Gothic Gift Guide

1. Gift Cards

If you really can’t decide on what your recipient might love most, why not let them pick for themselves? Gift cards are a classic present idea, and are universally loved. Our gift cards can be used in-store to pay for our range of gothic and alternative clothing, accessories, band merch, colourful hair dye, and piercing jewellery. They can also be used as a piercing voucher! If you know someone who wants to branch out and get their first piercing, or you have a friend full of metal, why not get them a gift card to contribute towards their next piercing?

Searching for cheap alternative gifts has never been easier; our Blue Banana Gift Cards can be purchased online or in-store. If you buy online, just select the amount you want to put on the card, and it will be sent to you in the post! We ensure that you can give a physical copy of your gift, even if you buy online. We have a wide array available, so you can choose exactly how much you want to put on the store gift card. If you ever want to know how much credit is left on your Blue Banana gift card, just get in touch with our customer service team so they can check for you. 

We know that whoever receives a Blue Banana shopping voucher gift card will be overjoyed with our wide selection of gothic clothing and alternative band merch, footwear, piercing jewellery, and more! 

2. Band Merch

Band merchandise is always guaranteed to be a great gift at Christmas; not only can you express to your friends or family that you acknowledge their interests, but you can treat them to some merch of their favourite band! 

If you're looking for a small alternative gift, check out our Official Band Gifts range; full of keyrings, charms and chains, as well as magnets, pins, patches, badges, tankards, mugs, and more, there’s something for every heavy metal and alternative rock music fan. We have plenty of cheap official band merch available, so make sure you check out this range if you’re looking for some alternative stocking fillers. We even have some official band ornaments up for grabs, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit and ‘rocking’ around the tree. 

For a bigger present, check out our range of Official Band T-Shirts and Official Band Hoodies. With a range of over 40 bands and more than 100 t-shirts, we’ve got plenty of artists and styles so that you can find the perfect music gift. We’re also constantly updating our collection of brand merch so that we always have the latest drops, including fresh art from new albums and currently touring artists. These official band tees are all made from top-quality, soft and organic 100% cotton, with detailed and vibrant prints. 

Or, check out our variety of band hoodies and band jumpers, ideal for an alternative music gift idea! A Blue Banana band hoodie is an amazing Christmas present for an alternative music lover - combine showing off a wicked music taste with warmth and comfort this festive season! Nearly all of our official band hoodies have drawstring hoods to help you keep warm this winter, with elasticated hemlines and cuffs to also help block out the cold. With bold prints and designs, we also have some hoodies that have a double print on the front and back, or the band logo on the front and a more intricate design on the back. Browse the range to find your friend or your family's favourite band!

3. Winter Essentials

Make sure that your loved ones stay wrapped up and warm this winter by buying them some alternative winter clothing essentials. We have a range of accessories that would be the perfect gift for any alternative clothing lovers this winter; check out our range of cute, fun and stylish knitted and fluffy hats, or discover our alternative gloves and tights. 

Our alternative, black knitted beanies feature some outrageous slogans and occult symbols, adding a bit of edge to any outfit. These cheap hats are still great quality, with a tightly woven knit to help keep you warm. One of these cheap beanies would be a great stocking filler, practical and cool. What screams alternative fashion more than vibrant and bold stripes? Our Blue Banana Knitted Stripe Beanies are another great option for cheap hats this Christmas. 

We also have a range of alternative pop culture merchandise, from The Nightmare Before Christmas to Wednesday and Emily the Strange. Browse our TV and movie-themed pop culture merch to see if you can find the perfect pop culture gift! 

Our winter essentials don’t stop there; check out the range of kawaii ear hats that we have available this Christmas. Our knitted, pastel ear hats are adorable and perfect if you love kawaii, lolita, and soft goth alternative fashion. If you want something a bit more stand-out, check out our light-up ear hats! That’s right, we have ear hats with lights available. Any of these beanies or ear hats would be a great stocking filler, or small yet practical gift that’s both adorable and fashionable!

Looking for more alternative winter accessories? We’ve got you covered. We also have a range of gloves, socks, and tights available, ideal for layering. All of these essential winter accessories would make great Christmas stocking fillers, providing necessary warmth and comfort whilst still adding to your friends or family’s gothic or alternative style!

4. Gothic Jewellery 

No gothic Christmas gift guide would be complete without recommending some gorgeous gothic jewellery. Layering and accessorising are huge parts of alternative and gothic styling, jewellery included. 

Our collection of Alchemy Gothic jewellery has a variety of options that would make a stunning and instantly loved gift this Christmas. From delicate, witchy pendants to large Gothic and occult designs, to metalhead band ornaments, we love Alchemy Gothic’s range of handcrafted jewellery. 

Alchemy Gothic UK is now a worldwide, renowned, alternative brand, collaborating alongside huge artists such as Motorhead, Iron Maiden, and Metallica, but it was founded by a pair of brothers in 1977, selling handmade jewellery from the boot of their car at festivals. As the brand grew, so did their scope; they not only create inspired and breathtaking jewellery, but they also create many stunning homeware and gift pieces, perfect for sharing this Christmas!

Outside of our range of Alchemy Gothic necklaces, earrings, rings, and homeware, we also have an array of body jewellery that would make a great gift or stocking filler this Christmas. Our gold jewellery and diamond jewellery would make a fantastic and unforgettable gift this Christmas. Our gold and diamond jewellery is durable, so make lasting memories alongside this long-lasting gift. 

Or, take advantage of our mix-and-match body jewellery sale to get a range of high-quality, cheap body jewellery. If your friend is always losing their piercings, why not take advantage of the mix-and-match to get them some fresh new pieces? Or, for a cute gift idea, why not buy you and your friend matching piercing jewellery this Christmas? This 3 for 2 mix-and-match offer makes it easy - get the cheapest item for free when you add three products to your cart! 

This Gothic Gift Guide is a great springboard for some of your own ideas on what to get your alternative and goth loved ones this Christmas, from alternative winter accessories to band merch for the music lovers. And if you get really stuck, don’t forget about our Blue Banana Gift Cards! Our gift cards can be used in-store on any purchase, including piercing appointments. Christmas is now only a few weeks away, so it’s time to get shopping! Make sure to get your gifts in plenty of time while stocks last.