AMATEUR FLESH: MARYLEVELINGChances are you’ve crossed paths with one at some point and the image stuck with you. Black clothes, bold makeup, tall boots, maybe a corset or some lace… an aesthetic that mixes elegance, mystery, and a dark edge that naturally draws attention. I’m talking about
goth girls.
The goth style was born in the late
1970s and early 1980s, closely tied to
post-punk and darkwave music. Bands like
The Cure,
Bauhaus, and
Siouxsie and the Banshees helped shape a cultural scene that wasn’t just about music, but also about the way people dressed, expressed themselves, and understood aesthetics.
Over time, that style evolved into a full
subculture. That’s where many of the traits we associate with a goth girl today come from: the dominance of
black clothing, pale makeup with heavily defined eyes, outfits inspired by
Victorian, romantic, or dark aesthetics, along with boots, chokers, lace, and corsets.
The goth world is also closely connected to a certain artistic sensibility: a taste for the
mysterious, the
melancholic, horror literature, dark photography, and gloomy atmospheres.
That’s why, for many people, it’s more than just a fashion trend. It’s a form of
aesthetic expression — a way of playing with image, contrast, and that dark aura which, far from feeling depressing, often comes across as surprisingly
elegant and attractive.
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If we had a “video of the day” section, this one would probably take the spot today.
KRISTIAN LIEBRAND 2026A look at the latest photos shared by German photographer
Kristian Liebrand since the last time we featured him back in
2019.
Over time, his work has stayed true to that
elegant,
sensual and carefully crafted style, where lighting, composition and timing do all the heavy lifting. Nothing feels random. Every shot has a purpose.
This new selection once again shows why his work stands out: a mix of
aesthetics,
naturalness and that fine line between
art and
provocation that defines his photography.
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Nobody can resist the airplane spoon.