect summer dress. The one you can wear with anything, the one that deserves THE special place in your closet. We had one, ankle length, with a tiered, romantic skirt and a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps. Alas, after over half a decade of loyal service, the dress has went the way of eternal hunting grounds, bearing on it the marks of summer strolls, frisky kittens, and just plain old wear and tear.  When we saw the new Spin Doctor dress, we were speechless! There it was, our perfect summer dress, reborn and even improved!  So in honour of our best beloved, and now sadly departed, perfect summer dress, we decided the best thing to do would be to break in the new dress with some nice new styling ideas!

Looking Out Top - La Esmeralda

Looking Out Flocked Top by Banned.
Corset Style Jeans by Banned.
Dark Romance Necklace by Cherryloco.
Jewellery by The Rogue & The Wolf.
Model: La Esmeralda.
Photo: Heiner Seemann / GrautonStudio.

Carmen Top - La Esmeralda

Carmen Top by Punk Rave
Wounded Love Choker by Alchemy Gothic.
Wounded Love Earrings by Alchemy Gothic.
Fascinator from Jazzafine.
Model: La Esmeralda.
Photo: Heiner Seemann / GrautonStudio.

Melisandre Blouse - La Esmeralda

Melisandre Blouse by RQBL.
Model/Edit: La Esmeralda.
Photo: Heiner Seemann / Grautonstudio.
Corset: True Corset
Wig: Black Candy Fashion
Hat: Jazzafine.

Spin Doctor New Arrivals

Today we've added 2 gorgeous gothic summer dresses by Spin Doctor to the website, the long Elizabella dress and the printed Scullion dress.  Both are currently available in sizes uk8-16.

Joyce Corset - Silky

Joyce Satin and Lace Corset by Sinister.
Black Butterfly Dress by Punk Rave.
Choker: AppleBite jewelry
Necklace: Nocturne Jewellery.
Model: Silky.