What exactly is goblincore and why is it such a huge fashion trend?

On TikTok alone, the hashtag #goblincore has more than 510 million views, while #goblincoreaesthetic counts 25 million. Photo: AFP

If you're a fan of mushrooms, and not only as food, goblincore, the fashion trend of the moment, just may be for you.

From social networks to e-commerce platforms, clothes and accessories drawing on this movement seem to have been gaining followers for several months now.