Nightmare fashion style is a dark and eerie aesthetic that draws inspiration from horror, gothic, and macabre elements. It combines unsettling imagery with avant-garde fashion to create a haunting and captivating look.
Nightmare fashion emerged as a subculture in the late 1990s and early 2000s, evolving from gothic and punk styles. It gained popularity through alternative fashion scenes and was influenced by horror movies, Tim Burton's aesthetic, and dark fantasy literature. The style has since been embraced by various subcultures and has influenced mainstream fashion, particularly during Halloween seasons.