A Little Goth on Sunday

Some shots of Camden Town fashion. I was informed by some younger friends that not all of what's sold or worn here is Goth; some of it is Emo and some heavy metal, death metal, and punk -- and they're all different, plus there are subcultures of each. I looked up the terms on the web and, well, even the Goths don't agree on what makes a Goth. Maybe you know and can tell me!

There were shops selling nothing but corsets and bustiers, leather shops, jewelry shops from "tribal" to "celtic" to "biker." Along Camden High Street, many of the stores have elaborateupper-storey facades like the two shown here, but there was so much going on on the street level that I didnt' even notice them until we'd been there for several days.

Whatever the fashion terminology, I had a great time looking at what people were wearing and what the shops were selling.

Do have a look at the link Andrea posted on my "Regents Canal" post a few days back; it's a photographic look at London street fashion. I'll have a few more of my own shots of the London street in a day or two.

 

Comments

[Dick]

It clearly matters greatly both to self-proclaimed goth and avowed emo that the crucial differences be made clear to an uncomprehending world. To we the slightly interested onlookers I suspect the distinctions turn on a pinhead, much as the doctrinal details that differentiate between, say, the Communist Party of England (Marxist-Leninist) and the British Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) or the Christadelphians and the Foursquare Church. As far as I can make out from a little informal research done amongst a group of assorted teenagers goths hate everybody and everything except certain bands, as do emos but the latter are slightly less pissed off than the former.

WhatEVER. They're great photos, Beth!

[magnolia]

Another culture for sure. Great photos. Amazing what all is in our world. So fun to see all the different ideas.

[Natalie]

Ah yes, you caught the vibe of the various tribes which hang around Camden Market, Beth. I forgot to tell you about a Goth pub which you might have missed down Kentish Town Road - an extraordinary array of characters and clothes to be seen there, perfect photo-fodder.

[Mouse]

but that's what I wear to work!

[Pat Temiz]

Just want to say thank you yet again for your wonderful photographs and evocative writing. I haven't been to the UK for 5 years now but looking at your London posts takes me straight back. And your Iceland experience makes me want to go there - though financial constraints mean it is highly unlikely to happen. So I shall just have to keep travelling vicariously via books and blogs like yours.

[Jan]

Oh, what fun, Beth. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[Anna]

I love London - nobody turns a hair!