STEAMPUNK FASHION: DRACULA CLOTHING & ABSINTHE ICE CREAM, PRAGUE. BEST CZECH REPUBLIC GOTH CLUBS, BARS & PARTIES.
When you’re in one of the spookiest cities in the world — Prague — you’ve got to check out the underground Goth culture. And boy, was it ever hardcore.
On Day 2, we descended into the lair of Dracula Clothing, purveyors of dark, Victorian and Steampunk couture. The owners, Truls and Ida, are from Norway but established their showroom in Prague.
We played dress-up. I fell in love the waist-cinching octopus corset. Dracula Clothing generously gave it to me, along with an octopus ring and kitty t-shirt!
What better place to wear a vampire cape than in Prague?
Designer vampire cape: Black Peace Now, from Closet Child Tokyo
Purple dress: Algonquins, from Tokyo
Bonnet: Alice and the Pirates, from Laforet Tokyo
Sara, the always-smiling social media manager at Go With Oh, joined us on our Prague travels. She tried on a top hat with goggles, and got promptly bitten.
Kat of Rock n Roll Bride wears…
Dress: Pepperberry
Florence rose bandeau: Crown & Glory
Boots: Superdry
Look what we found… Absinthe museum and ice cream!
How fitting: it’s located on Franz Kafka Square.
It’s not just the licorice-y taste of absinthe that draws me. I’m fascinated by the Belle Epoque / fin de siècle artist culture that surrounds the drink. No wonder it’s favored by Goths worldwide.
I’ve tried homemade absinthe jelly before, but never ice cream. A real treat; strongly flavored. Kat ordered the absinthe mojito and it’s her new favorite drink.
A wall of absinthe — I’ve never seen so many varieties. Upstairs, there was hallucinogenic art on display.
That evening, we cabbed to the obscure MayDay Club for a Goth event. It was a truly underground experience: no tourist would ever wind up here. Dracula Clothing and other stores sold accessories, surrounded by stone walls painted with flaming, bloody skulls.
Goth fashion and culture caught on relatively recently in Prague. The scene has a 1990s feel (long metal hair, fishnet armbands) as if it’s still getting its legs.
However, the Czechs are rocking it. The crowd headbanged to this progressive metal band, made up of surprisingly talented musicians. (There will be video footage for you to see and hear.)
Legal age? What’s that? At this Goth club, quite a few guests were on the young side…
Remarkable that no matter where you go, and how far underground you wander, you’ll find young people who love Japan.
I still can’t believe I had the chance to experience Prague’s burgeoning Goth scene for myself. Thank you Go With Oh! I hope you’ll keep their apartment rentals in mind if you’re traveling to Europe. Prices are great, and it’s a welcome change from a hotel.
What were your thoughts as you read this post? Would you try absinthe ice cream? Enter a raw, rough-and-tumble Czech Goth club like this?
❤ Did you enjoy? Share the love (below)…
SHARE & COMMENT
LA CARMINA
26 Comments
The octopus corset is lovely
noooooooo im so mad i dident know about this when i was there now i dont get to see it :(
We hope you come visit us again soon!
You look grate!… I really do need my SP vampire look right now.
Okay, it’s settled. I have to visit Prague.
Awesome look! cool photos!!
hi , i am a fashion follower
Those are some lovely pocket watches.
I don’t drink so out of instinct, I’d probably say “no” to absinthe ice cream. I would be up for goth clubbing in Europe though. That sounds like a fun adventure.
The ice cream was very strong and alcoholic… you’d love the clubs in Berlin. Will post coverage soon – amazing stuff!
amazing!!!
I’m a vampire too, you know. :D
Now that’s sweet….
A goth masterpiece!!
I don’t know how I feel about that. Absinthe ice cream. Flavor? Or drink!
Awesome!
lol what they won’t do!
That looks delicious!!!!
omg love this pic of you too ♥
OMG so jealous!!! I want to try some! Was it good, or was it like wasabi ice cream which is only good for a few bites but not so bad…
You look amazing as ever and you know I love your hair!!!!!Wanna get more pics from your next journey!
My goal is to go here.
epic life
Amaizing!!! basket mode
Very nice. Lovely Czechia !
Thanks! By the way, if you’re looking for Goth fashion like what I’m wearing, I’ve compiled all the best Gothic clothing and makeup deals on one page, in case it’s helpful! Feel free to share! Hot Topic, Dollskill, Asos, Sephora, Nordstrom, Topshop. and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/la-carmina/black-friday-discount-codes-from-la-carmina-gothic-fashion-sales-cyber-monday-/10154633647690761
You’re welcome to share – anyone can use these! Just check out the info above.
So Dark and Lovely !
The Dracula Clothing Folks are the Best !
The Vampire Folks are sooo Tasty !
Thank you from SirHeart in Florida
November 2019