Join Dr. Spooner as she talks about Gothic, Steampunk & neo-Victorian styles in Japanese & western fashion, & immerse yourself in an eve of entertainment with Steampunk impresarios White Mischief.

6.30pm
Gallery Talk encompassing the Gothic, Steampunk and neo-Victorian styles in contemporary Japanese and western fashion with Catherine Spooner, Senior Lecturer in English Literature at Lancaster University and author of Contemporary Gothic.

7–10pm
London’s premiere steampunk club White Mischief presents an alternative view of the future as seen through the prism of the Victorian age. Bustles, top hats and clockwork innards jostle against sci-fi visions such as rayguns and steam cannons. Expect vintage music, steampunkthemed cabaret, and the chance to create your own DIY steampunk look.

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COMPETITION: 1x Pair of tickets to attend 'Fashion Looks Back' feat Dr. Catherine Spooner & White Mischief at the Barbican at 18:30 on Thursday, 13th January.

To claim your tickets, send an email to vienna@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: Out of the following, which film can not be described as 'Steampunk'?

A: 1) The Devil Wears Prada .2) Howl's Moving Castle .3) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen .4) Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events