Ladies of Darkness: 23 celebrities nailing the gothic trend
The gothic trend is the bewitchingly good style that is coming in full circle from its medieval origins.
Over fashion month and on red carpets across the globe, we've been seeing the stars indulging in their darker side with gothic looks galore.
Think romantic lace, high necklines, dripping chokers, sheer bodices like Kaia Gerber and witch-like trains à la Rihanna.
Championed by brands like Givenchy and Valentino, it seems that gothic is the evening look we'll be wearing all winter long...
Getty ImagesFor the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where she was being honoured, Saoirse Ronan stepped out in a gorgeous black and white ensemble. The satin top was paired with dark tweed culottes and glittery boots - together the pieces really made for a chic goth look.
Rex FeaturesVS model Alexina Graham looked super cool in this mesh jumpsuit at the Balmain Paris party. We see that black nail polish too, very goth-chic.
Getty ImagesOlivia Culpo's frilly black dress, paired with this bold red pout, is a perfect fit for this compilation of spookily great gowns.
REXJasmine Tookes was a lady in lace at the John Hardy & Vanity Fair event.
Attending the Omega 'Her Time' exhibition launch party, Kaia Gerber wore a Philosophy dress with Jimmy Choo heels. The model pulled off the dark princess look with aplomb.
Rihanna wowed at her 3rd Annual Clara Lionel Foundation Diamond Ball wearing a dramatic black Ralph & Russo dress with a sweetheart neckline. There was something wonderfully witchy about Rih's look which she matched to her dark locks and smoky makeup.
Gothica done the Minaj way. Nicki wore a Marc Jacobs dress which featured a sheer, lace panel down the side with a puff-sleeved jacket to the designer's spring summer 2018 NYFW show.
For the New York premiere of Mother! - a psychological horror film - Emma Stone was dressed fittingly dark in Valentino Couture.
Kate Beckinsale attended the The Only Living Boy In New York premiere and NAILED the gothic look in lace Reem Acra.
Getty Images for LOVE MagazineBella Hadid is a longstanding lover of the gothic look. To the LOVE x Burberry London Fashion Week Party in February 2017, Bella wore a black, leather wrap dress with thigh-high boots and a cross charm choker.
Getty ImagesMarion Cottilard brought the drama to the Assassain's Creed premiere in New York wearing a long, draping black dress with a chic embellished cape. We think we can get on board with this whole gothic thing.
Getty ImagesDakota Fanning arrived at the Valentino spring summer 17 show wearing one of the brand's own gorgeous dresses. The black lace has gothic written all over it.
Getty ImagesWillow Smith attended the Chanel des Metiers d'Art show in Paris wearing this gorgeous gothic lace dress with a feathered bottom.
Rex FeaturesSophie Turner made gothic look pretty in this stunning black lace Valentino gown with Christian Louboutin heels.
Getty ImagesRosie Huntington-Whiteley attended the opening of jewellery store Nirav Modi looking spooky in a sheer bustier with oversized trousers and lots of bling.
Rex FeaturesThis trend was made for Bella. Here, the model rocked a leather dress with a lace slip underneath (by Dior) and completed the vampy look with a signature choker.
Getty ImagesCara Delevingne was working a seriously gothic look at the Burberry spring summer 17 show in London wearing a Burberry cape dress. Her body paint and dark eye makeup really set off the look.
Getty ImagesWow Kim Kardashian. Kim really stepped up her love of black in this flamboyant gothic look with an added fur shawl.
Rex FeaturesBella Hadid attended the Uniting for a Lyme-Free World Gala wearing a very gothic black, lace bodice, a black blazer and pointy heels.
At the Tidal x 1015 event, Beyoncé embraced her gothic side in a super embellished Gattinoti couture gown with draping detail and a high neckline.
Getty ImagesAt the Golden Heart Awards, Chrissy Teigan went gothic glam in a stunning embellished Michael Kors dress from the spring summer 17 shows.
Getty ImagesGivenchy has long been championing gothic and Kim Kardashian has always been one of their favourite muses. Here, Kim wears a black lace bodice with a dripping black choker.
Sarah Jessica Parker had some witchy vibes about her when she wore this outfit (in a really good way). We love the addition of the metallic purple boots: think Carrie Bradshaw does Halloween.
Rex FeaturesModel Anna Ewers worked a more subtle version of the trend in this sheer black Chanel dress with a lace neckline.
