From cottagecore to mermaidcore, it can be difficult keeping up with the latest ‘core’ aesthetic taking over social media. The latest Gen Z, TikTok-driven blog trend to wrap your head around? Well, it’s an unusual one to say the least – say hello to ‘goblincore’. Far more user-friendly than it sounds, goblincore is less about small mythical creatures and more about embracing a wholesome, woodsy vibe. The emphasis is on comfort, grounding and nature – but in an earthier, darker and more realistic way… Key motifs include fungi, snails, moss and frogs, and there’s a focus on natural fabrics and colours – with, of course, a faint whiff of the supernatural. …it’s mostly about spending time in nature – and if the pandemic has taught us nothing else, it’s the value of that.