#steampunk goth

[tremendousmawdilemma]

Mood Board | Aesthetic

[videostargrl]

42. steampunk goth

steampunk goth, also called steamgoth, blends retro futuristic victorian technology with the dark, moody vibes of the goth subculture. think of it as traditional goth aesthetics like black clothing, lace, and corsets fused with industrial machinery, exposed clockwork, and brass accessories. here is a breakdown of steamgoth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

origins and development

emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as the broader steampunk literary genre gained mainstream visual traction

heavily influenced by the works of 19th century science fiction pioneers like jules verne and H.G. wells, viewed through a dark, alternative lens

grew rapidly within gothic festival spaces such as wave gotik treffen in germany, where historical costuming was already popular

blended elements of industrial/rivethead culture goggles, heavy boots with the elegant historical silhouettes of victorian goth

key motifs

underbust or overbust corsets made of brown leather, brocade, and heavy canvas

bustle skirts

tired lace petticoats

high low hemlines

tailcoats

frock coats

velvet or leather vests

aviator jackets

flight caps

military style epaulets

brass or copper welding goggles

too hats

bowlers

mini fascinator

feathers

gears

fingerless leather gloves

mechanical gauntlets

lace up granny boots

combat boots

spats

pocket watches on heavy chains

compasses

monocles

jewelry made of clockwork

keys

miniature vials

miniature leather utility belts

thigh holsters

makeup and hair

earth toned eyeshadows

bronze, copper, gold or deep brown eyeshadow

heavy dark eyeliner

muted or neutral or metallic lips

bronze, dark brick red, or plum lips

theatrical greasepaint

soot smudged

intricate updos

victorian curls

messy or windblowb hair

rich natural hair

copper, brassy blonde, or burgundy hair

colors

antique brown

tan

sepia

khaki

matte black

charcoal grey

copper

brass

broze

antique gold

deep burgundy

ox blood

forest green

olive

music

industrial rock

dark cabaret

neoclassical darkwave

symphonic rock

artists ; abney park, the clockwork quartet, emilie autumn, vernian process, professor elemental, in extraordinary gentleman

movies / tv

the city of lost children

van helsing

league of extraordinary gentlemen

wild wild west

oenny dreadful

steamboy

other media

the different machine by william gibson and bruce sterling

perdido street station by shina mieville

homunculus by james blaylock

twenty thousand leagues under the sea by jules verne

thief: the darknproject

dishonored series

bioshock infinite

alice madness retures

steampunk conventions and makerspaces

gothic and historical costume communities

cosplayers

alt literature circles

similar aesthetics

victorian goth

rivet head

circus goth

dark academia

inspo

[bartdrawssometimes]

Hey dude how's it going? Are your commissions free? if so it'd be sick if you could draw one of my favorite ocs :]

Image Details: What he looks like, How he dresses(which is kinda like a steampunk-goth), body type, mask(which he wears constantly because it severely pains him to breathe w/o), and then his(crow helmet) battle helmet!(not a necessary inclusion i just wanted to add it incase)

[Note: If you dont do free commissions then just ignore this 😓]

I don’t do free commissions per se, it’s more like me asking the internet “hey, what should I draw?” And then not really paying attention whole lot of attention to the answer. I call them “requests” because you aren’t necessarily going to get what you are asking for.

Here’s what I’ve got for ya!

I think the outfit turned out good. I tried to make it look windy?

[oskarpaffzz]

do ya remember this kind of arts in 00s

[amberz-azylum]

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[palatteflags]

Steampunk goth based moodboard with the name Lily~ For an anon! Hope you like it!!

Want one? Send an ask! -mod Jay

[aanxii]

yeehaw

[catgirlwarrior]

Maybe I should go goth