In the Victorian era, the Gothic aesthetic seeped into fashion and art. Women’s clothing embraced dark, elaborate styles, with corsets, lace, and velvet evoking a sense of romantic melancholy.

Many reflect societal shifts, technological advances and ever-evolving aesthetic changes ... Inspired by the Romantic ...

The frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast talks the making of For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women) and what to expect from her next literary release ...