The New Goth
Clara Colette Miramon's Maria Hat Gholfen collection at the 2025 Berlin Fashion Week reinterprets traditional goth aesthetics with contemporary nuances, symbolizing the evolving landscape of alternative fashion.
Models from Clara Colette Miramon’s Berlin Fashion Week Show wearing the Maria Hat Gholfen collection via Instagram. © All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.
Dark alternative style has had many variants over the years, from the spiked hair and leather jackets of the 1970s punk to the smoky eyeliner and distressed flannels of the 1990s grunge to the stacked chains and fishnets on the e-girls of the late 2010s. For those looking for the latest in goth fashion, look no further than Clara Colette Miramon’s Maria Hat Gholfen collection, which debuted during the 2025 Berlin Fashion Week. The label's designer, founder, and namesake describes her muse as "the cool goth mom: daring, dazzling, and unapologetically complex," all of which the collection delivers in spades. The daring approach to trending looks from the past few years firmly grounds this collection in the 2020s while adding a unique spin. For instance, Miramon’s take on the metal embellishments craze was the addition of a small breastplate to an off-the-shoulder top on Look 18. And fur fans should look no further, as Maria Hat Gholfen included fur shoes, shawls, dresses, and jackets. Every aesthetic—from quiet luxury cuffs and muffs to full mob wife cheetah jackets to the artsy Afghan coats—has seen a return to fur. Miramon does not want her audience to be left behind by the trend.
Left: Amrit Singh modeling Look 18, photographed by Alina Cherubin via Instagram Right: Artist “airwavesaremycigarettes” modeling the Bleeding Heart Puffer, photographed by Miriam Marlene via Instagram © All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.
Keeping with the trend of upcycling, the essence of various alternative fashion eras is woven throughout the pieces. The spiked detailing on Look 12’s leggings calls to mind the spiked mohawks and studded jackets of punk style, which emerged in the mid-1970s. Using more casual pieces like hoodies or Miramon’s signature, the Bleeding Heart Puffer feels reminiscent of emo fashion, a more laid-back version of the 1980s goth that surged in popularity during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Miramon is not the first to look past fashion as a muse. Goth style, for instance, is named for the eerie Gothic literature of the late 19th century. As such, goth outfits often include elements to mimic the supernatural beings featured in the stories, such as batlike sleeves or dramatic eyeliner looks. Alternative fashion takes on many forms, encompassing any style that deviates from the mainstream. Looks that fall into punk, goth, emo, or grunge subcategories have many common threads, and the terms are often used interchangeably despite their different subcultures and origins. Dark colors, silver embellishments, layering, dramatic makeup, and hairstyles have all been paramount to achieving the desired edgy look. Miramon’s looks check all these boxes with an effortless grace that elevates the pieces and makes them runway-ready. Looks 16 and 19, for example, have intricate laser-cut necklines to create a cathedral over the decollete, paying homage to the religious symbolism used in 1980s goth fashion. The satin gowns are styled with black pumps, creating a deceptively simple look that packs a visual punch.
Looks 19, 20, and 2 photographed by Miriam Marlene via Instagram © All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.
The 2020s has seen fashion becoming faster and slower. Consumers want clothes they can quickly throw on without the need for pressing or excessive buttoning while also investing in high-quality pieces to reduce waste. Underconsumption, re-wearing, and timeless pieces that never hide in the back of the closet are all the rage, and Miramon’s looks give the alternative audience exactly that. Even the smoky eyeliner and tousled waves on her models achieve an understated edgy elegance. The cult following of Clara Colette is only going to grow with this latest collection as her name becomes synonymous with the new alt look.
