Think weekend errands, poolside days, beach trips, barbecues and good old-fashioned chillin
Dark lip deep red, burgundy, plum, or near-black is the signature gothic prom move Smoky eye charcoal or black eyeshadow, blended and defined Pale or matte base a foundation slightly lighter than your natural tone adds to the aesthetic Do not combine a dark lip AND a heavy smoky eye pick one as the focal point Skin finish: matte or satin finish, never glittery Hair Sleek, straight styles low ponytail, poker straight, or dramatic part Soft updo with loose pieces romantic and gothic without being too severe Deep, rich hair color if your hair is dark naturally, let it work for you Avoid overtly sweet or princess-style curls they conflict with the gothic mood Shoes and Bag Black heeled sandals or ankle-strap heels in matte or satin finish Block heels are practical and period-appropriate for the dark-romance aesthetic Small structured clutch in black, deep burgundy, or matte silver Avoid rhinestone-covered bags with a heavily detailed dark dress Gothic Prom Looks by Body Type Petite Frames A full gothic ball gown can overwhelm a smaller frame
Jack Moss Louis Vuitton Though Nicolas Ghesquire has presented his collections numerous times at the Louvre across his tenure at Louis Vuitton all the way back to his debut in 2014, which was held in the palaces Cour Carre for S/S 2026, he chose the lesser-visited former summer apartments of Anne of Austria, Queen of France as his runway (in fact, the spaces are currently closed to public as they are in the midst of a renovation, opening again in 2027)
Cleaning and Care Due to the delicate nature of sequins and beads, hand washing or dry cleaning is often recommended
