Street Fashion – The Dark Side


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Street Fashion – The Dark Side

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Romantic yet edgy, this gothic look combines dark tones with deeper red shades. Interjecting softer white fabrics and tights made of lace, the outfit is made tougher through a heavy leather jacket and smoky eye make up.

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They might be wearing black from head to toe, but this couple prove the colour isn’t all doom and gloom. Adding pops of colour and an element of print, as dark sunglasses add a sense of mystery, the boxy coats keep the looks tailored.

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When wearing clothes that are crafted in darker colours, using materials and textures can help break up the colour. Demonstrating this, this lady layers the softness of a cashmere jumper over the long pleats of a skirt. As the energetic pleats give movement to the outfit, a final sense of texture is provided by the bag’s hard studs.

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Made of sweeping material and extremely elegant, this gown is deep and dramatic. Featuring intricate needlework and an elaborate design throughout, this gown’s slimming colour palette puts focus on the feminine form by emphasising the waist.

Street Fashion – The Dark Side

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Written by Natalie Horsley

Natalie is an English graduate whose interest in fashion began at an early age. A writer and blogger, she is passionate about vintage and French fashion and cites Audrey Hepburn as her ultimate style icon.


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