Dublin Goth New Wave Movement, 1989 (Uncensored)

Described as “a poser’s paradise”, Grafton Street in Dublin - a look at the youth culture, fashion and trends in Goths, Cure-Heads, Psychobillies and teenagers who prefer not to be labelled about their clothes and music.
#Dublin #Ireland #GothMusic #Fashion #AlternativeMusic

[HS-jomr]

Looks: Dark, somber, gloomy
Personality: *intense giggling"

[ubayyd]

Would love to hear their 40-50 year old selves reflecting back on these times

[georgev]

What's interesting is how virtually all of these random street kids somehow managed to look like high-end fashion models.

[bingonamo]

They're all so friendly, attractive, charming and polite. And experts at their look. Yet at the time, kids like this were often hated for looking like that. I know I was.

[robax]

The most frightening fashion in this is right at the start

[knitware]

I was a Psychobilly from 1987 to 1990 ish, skint, stank, drank, girls, danced and I don't remember too much else. The Goths, us, punks all got on, mostly the differences in music were enjoyed by each group, I even liked some of the chart stuff, Prefab Sprout, OMD etc. I had friends from all groups, we mixed and if we went to a gig it would not matter if it was The Meteors or some Cure type band playing, it was about the company, the drink, the chat, all was enjoyed. What is an ex-Psychobilly up to these days? The usual, mortgage, cars, career, the 80's/90's are a foggy distant memory but one day I will look back on today with nostalgia. (Well, once this crap we are all in has ended) Love to all.

[LANGI]

SISTERS OF MERCY, THE CURE, DEAD CAN DANCE, FLOCK OF SEAGULLS, JOY DIVISION, CHRISTIAN DEATH, BANSHEES, SIMPLE MINDS, MODERN ENGLISH, XYMOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, PLAY DEAD, DEPECHE MODE, KILLING JOKE, ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, 45 GRAVE, DANSE SOCIETY, SOFT CELL - TOO MANY TO NAME OFF! AMAZING DECADE.

[daphnecarpenter]

All of these kids seem to have such a sweet demeanor. They’re uncorrupted by the social media wave of the next generations.

[cichobosieniewgra]

it's amazing to see how elaborate and intelligent these kids were back in the 80s and 90s. Things have changed since then...

[abangemirzaihanabangzulkip]

1:42 - 1:54 so no one is going to mention how beautiful this girl is? Her smile is absolutely out of this world. 😍🖤

[jennytaylor]

I was getting Strawberry Switchblade vibes from some of those girls. The Celts do oesoteric looks well!

[cristalblackstar]

All the looks are so original their really show a personality.

[letmetellyousomething]

They're all so polite. I was right in the thick of it in Dublin in the 80's.

[ajstudios]

I love The Cure, The Smiths, and The B52s 😊 Such great oldies!

[ninaa]

i just want this back in dublin thanks 😭

[cherbrowne]

Good to see and nice The Smiths got a mention. Years later the looks continue.. Sometimes modified.. .A homage to an amazing unforgettable era. ❤

[suzubee]

"none of you have given me a satisfactory answer"
you'd imagine that since these people are giving you the time of day to answer your questions that you'd at least be polite

[deanafromchicago]

“Are you a Goth? or Curehead?” 😁🤣
I was never asked these questions during that period... 🤷‍♀️

[cerulean]

"What are you?"
"Erhm, nothing."
Same sir, same right here.

[BrokenBellyBeat]

Awww... The steps.... It's such a pity they fenced us all out it was a great spot for like minds to come together. Love yas all the alternative Dublin crew through the ages 🖤