THE HORRORS.
Last Halloween, I dressed as Goth Minnie Mouse and went to see U.K. band The Horrors perform at Stereo NYC. (For the record, I have no idea who the dude is.)
Frontman Faris Badwan (a.k.a. Farris Rotter) endeared himself to the party-goers by spitting on them and smearing black paint on their faces. Several frat-types – who let them in?? – decided to play tug-o’-war with his mike cord. Badwan gave his provokers a Goth boot to the eye. Cue a flurry of punches and general flailing…
I don’t have much to say about The Horrors’ music, but I do enjoy their style. Much like Japan’s Ouji Aristocrats, the band pairs skinny black jeans and tight leather jackets with Victoriana. You’ll often see them in blazers, vests, top hats, and pointy-toed shoes. Eyeliner is encouraged, as are messy bowl-cuts. Around their necks: ascots, cravats, jabots, skinny ties, black silk ribbon. It’s a fetching look, especially when multiplied five-fold.
See photos of The Horrors’ style here.
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