The Gothic Brands: Where to get Gothic Lolita

I've previously done a YouTube video about this topic, but I felt that it was worth reiterating here. Finding Gothic Lolita can sometimes seem like an arduous task, given that Gothic isn't exactly the most popular substyle at the moment (I would argue that place belongs to Classic now, usurping OTT Sweet's claim to the throne). But it is out there, and it is very accessible. Now, it's important to remember that black =/= Gothic in this--but remember, you can also find some items (blouses, wrist cuffs, socks, etc. as well as main pieces) from Sweet and Classic brands that will work for Gothic!

However, for the purposes of this post, I'm going to be focusing on the main Japanese-based brands that have Gothic Lolita as their focus. I'll likely do an Indie Brand follow-up at a later date, as well, so keep an eye out for that!

One more note: Just because a shop doesn't ship overseas doesn't mean you can't get ahold of their items! You always have the option of a shopping service to get an item you have your eye on. Without further ado, let's take a look at some of the beautiful brands we have at our disposal!