Opium Core
aka Rage Core, Vamp Aesthetic
"Dark rage meets luxury"
Dark, edgy aesthetic inspired by Playboi Carti's label and music. Combines gothic elements with modern streetwear and avant-garde fashion.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Opium Core
Mosh pits, dark clubs, underground shows, night drives
Philosophy
Aggressive beauty, darkness as aesthetic, rage as art
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Opium Core
The Rager
The Vamp
The Dark Hypebeast
What It Rejects
Opium Core exists in opposition to:
Color
Softness
Conventional streetwear
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Concert raging
Dark fits
Chain layering
Night photography
Origin
Emerged from Playboi Carti's Opium label aesthetic around 2020-2021, popularized through Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red album eras.
Era
2020-Present
Regions
Atlanta, Online, Global youth
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Black leather
- •Distressed pieces
- •Rick Owens
- •Balenciaga
- •Chains
- •Face masks
- •Avant-garde silhouettes
- •Combat boots
Silhouettes
- •Avant-garde
- •Oversized
- •Deconstructed
Color Palette
Vampiric darkness with aggressive edge
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Rage culture, punk influences, avant-garde accessibility, music-fashion fusion