Whether you’re a baby bat figuring out how you want to dress or an elder goth wanting to find something new and shiny, we’ve got you covered. From jewellery makers, harness creators, big brands and small-batch artisans, there’s sure to be goth companies that you know in here, as well as new ones waiting to be discovered…
Killstar
No list of goth brands is complete without Killstar, really, now is it? They are a bit of a behemoth on the scene, to be honest, so you’ll probably have heard of them already. Personally I tend to fall in and out of love with them, as they’re erring on the side of fast fashion these days, pumping out new designs constantly, and they can be a bit on the pricey side. Having said that, they do create some beautiful things and they’ve made it very easy for you (and your home) to look the way you want.
Ask & Embla
Stretched your ears? Pierced your nose? You’ll need some beautiful jewellery to complete your look. Ask & Embla make some of the most beautiful jewellery for alternative souls out there. They’ve got so many to choose from – plugs and hangers, cuffs and clickers, rings and other body jewellery, you’re truly spoilt for choice. You can tell they love the art of making stunning things for people to express themselves fully, as everything is made with an artisan feel.
Tommy Vowles
Tommy Vowles is an indie maker creating gorgeous harnesses, necklaces and belts out of vegan leather and LOTS of hardware. Originally from London, he now creates from Berlin, where he lives. He makes his creation by hand, but will also do commissions. Think O rings on O rings on O rings, beautiful buckles, studs and chains, with harnesses and necklaces that interconnect. Gorgeous.
Dr Martens
An iconic footwear brand, you really can’t beat a pair of docs for stomping around in. They’re also super versatile, perfect for a casual or a dressed up look. While they started off as a simple work boot, they’re now so much more, with croc style leather options, double, triple and quadruple stacked soles, and collabs that range from Japanese streetwear brands, bands like The Clash and TV shows like Adventure Time. They even do vegan boots for those who prefer not to wear leather.
Disturbia
Next up, Disturbia. Whereas Killstar is nugoth territory, Disturbia is often more wearable, more alternative and grungy than straight up goth, and they feature some items that have colour (nobody move, colour can’t see us if we don’t move…). The quality has always been pretty good, and they’re looking at moving towards more sustainable practices as well which is awesome. They do bits of homeware as well as fashion, like cups, candles and blankets. They’re family run too, making them feel friendlier!
Regal Rose
Regal Rose is a jewellery brand aimed at people who want a dark, but romantic edge to their adornments. Their pieces are ornate and often delicate, but always beautiful. We’re talking big semi-precious jewels in bright colours, cathedral inspired hoop earrings and necklaces designed to be layered up. You could buy one piece that’s a butterfly under glass and another that’s a heart with a sword through it at the same time.
Black Milk Clothing
An Aussie brand, Black Milk aren’t strictly goth, but they do make stuff that will appeal to your sensibilities, especially if you’re a pop culture nerd. They regularly partner with your favourite games, TV shows or movies to create amazing stuff to wear within that theme. Like, a maxi dress with a leg split that has a Hylian crest pattern from Zelda all over it or they’ll collaborate with an artist like GodMachine to create pieces featuring his art.
Underground
This footwear company has been around since the early 80s, and they’re still going strong. When they started out, Underground took a lot of inspiration from music and the subcultures at the time, i.e. punk and goth (and they stay true to that aesthetic today). They make beautifully crafted creepers and winklepickers, as well as steel cap boots and apparel. Learn more about Underground in our Goth Life interview with them here.
Mary Wyatt London
Mary Wyatt London is a female-owned, British brand that designs and manufactures in the UK. Think oversized, band style tees, skin tight vinyl halterneck tops and beautifully cut dresses. Inspired by heavy metal and tattoo culture, they put a bit of a grown up twist on things without losing the edge. All of their stuff is beautiful quality, and while it might be a bit on the pricier side, you can consider anything you buy from them an investment piece.
Dreadful Pigeon
A Leeds-based indie maker, Dreadful Pigeon makes jewellery and homeware inspired by botanicals. It’s not all pretty flowers though, oh no. One of their standout products is their tooth rings.They’re real teeth (ethically sourced, of course), and the settings are always beautiful. Think halo like spikes, hammered steel, crescent moons, gorge. But, better be quick as they make in batches and they sell out like no-one’s business.
Punk Rave
Punk Rave cover more of the old school styles of goth, like steampunk, trad goth, gothic lolita, post apocalyptic goth. If you’re a vampire, this is probably where you’d shop. They have ‘formal’ attire too, so if you wanted a goth wedding, or you wanted to goth it up at a wedding, they’re a great place to check out. Think velvet shirts with lace up fronts, ruffles and brocade galore. They also have some things that would probably appeal to the more ‘nugoth’ among us too.
Rogue & Wolf
A vegan brand that started off 3D printing rings, Rogue & Wolf now do clothing and homeware as well as jewellery. Their collections are all super witchy and pretty, from tableware to phone cases. They’re even doing pet jumpers, so your pet can be spooky too! They are a pretty ethical brand, with a small team making their designs in small batches and using a low-waste manufacturing process.
TUK
TUK Footwear have been around since the 90s, and they make a range of designs, but their mainstay is the classic creeper. They’ve got loads of designs, from leopard print to pointed monkstrap style. You can also pick up the now frankly iconic black kitty combat boots and Mary Janes. They’ve got a pretty good vegan range too, which is great for those who like our footwear without the cruelty.
Restyle
A Polish brand that has (oc)cult status, we couldn’t miss Restyle off the list. They have excellent attention to detail and they have that witchy vibe down. Their bags are always divine, whether it’s a cute mini backpack you’re after, a messenger bag or a structured handbag. Restyle are also pretty well known for their beautifully designed mesh bodies, with the designs on top looking like tattoos. Gorgeous.
Mysticum Luna
A Rotherham-based jewellery company, Mysticum Luna started from a university bedroom and has grown from there. They make chunky stainless rings, earrings and necklaces with a dark edge, like beetle rings and gothic font word necklaces. If you’re looking to fill up a leather jacket with pins, then take a look at their pinscription service. Each month you get two enamel pin badges sent to you, and you have no idea what they will be. It’s really cool!
Church of Sanctus
A luxury goth brand for you now with Church of Sanctus. Another female-owned brand that we absolutely covet, CoS hand-make small batches of stunning designs. They aim to empower women and female identifying persons. You might recognise the Asylum Coat, as it was super popular (and subsequently got stolen by a bigger brand manufacturing cheap and nasty knock offs).
Blood Milk Jewels
Inspired by Victorian mourning jewellery, Bloodmilk Jewels was born after the creator suffered a bereavement herself. They hand craft beautiful pieces to order, like crying eye necklaces, massive spider rings and snake rib earrings. They work with silver, but they oxidise it so it’s more of a gray, and onyx, giving every piece a stormy feel. They’re an American brand, based in Philadelphia, so you’d have to pay for shipping etc if you’re based in the UK.
Foxblood
Foxblood is an American brand that ships worldwide. They’re female owned and operated, featuring vegan, cruelty free, minimalist designs with inclusive sizing. It’s for goths that want to be comfy in their clothes, without sacrificing style, really. They take more mainstream trends and turn it goth, so it’s all super easy to wear. Think simple skater dresses, off the shoulder numbers and high quality accessories. There’s LOADS to choose from so get stuck in!
Blackcraft Cult
Another American on the list, Blackcraft Cult are all about rebelling against societal norms and carving your own future out for yourself. It’s mostly t-shirts, hoodies and tracksuits, blankets and dressing gowns, all with cool prints on the front, so it’s super comfy but cool stuff, perfect if that’s your style. It’s well worth the shipping fees as everything is beautiful quality.
Bloody Mary Metal
An alternative jewellery brand, Bloody Mary Metal is based in Truro, by the sea. They create beautiful rings and necklaces for badass babes and alt adventurers. We’re talking crossbones, octopus tentacles, swords, teeth, all created in your choice of metal, including sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold or rose gold. They also create jewellery with precious and semi-precious stones.
Lip Service
Lip Service is a brand that has been going for 30+ years. They’ve come and gone a few times, but they always come back. With loads of different designs, it doesn’t really matter what your style is, you’ll find something to make you feel awesome. Their dagger print is iconic, and they’ve got everything from backpacks to undies in the pattern.
Widow Clothing
A sister brand to Lip Service, Widow Clothing’s vibe is very dark and witchy, and kinda sexy too. Think big beautiful bell sleeves, slinky garters, and see through mesh. They don’t seem to be very consistent on social media and they don’t have their own website though, so they only sell through Doll’s Kill, but you might be able to get their stuff second hand.
Loungefly
If a cute pop culture bag sounds right up your alley, then definitely check out Loungefly. They take your favourite characters from cartoons, Disney, movies and TV shows and create gorgeous accessories like cute backpacks, handbags or purses. Think Star Wars, Loki, Edward Scissorhands, the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus and more. It’s definitely the perfect way to finish off a themed outfit!
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Frost
One of the many businesses of alternative tattoo model Monami Frost, Frost sells really cool alt streetwear and activewear. Obviously they’re a woman owned business, they’re vegan, eco-conscious, and they create clothes in limited batches. From high quality hoodies to graphic tees, and gym wear, it’s all designed to make you feel like a badass, and it even comes in biodegradable packaging.
Noctex
Noctex is a Canadian-based brand that uses deadstock (which means they use clothing that other brands are unable to sell) and makes it into something new. Their designs give a post apocalyptic vibe, especially the cyb3rfuture collection, think distressed tights, lace up cropped tanks, and cut out dresses. The retrofit and co-ord collections are also really cool. They sell accessories and make up too.
OTHER
Another high end brand, OTHER has kind of a rock ‘n’ roll western vibey-ness. They do (real) leather jackets, wide brim boater hats, and oversized wool cardigans with dark-inspired patterns like spiderwebs and bones, among a range of other things. They’re definitely an aspirational brand, as their prices are on the higher side, but they’re great quality.
Alchemy England
Alchemy England was started in Leicester in 1977 by a couple of guys who didn’t have anything better to do! They started making gothic jewellery and selling it in local shops and at local gigs, and eventually they were making jewellery for some big bands. Now, Alchemy England are known for their ornate pewter designs inspired by history and mythology, still all made in Leicester by master craftsmen. You can also pick up homeware and some apparel, like socks!
New Rock
New Rock is the classic goth shoe brand. Think of a goth, chances are they’re wearing New Rock. They originate in Spain, having started in the late 70s. They have a seriously massive selection of styles, from platform boots with springs in, covered in buckles and random hardware to a gothic take on the cowboy boot. They’re well known for lasting years, and the styles don’t go out of fashion.
Bound UK
Black-owned and London-based, Bound UK is another indie maker creating delicate harnesses for great prices. They’re perfect if you’re on a budget, as you can take a plain black outfit, could be a summer dress, a mesh top or a jumper, and make it pop with a super cool harness. Straps, O rings and chains galore. They do full body harnesses, ones for just your top half, belts, jewellery, and even hats!
Kreepsville 666
Clothing, accessories and homeware, all in a spooky style? Kreepsville 666 is where you should look. From glitter coffin-shaped compact mirrors and ouija pop sockets to bat hair slides and stripey flares, they have loads of kooky, spooky and kitchy products to help make your home and fashion more in your style. They’re based out in LA, but you can pick up a lot of their stuff on Attitude.
