Mansonite Fashion

Mansonite fashion is a term used to describe followers of the rock performer Marilyn Manson. Typical styles of mansonite fashion included band t-shirts of Marilyn Manson, fishnets, heavy eyeliner and black lipstick. In the mid nineties, Marilyn Manson's fanbase was growing with no signs of waning, especially when his album, Anti Christ Superstar hit stores in 1997. While Mansonite fashion is similar to gothic fashion, many goths shun Mansonsites as wannabes or posers. The same applies to so called ninnies, or die hard fans who listen to the rock band Nine Inch Nails.

The media became obsessed with Marilyn Manson's music and started targeting his fans. Society used Marilyn Manson as a scapegoat in blaming all the ills of society on his music and this especially became evident in the Columbine shooting massacre of 1997. The media barraged the singer with criticism, accusing him of indoctrinating children and making them to commit violent acts. Marilyn Manson and his fans were showcased on nearly every media circuit: talks shows and headline news.

Mansonite fashion became a way for young, disaffected kids to express their inner angst. Mansonite fashion was no different than fashion worn in previous decades by young people who were angry at the system and dissatisfied with society. It was also a way for fans of Marilyn Manson's music to express their creativity, interests and individuality.