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Originally posted by bloodrayne
Hmm...That's interesting, too...I'm into industrial metal, mostly underground shit...I don't think that's considered 'gothic' music......And yet, Urge's second post said that " It is allied to Goth music, but not all those who dress in this fashion listen to Goth music."...According to THAT, Some 'goths' don't listen to 'gothic' music AT ALL....
I'm beginning to wonder how some people can label other people as 'Goth'...When it doesn't seem that anyone REALLY knows what the term means......
According to what I've seen...'Goth' could mean pretty much ANYTHING that isn't Tommy Hilfiger, Penny Loafers, Mini Vans, and Brittany Spears......Hmmm...
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i think its pretty fair to say that there is a 'goth' style and a 'goth' person.(not neccessarily the same thing at all) and yes the style is fairly loose .. its not definable but there is a certain flavor...
its easy to get dragged into the whole 'labeling people because of how they look' but its pretty damn hard to deny that people do dress to make a statement -when they can.
You're damn right that there is a yuppie dresscode .. there is a certain shoe, a certain type of coat, a certain range of acceptable hairstyles..
'rockers' have a look, punks have a look, (using the obvious music examples)
Jocks, clubbers, shit - pretty much everyone wants to identify with something ...and they do it largely through dress.
it doesnt mean that they all fall neatly into some niche where they have to listen to this or that - but there is a very concious fashion decision based on how that person wants to project themselves- for just about everyone..
Goth is no different .. there are self proclaimed 'goth shops' (for the rich goths) there are goth bars ... (i've been to them, and not being dressed goth i stood out like a sore thumb)
I can totally agree that because you like a romantic retro fashion, or a lot of black leather and dark lipstick - it doesnt mean you sit in your basement listening to Nick Cave contemplating suicide all day ... but there is a 'goth look' as far as fashion goes ..
not saying its good or bad ..
but i still like to tease :D