This season the dark side is taking over, as fashion rocks the goth look.

Gothic and fetish influences were prominent on the catwalk - especially with Alexander McQueen, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent. And, as always, the high street isn't far behind.

So rock up your look and look to the dark side with black, lace, straps, studs and leather.

Either go all-out for a look that's really going to get you noticed. Or wear it one piece at a time, contrasting hard-edged goth pieces with soft and flowing fabrics or crisp tailoring for a look that is achingly on-trend...