This is a lightly edited cross-post from [email protected]

Wave-Gotik-Treffen is “one of the largest events of the gothic, cybergoth, steampunk, and rivethead subcultures worldwide”. It was like two months ago in Germany. Fashion is an important component (besides music and other cultural events).

• a photostream of outfits at WGT 2025
• a video of moments at WGT 2025
• a photostream from the Victorian Picnic at WGT which started as “an opportunity for attendees to dress in elaborate Victorian-era-inspired clothing. Participants would gather to socialize, showcase their outfits, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon reminiscent of the Victorian era.” Over the years, people started wearing more goth-, fantasy-, and steampunk-inspired outfits.
• More about the Victorian Picnic, including a photostream of outfits over the years
• index of stories about WGT 2025 and a blog about WGT 2025 (in German but automated translators work pretty well)