Crank up the dry ice and put Bauhaus on loud because it’s time to celebrate: 22 May 2018 is the ninth annual World Goth Day (WGD).

A date that began as a social media idea has been embraced globally with parties, events and gigs taking place – all attended by exquisitely dressed Goths of course.

This well-recognised, yet sometimes derided sub-culture is inspired by music and fashion.

Devotees are usually marked out by their elaborate clothing and...