why should i be limited to one aesthetic when i can be multiple?? victorian era vampire creepy goth? fuck yeah. early 2000's trashy white dad who beat on the wifey and listened to nu metal? absolutely! tim burton character? cat grandma? scene emo?? i was MEANT to be limitless this is my destiny
I've never minded the term aesthetic. But I do agree that fast fashion needs to be put to a stop, that it's ruining the true definition of cultures and subcultures such as goth, punk, grunge and even turning people's cultures into aesthetics which I think is entirely inappropriate for them to make a claim on.
I believe alt subcultures are so much more than a trend. I got into gothic music and even emo music, I've always liked both. When I was in middle school. I liked the music, the literature, dark things before I even found the fashion and fell in love with it.
I've always been an eco warrior, anti capitalist etc. And found that my true self was goth. I can like things that aren't goth. It doesn't make me less goth. But that's the difference between someone whose in a subculture and someone whose doing it for the trend.
I always say be who you are, truly and authentically. Don't hide behind what's trending.
I have no hate towards the word aesthetic itself. But I do see the harm in what capitalism has done using aesthetic culture.
Remi, 19: “The outfit that I'm wearing is completely thrifted from various thrift stores in Oulu. I cut the pant legs from the outer seam just to give them more flare and the corset top had to be modified a bit to make it fit. My style is inspired by my closest friends, family, rave culture, the 2000s and comfort.”
Laureline, 20: “I’m wearing a lolita style thrifted dress with New Rock shoes. My style is inspired by trad goth subculture and Japanese fashion.”
A most excellent lace top, found yesterday for £3. I think the part on the chest is especially beautiful. It's difficult to get a full selfie photo of it which shows all the detail, but the lower part is essentially a fitted bodice style with a lace outer layer. Fastened with a zip down one side, and buttons at the back of the neck.
Its appropriate for my office job too, when I wear stuff like this I tend to get compliments for looking extra fancy. Thankfully my workplace doesn't mind my tattoos being visible!
“grunge shein codes” “goth shein codes” “punk shein codes” i rly hope you know all of those subcultures will laugh in ur face. they’re literally anti-establishment, anti-capitalism, anti-consumerism, anti-corporate greed, & sm more. punk is literally based off DIY ethics 😭. anyway. thrift, shop second hand, estate sales or yard sales is the way to go. fuck your shein codes.