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What is gothic fashion?

Gothic fashion is a style rooted in dark aesthetics, dramatic silhouettes and rich textures. Think velvet, lace, corsetry, and bold prints with a distinctly alternative edge. It draws on influences from Victorian mourning dress, punk, and dark romanticism, and has been a thriving subculture in the UK since the early 1980s. At Kate's Clothing we stock everything from everyday gothic clothes to statement pieces for events, festivals and nights out. All genuine brands, no fast fashion knockoffs.

What gothic clothing and gothic fashion do you sell?

We offer a wide range of gothic clothing and gothic fashion including dresses, skirts, tops, coats, corsets, trousers, knitwear, and hoodies, plus footwear, hair dye, accessories, and homeware. Whether you're after something dramatic for a night out or everyday alt fashion and alternative clothing with attitude, there's something here to make your dark heart skip a beat.

What gothic clothing brands do you stock?

We stock some of the best names in gothic and alternative fashion, including Dark in Love, Punk Rave, Necessary Evil, Killstar, Banned, Heartless, Vixxsin, Poizen Industries, and more. No knockoffs or cheap imitations, only the real deal.

Is the quality genuine?

Absolutely. When it comes to alternative fashion, authenticity is everything to us. We carefully curate every item we stock to make sure it truly reflects the spirit of the alternative scene and meets the standard we'd want ourselves. If we wouldn't wear it, it doesn't make the cut.

Is there a real Kate?

There is! Kate started this business over 20 years ago with a love of gothic style, a lot of determination, and possibly too much tea. She's still very much at the helm, designing, writing, and answering emails (sometimes when she should really be asleep). Read more about Kate here.

How long has Kate's Clothing been going?

Since 2004, which makes us one of the UK's longest-running gothic clothing retailers. Over two decades of dark fashion, thousands of happy customers, and we're still goth all the way through.

Are you similar to Disturbia clothing?

We're often recommended as an alternative to Disturbia, and as one of the brands like Disturbia that UK shoppers turn to. We're independent, UK-based, and stock a carefully curated range of gothic and alternative clothing from established brands alongside our own in-house Necessary Evil label. If you love Disturbia's aesthetic, you'll feel right at home here.

Do you price match?

Yes! If you find any item we stock cheaper at another authorised UK retailer, we'll send you a voucher for 120% of the difference. Full details are on our price match guarantee page.

What is your returns policy?

Exchanges and store credit are completely free, we want you to get something you love. If you'd prefer a refund, there's a small £3.99 returns label fee (only if you benefited from free shipping when you placed the order), or you can arrange your own return postage for free. You can start a return via our returns page.

Do you have a loyalty rewards programme?

We do! You can earn points on purchases and redeem them for discounts. You can also refer a friend and get £10. All the details are on our rewards programme page.