A Closer Look at Mexico City's Punk-Goth Style Scene

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    • They call themselves "the darks," and they count an impressive number of musical subcultures under their umbrella.

    Photographs by Jake LindemanPublished: Sep 13, 2018bookmarksSave ArticleUse Arrow Keys to Navigate

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    Jake Lindeman

    In Mexico City, a sprawling metropolis with a population of 25 million has fostered an alternative style subculture that brings together punks, goths, new romantics, metaleros, and more. Collectively, they're called the darks, and they're one of the five groups around the world that Esquire is investigating as part of an ongoing effort this month. Here's a closer look at the darker side of CDMX.

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    Revenant Murphy, 45, is a DJ and musician in Mexico City.

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    Nayely Bernache Fernandez, 28, is a graphic designer and photographer.

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