Moody, mystical, mysterious: Say hello to the whimsigoth fashion trend

Blending 'Matrix' sleekness with goth whimsy, this dress combines a ball skirt, fitted bodice and cropped short-sleeve leather top for dramatic effect. Photo: Balenciaga

Fashion can be scary sometimes. Not in a terrifying way, but in a way that challenges our comfort zones. Say hello to the whimsigoth trend, part goth and part bohemian whimsy.

Think gothic elegance meets carefree creativity.