This document provides an overview of the goth subculture, including definitions and origins of the term "goth" and different gothic substyles. It notes that goth began as a component of punk rock and established itself in the 1980s in England. Key aspects of goth fashion are described as black clothing, pale makeup, unusual hairstyles, and body piercings. The document then summarizes several gothic substyles - romantic goth, Victorian goth, old school goth, Japanese goth (J-goth), and cyber goth - highlighting their distinct aesthetics, music preferences, and philosophies.