Corporate Goth
aka Office Goth, Business Gothic, Professional Dark
"Dark soul in a business suit"
Gothic aesthetics adapted for professional settings, featuring all-black corporate wear with subtle dark details.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Corporate Goth
Corner offices in darkness, midnight meetings, black coffee, gothic minimalism, after-hours freedom
Philosophy
Darkness survives professionalism. Gothic is adaptable. Identity within constraints. Night falls after work.
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Corporate Goth
The Gothic Professional
The Dark Executive
The Corporate Shadow
The Business Witch
What It Rejects
Corporate Goth exists in opposition to:
Bright corporate wear
Losing identity
Colorful offices
Forced cheerfulness
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
All-black work wardrobe
Subtle dark accessories
Post-work transformation
Professional rebellion
Origin
Emerged as goths entered corporate workforce, finding ways to maintain aesthetic within dress codes.
Era
2015-Present
Regions
Urban centers, Corporate hubs, Global
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Black blazers
- •Dark pencil skirts
- •Black button-downs
- •Subtle silver jewelry
- •Dark professional shoes
- •Black accessories
- •Structured pieces
Silhouettes
- •Professional
- •Structured
- •Dark
Color Palette
Corporate black with gothic soul
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Maintaining identity within corporate constraints, professional goths, and workplace individuality within limits.