This one is for the dark romance girls. Amidst the divisive opinions of Emerald Fennell’s recently released Wuthering Heights—the one thing I couldn’t peel my eyes off throughout the movie was Catherine’s wardrobe. The dreamy line-up of gowns kept playing out through different hues and silhouettes, and every look felt almost indulgent in its details. It brought to mind a softer, more whimsical cousin to Mia Goth’s costuming in Frankenstein—same brooding romantic universe, same leading man in Jacob Elordi, though that’s beside the point—because what really stood out was how strongly the wardrobe leaned into what some might recognise as romantic goth.
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In its clearest sense, the style blends gothic sensibilities with romantic detailing through elements drawn from Victorian dress codes: corseted shaping, lace, sheer layers, chokers, and antique-feel accessories, all usually grounded in darker, rich shades. The spring/summer 2026 runways are no stranger to this subtly haunting narrative either, with corsetry and sheer layering cropping up across collections like Dilara Findikoglu’s brutalist-romantic world, and other iterations showing up through brands like Yuhan Wang and Ann Demeulemeester.
Recent celebrity appearances have been leaning into this mood too. Case in point: Margot Robbie’s press-tour looks for the film have been creating well-deserved buzz online. Meanwhile, our permanent resident romantic goth girl, Maria Zardoya of The Marías, has long lived in this register through her stage wardrobe—doubling down at the Grammys in a lace Alexander McQueen number. Speaking of the red carpet, it’s been picking up on the shift too, with awards season tilting darker—see Jenna Ortega in custom Dilara gothic-glam, and Lady Gaga in a vintage Givenchy corset from the spring 1999 couture collection designed by Alexander McQueen.
For the girls who’ve ever felt like they were born in the wrong time—or simply haven’t moved on from this kind of romantic visual language—fret not. The appeal lies in how easily it translates today through everyday pieces that slip right into a modern wardrobe, even if you don’t feel like committing to the full waiting for your lover in the Victorian era bit: A corseted top, a lace blouse, or even a piece of heirloom-esque jewellery—small details that make the mood easy to slip into.
Below, peruse Vogue Singapore’s curated edit for the romantic goth lovers.
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Dilara Findikoglu Days Dawning jacket, $3,852
Available at Dilara Findikoglu.
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Maison Margiela asymmetric gathered satin skirt, $1,741
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Ann Demeulemeester Aaricia bias slip gown, $1,515
Available at Farfetch.
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Dolce&Gabbana Devotion embellished velvet choker, $1,400
Available at Mytheresa.
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Simone Rocha rose puff sleeve hip dress, $1,668
Available at Simone Rocha.
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Fancì Club Victoria double-button jacket, $608
Available at Fancì Club.
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Ask & Embla Sacred Heart Eternal earrings, $252
Available at Ask & Embla.
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Alexander McQueen off-shoulder ruched midi dress, $1,032
Available at Farfetch.
