♥ Cybergoth Fashion and Lifestyle ♥

Cyber goth fashion goes a long way back, but it was not until the present decade that the movement has incredibly grown. Fluorescent colours, cyberlox, cables, clothing with reference to the future. Basically the point behind this style is to simulate fashion with a view to the future. Influences range from films to anime, videogames... you name it!

A generic definition of cyber goth styling and culture is basically goth fashion with a futuristic twist, combining elements from rivet goth fashion (fishnet, platform boots, short skirts), raver fashion (this is where all fluorescent colors come from), japanese inspired fashion (mixing up multiple items of clothing and gradually building a style) and last but not least, goth fashion (dark colours, cats eye make up, often dark lipstick).

One of the most important elements of cyber goth aesthetics is that there are literally no limits to it. I actually consider this style to be one of the most creative and inspiring styles to work on, not only from a fashion viewpoint but also from a lifestyle point, since the fashion itself is directed towards fun and engaging into activities like dancing and creating various styles. I personally think that the cybergoth culture is actually a step beyond the traditional goth culture, which is also closely intertwined to the evolution of what we call "goth" music. Nowadays there are more and more bands, experimenting with electronic sounds and complement the cyber goth culture by providing the soundtrack to a "darker" future.

When one decides to adopt the cyber goth culture, a certain prerequisite of course is to get to know the music, if you don't really enjoy the music there's no point in becoming a part of the cyber goth community. Web sites like Vampirefreaks (a great source of information on bands and a huge community for all goths which has been running for years) and myspace, can surely help you get more ideas, especially with regards to latest music developments and cyber goth related events.

A very important factor that many seem to ignore is the risk of overdoing it. Despite the saying "the future of goths is not all black", I don't think that cybergoth fashion should really go overboard. Mistakes such as mixing too many fluo and bright colours are evident in many cases. I don't think its aesthetically wrong to adopt this style, colours have always been fun to play with, but then it would not be characterised as cyber goth. Thus the "dark" element of this style must be preserved one way or another...

Cyber goth culture has often been criticised as being kitsch and tacky, mainly due to the use of elements and materials (such as hairfalls comprised of various materials and colorful goggles and gear) that make it differ from other conventional fashion styles. Nonetheless I believe that as in every fashion regime, the style will almost always depend on one's personal taste and of course aesthetics. Fashion "mistakes" are not attributed to the style you adopt but to the way you adopt it. Thus, I think those negative remarks are not to be taken into account anyway. As long as you feel like yourself, then nobody can really place borders into your appearance and style. There's nothing worse than a person literally "trapped" into an outfit/ lifestyle which does not reflect one's personality.