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Gothic actually gets it's name from the Gothic time period, because it means a revival of wearing Gothic Period clothing. It actually has nothing to do with the color black or gloomy emotions (that's EMO, not Goth).

Gothic clothen is clothen that was worn from 500AD - 1300AD (the original Gothic period). The first Gothic movement started in the 1850's and lasted until the 1930's. This period is known as The Gothic Revival Period, and it's when people tried to dress in fashions that mimic those of the original Gothic period.

Today's Gothic movement started in the 1970's but didn't take full hold until the late 1990's. The Modern Gothic Period or Goth Movement means to wear the cloths worn during The Gothic Revival Period (1850's - 1930's).

So few people know this and it always frustrates me, when people say: *You're Goth? But why aren't you wearing black and cutting your wrists?*

ARGH! EMO is not Goth!