Glossary

If you are unsure about what some of the words and terms specific to alternative clothing and the gothic scene mean, you can now look up the most common definitions in use in our online store.

Detailed descriptions and definitions for the most common clothing styles associated with the gothic scene, like cyber, punk, bondage or rockabilly are provided, along with clothing examples directly from our store.

We provide explanations and definitions to most of the fabrics our clothes are made along with their specific attributes, from common cotton and wool to satin, velvet and voile!
 
D-ring

D-rings are usually a metal ring shaped like the letter “D” and are often used at the end of a leather or fabric strap, or they are secured to a fabric surface using another strap. D-rings are a popular piece of hardware for bondage-style clothing, and often have a purely ornamental function, or are used to secure detachable bondage-straps to the garments. A majority of gothic clothing rely on d-rings to create an edgy and sexy look. D-rings come in various sizes, gauges and materials, including nylon and plastic too. You can see great use of d-rings on examples like the Scarecrow Man and Dreadwind tops or the Rampage skirt.

Related item :  the O-ring

O-ring refers to a round metal ring and is named after the letter “O”. While all rings are usually round, the term o-ring is often used to make a clear distinction to it’s counterpart the d-ring, shaped like the letter “D”. It is commonly used for bondage-style clothing, often in combination with detachable bondage-straps.

Note: When used in our gothic shop, it does not refer to the BDSM symbol, a ring named after the French book “Story of O”, worn on the left or right hand to symbolize submission or domination.

 

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