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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:14 pm
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It's Augest. What does that mean? Lots of Halloween catalogs, and (sometimes) the first of the Christmas catalogs.
Bored this afternoon, I decided to flip through a costume catalog for kids. I've always thought kids costumes were cute, and even as a kid whose mom made my costumes, I'd always look through them.
I did the same thing last year, and made the same observation. So I decided to bring it up- I've noticed a large number of very goth inspired costumes. Now, even putting aside the obvious connections, it seemed clear to me that many of these costumes were even replicating real brand accessories.
Check out this "Monster Bride" costume- Here. Fuzzy, Swear-alternative style boots? Check. "Stitch"-tights? Check. Vinyl-looking skirt, corset, top hat, arm-warmers, and skull-bag all present as well.
This one is almost eerly similar to the kind of stuff you find on Heavy Red, complete with chunk-heel boots and red & black striped bodice.
Flipping through the catalog and website's pages, I saw more and more of these costumes. Boy's, girl's, adult-sized version, accessories, make-up kits... it was practically like going to a Clan of Xymox concert. Hell, I'm pretty sure I've seen adult women wearing real outfit versions of these costumes.
Discussion Topics:
- Like the costumes? - Do you think this is a sign of greater acceptance of goth fashion, or some vaguely insulting comerciallization of goth fashion as "goth costumes"? - ...wish you could get a real outfit that cool for $29.99?
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:51 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:10 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:21 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:53 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:23 pm
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:31 am
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:12 am
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:16 am
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:20 pm
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I agree with the "it's not Halloween!" comment. I can honestly say that with how long this has been going on, with there always being someone who's dressing "different," that I don't understand how so many people, kids and adults alike, can just...get so worked up about it.
I like the costumes. I'd wear them if I thought they suited me at all. I'm not the type to wear them. But yes, I would wear them as Halloween costumes, if they came in bigger sizes. mad
I don't really think, though, that it's really going to encourage very many to explore different clothes/cultures, etc. The most I'd imagine hearing is, "Oh, that's an awesome costume." Then it'd all be dropped.
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:19 pm
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:09 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:52 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:04 pm
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