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WAVE GOTIK TREFFEN PHOTOS, 2012 LEIPZIG GOTH FESTIVAL! PIRATE, STEAMPUNK, DEATHROCK, CYBERGOTH MUSIC & FASHION.


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Arr, me dream has become reality! European apartment rental gurus, Go With Oh, sent La Carmina to Wave Gotik Treffen, the world’s largest Goth music, fashion and culture festival.

Day 1. We arrived at Arthotel Leipzig, and immediately got dolled up. I put on Sugarpill fake eyelashes, defined my eyes with Sugarpill black eyeshadow, and dotted my lips with glitter.

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Pirate hat: gifted by Caribbean Rose (more photos and review)
Silver chain necklace: provided by Angelica Brigade
Pirate jacket: Alice and the Pirates, from Closet Child Tokyo
Ruffle pirate skirt: gifted by Wheels and Dollbaby (more photos and review)
Spiky boots: Tripp NYC, from Trash and Vaudeville NYC (see store photos)

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In an ocean of black clothes, Yukiro stood out with his Hatsune Miku cosplay. Love the X-eyed contacts.

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Wave Gotik Treffen takes place every year in Leipzig, for 3 days. The festival is overwhelming: at any moment, dozens of performances and events are happening.

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To get to Agra (the main site of WGT festival), we took a train from Leipzig central station. The ride takes 30 minutes — be sure to budget the time — and was crammed with dark souls.

We met spooky new friends on the ride. Her neck ornament is made from liquid latex and gems, and took an hour to create!

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Somehow, we managed to meet up with our friends from Japan.

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Can you believe… 20,000 Goths came to WGT, from all over the world!

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The festival buzzed with dark energy and inspiration. In the next posts, I’ll share professional photos of Wave Gotik Treffen fashion.

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Lots of lengthy colorful dreads, steampunk couture, and glam deathrockers.

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The main site has areas for shopping, food, concerts.

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“Pall Mall” is a rest area, to take a break from the madness.

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We missed Grendel’s performance, but saw Aesthetic Perfection and Combichrist (above) — brilliant shows, full of depth and drama. With a WGT wristband, you get access to all concerts and parties.

Then we headed to “When we were young,” an old school Gothic / deathrock party at Werk II.

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Things got heated. Blood may or may not have been spilled…

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Hungry for more Spooky Europe coverage? This is only the start — I have 3 videos and 200 photos to come! You can add Go With Oh on Facebook for updates on my journey.

PS: thanks to Giglio for the Meet the Fashion Bloggers: La Carmina interview and feature.

Have you been to Wave Gotik Treffen? What was the experience like for you? Got any travel tips for festival-goers? (I say… drink lots of water and absinthe.)

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44 Comments

  1. Dee
    Posted June 10, 2012 at 9:05 pm | Permalink

    You look amazing! Loving the pirate hat! x

  2. Gary
    Posted June 10, 2012 at 9:05 pm | Permalink

    THanks for sharing! Pics came out incredible! :) on to hawaii next?

  3. 100
    Posted June 10, 2012 at 9:05 pm | Permalink

     xoxoxo ^0^/

  4. Silvia
    Posted June 10, 2012 at 9:06 pm | Permalink

    Can’t wait to see more!! :)

  5. Shibu Ratoshi Marsberg
    Posted June 10, 2012 at 10:00 pm | Permalink

    I love going to Leipzig at the WGT weekend. I’m living in a city not far away from Leipzig and on the Saturday evening during the WGT weekend there is always the VKone, a party with Japanese music and stuff. My friends and I always go to this party and it’s always awesome :)

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 11, 2012 at 5:54 pm | Permalink

      Ahhh we tried to go to the VK party – were you there this year? Sadly we weren’t able to make it. Too much going on!!!

  6. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted June 10, 2012 at 11:30 pm | Permalink

    Fabulous! I had such a good time! <3
    I hope I can re-visit WGT another year :)

  7. Tank9
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:22 am | Permalink

    Your pirate outfit was lovely^^

  8. Mary
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:23 am | Permalink

    Awesome! Can’t wait to see the videos and other photos! :)

  9. Emilia
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:23 am | Permalink

    The photos are great! Really wish I were there~

    Everybody’s individuality shows through their style and it’s all so cool and fun mixed!♥ *dying over all those amazing punk & goth looks*

    Your boots are AMAZING! Love their design♥ The dress looks stunning on you~ really compliments your figure v(^ ^ @)

  10. Jay
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:23 am | Permalink

    Love it

  11. Jacob
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:23 am | Permalink

    :)

  12. Matt 77
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:48 am | Permalink

     YAY

  13. Hyo
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:58 am | Permalink

    Adorable outfit :)

  14. Ursula
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 12:59 am | Permalink

    youre a marvellous girl because you are pretty,clever,and you show your things because youre a friendly person .kisses.followyou

  15. Jenfelker
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 5:15 am | Permalink

    oh wow! so wonderful!!!

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 11, 2012 at 5:55 pm | Permalink

      Glad you like it!! can’t wait to show you the pro fashion pics.

  16. Suz
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 5:27 pm | Permalink

     looks like the most glorious event!!!

  17. Shana
    Posted June 11, 2012 at 6:05 pm | Permalink

    Uwaaaaa so cute~!!!

  18. Son
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm | Permalink

    i love everything about harajuku!! lovely!<3

  19. Angela
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm | Permalink

    Absolutely love this look!!!

  20. Sofia
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm | Permalink

    l
    ove the hat so much!

  21. Magical
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm | Permalink

    wooow you look absolutelly stunning *___*

  22. Gabi
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:17 pm | Permalink

     LOVE that look!!! Beautiful!

  23. Emi
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:23 pm | Permalink

    cool :3

  24. Morky
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:23 pm | Permalink

    The hat is just AWESOME

  25. Sara
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 7:36 pm | Permalink

    awesome :D!!!

  26. Vlady
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    awesome! :D

  27. Kreativmiez
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    I saw you, but I was too shy :(

    • lacarmina
      Posted June 13, 2012 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

      Awww!! Next time, come say hi – we look spooky but we don’t bite! ;)

  28. Maqui
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    wow ! so amazing !

  29. Spring
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

     ♥ HAT!

  30. Imani
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

     Love the hair color and outfit ♥♥♥

  31. Patricia
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

     Love everything.

  32. KurO
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 9:21 pm | Permalink

    t
    u as une nouvelle couleur? j aime bien comme ca fait dans ta frange

  33. Friday
    Posted June 12, 2012 at 10:32 pm | Permalink

    Greatest of all ! Perfect ! lol Welcome in the redhead club, sister !

  34. Adrienne
    Posted June 13, 2012 at 1:17 am | Permalink

    Gee golly willakers, you sure are pretty! ;)

  35. RobinFritz
    Posted June 13, 2012 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

    One thing is clear… I do NOT have the legs to pull of any of these looks.  Way to rock it, girls.  You look FAB!

  36. Zara ahmed
    Posted June 24, 2012 at 7:48 am | Permalink

    this blog is very good

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