Raves Oh My Goth

Sadly this shop has CLOSED!

Drove there and looks like the store is closed:(

Another great shop that Denver has to offer. They have so many goodies to peruse, but I took away a star because half the time I leave empty-​handed. Not their fault; I just never LOVE that one thing quite enough to buy it. I always felt their selection of Tee’s could be a little more interesting. The staff is wonderful, and I still enjoy coming here to see what great new stuff they get in! It’s just a fun place to visit.

If you’re looking for a little number to put together for your special someone or for that awesome dance party that’s coming up, head over to Rave’s. The staff are super helpful and can definitely lend a hand if you need some ideas like putting together an outfit for Caffeine. They offer a decent shoe collection but what I love the most is that they carry size 5! Granted not in everything, but hey, it’s hard to find shoes in that size sometime. They have layaway in the event you can’t pay for it off the bat. This may come into play when you get a custom corset. Extra bonus with the corsets is that they’re one of a kind, and they make sure of that since they have a book of all the corsets they’ve made. Lastly, if there’s something that you like… pick it up immediately because the inventory at Raves is always changing; one day it’s there and another day it’s gone.

The store itself looks like it is going to be much smaller than it is when you view it from the outside… and I got the feeling that maybe I would be out of place, since I left my own gothic style back in the 90s.
Entering the store I got a feel of what Hot Topic WANTED to be back in 1994 and felt instantly at home. They have a bit of everything for everyone — from rocking stockings to novelty items. Personally I am a fan of the massive amount of hair colors they have by Manic Panic and the helpfulness of the staff. Even though you could TELL I didn’t belong, they didn’t shun me or ignore me. I was greeted pleasantly, directed to where I needed to go, and completely won over by the vibe of the store. I love the atmosphere and the products… the wardrobe choices are extensive. I just wish they had a bit more plus size clothing.
I plan on definitely going back and perhaps checking out their shoe and boot collection. It has to be in there somewhere! It’s definitely a great find for the Denver area: D

I came here for a «custom fitted» corset. While it was nice to try one on, pretty much the only thing custom about it is picking out the fabric. They don’t measure you anything. They just hand you what they think is your size. I was hoping for a little bit more of tailoring experience. I got my corset though and it’s nice, but I could have easily ordered it online directly from the manufactuer, Isabella Corsetry. One thing that kind of irritated me was that they kept insisting that I get black satin when I, the customer, kept insisting that I wanted flat black cotton. I got the cotton that I wanted. After getting my corset, I never really felt compelled to come back here. Now that Etsy has so many more wonderful, less expensive (paid about 50 more for my corset from Rave’s than the list price on the manufactuer’s website) that will actually make a truly custom fitted corset for you. Like make you a mock up, send it to you, make adjustments as necessary, send it back to you, make more adjustments… absolute custom. Also, wish they carried a better line of hosiery than Leg Avenue. That stuff is one wear only.

When I first found Rave’s on Unilocal there was a review that had Rave’s reply in but it has somehow disappeared. Well I was so blessed as to receive a reply from Raven as well but sad to say that while she does address many of my ‘points’ it STILL doesn’t change my opinion of the place which wasn’t positive or negative to begin with. So here I’ll reply to Raven
Raven:
>we carry plus size clothing up to xxl. the reason you didnt find many >items is because they are the first ones sold and we were out. I >reorder them as soon as they are getting low, unfortunetly, the vendors >dont carry large stock of them and it taks awhile for them to ship.
How in the world do these facts make any difference to me; an out of town traveler? When *I* went there there wasn’t much. And if the items sell out first that would imply that there is a high demand so why not order more to be able to accommodate those shoppers who aren’t prowling to be able to pounce on the first 2X that comes out of the box
>As for the corsets, we are known for our one of a kind custome made >corsets. They are not expensive for what you are getting. We sell 650 a >year and customers fly into Denver to be sized and fitted by us for one >of our corsets.
$ 200 — $ 450 is not ‘cheap’ for a corset so I suppose we could both amend it to say they are ‘reasonable’ but really again I must insist that *I* am the one to be concerned about here. I’m really happy for those other 650 folks that actually got to be sized and fitted for one of your corsets but as I wasn’t one of those folks (and I’m actually in the market for two since my sweetie and I are planning to get married in them) I couldn’t speak to that now could I?
>Thats pretty impressive considering that we do not have a website.
You do have Unilocal which sent you a customer that won’t be returning.
>The prices on our clothing are marked UNDER the suggested retail >price or suggested vendor price. We have been in busniess 13 yrs. >and have grown our customer base every year.
Congrats. Here’s hoping for another 13.
> I am sorry to hear that the male employee didnt show you any corsets. > Did you ask him to show you any? I know he would have if you had >asked. they are behind the counter because they are one of a kind >pieces and I do not want them overly handled. There were photo >albums laying in front of you on the glass cases for you to see what we >make.
I did not say ‘show us corsets’ but I did say ‘we are mostly interested in corsets’. Would those translate for your employee? I can understand why they were behind the counter but perhaps if your employee had pointed out the albums to us we could have browsed a bit and then asked to see one up close. I don’t know. As I said, it was very near closing so I’m guessing he was simply pre-​occupied. I wasn’t judging.
>As for your teen, we are really an adult clothing store although we do >have some younger styles if they are interested.
My quip about my teen was more because at 5’7 and 125lbs she’d easily be able to fit into any of your available styles but really this whole exchange has turned me off and while I stand by my original rating of your store I don’t really think its a super good idea for you to ‘respond’ to each and every review as though we aren’t entitled to our opinion of your store.
Best of luck with your future business.

My only beef is the high prices. But other than that:
Great atmosphere, great service, unique stuff, relaxed atmosphere and very non-​judgemental.
This is simple an awesome store! I just have to wait for payday. :)

What a marvelous goth emporium. If you need a corset, fishnets, goth clothing or jewelry you are in the right place. Extensive selection of fake lashed too. Raven and the rest of the staff are very friendly and helpful — you may just have to ask though. (If you’re REALLY nice, Raven will let you use their bathroom. If you’re not, she’ll send you to Wendy’s across the street.) The prices are very reasonable as well.
Bummer that all sales are final. But was stoked that they gave me 50% off on an item they took off a mannequin for me!

A lot of interesting merchandise, great ambiance and the staff is very friendly. I bought a really nice hat here once and it’s so sad that I lost it in Houston and cannot find it again.

I think I agree with Christina O on the retaliation I got from the owner Raven on my review. I mentioned that I thought she was a bit pushy and she seemed to explain herself nicely as to why but then she flatly turned down any friend requests on My Space. Maybe I misinterpreted the tone in her message, none of my message was as harsh at was what Christina got and I was not trying to be cruel, just something I noticed from going there over the years. Everyone there has been very nice there and I have no complaint about that and I will keep going there to shop in the future but still remarks made in retaliation like that is kind of crazy.

For the service and atmosphere I could almost give this place 5 stars. And the custom corsets makes my wife very happy. However I have to dock them on their men’s section, which save for a few rinse repeat shirts and pants is not very fulfilling, barely existent more like it.
If Raves was to get their men’s section expanded i think they would deserve much more of my business.

Raves has a large space with a lot of stuff. But you better not expect reasonable service or accurate information.
I wanted a corset similar to one I already owned to wear this weekend. I emailed Raves asking for the exact brand, model and size.
She couldn’t tell me if she had them in stock so I ordered it online from the maker. I was trying to save time, I didn’t want to run out to the store if they didn’t have the item I wanted and I didn’t want to be fitted by her staff. She couldn’t even confirm that she carried this particular brand!
I STUPIDLY mentioned to Raven that I had ordered it online when she couldn’t help me. She called the manufacturer and had them cancel my order. She did nothing to earn my business — at this point even she could have said — «Hey I can get that corset for you, they are one of my suppliers»
PLUS she threatened the maker with canceling all business even though the manufacturer had no fault in this whatsoever!!!
You can be assured that I will NEVER purchase anything from Oh My Goth.
Thee are lot’s of online sources and great local standbys like Fashion Nation for club wear. Don’t subject yourself to the brain damage at Raves

Don’t be intimidated by the name. I’m far from goth, but I had to stop in and take a look around. It’s also not a sex shop, as it may seem from the outside.
The staff was friendly and nonchalant. I was looking at some clothing, and some employee walked by with a whip in her hand and asked if I was doing okay. Hmmm, now that I think about it, did she mean if I needed help with what I was looking at, or if I needed to be whipped? Who knows.
If you ever have trouble finding a naughty greeting card to send to someone (aren’t we all?), come here to find cards that may say something like «I’m sorry I don’t love you» on the outside, and «…but all I wanted was sex» on the inside. Awwww. My heart is going a pitter patter.
Random skin alert! Random skin alert! There was a woman in the back of the store trying on all of the slutty costumes and stockings and such. I have no idea if she was an employee or a customer, but obviously, this place made her feel so comfortable that she didn’t want to go to a dressing room. More power to her since she didn’t have anything to be embarrassed by. Does that make me sound like a heterosexual creep? It’s actually a compliment.
I had already bought incense the day I went in, but I wish I would have waited. This store has fun incense even if you aren’t into that kind of thing. Lots of glitter and nice smells and aphrodisiacal scents. Something different, and I think it’s 10 sticks for $ 2, 100 for $ 18, and something in the middle. I forget.
I’m not a jazz expert, but there was some type of soothing husky voiced jazz playing overhead. Great way to counterbalance the fact that I was looking at 7 inch stiletto heels.
I am also a fan of corsets because it reminds me of a simpler time in history (or a simpler time in fashion, take your pick). You can buy a custom made one. The viewbooks are in the store, or look them up on Raven’s MySpace page. They seem pricey, but THEY’RE FITTED TO YOUR BODY! Fits over only your lady lumps and bumps, and no one else’s. I’m thinking of going back when I get a chance to get one. Plus, I can order one on layaway!
Great selection for both men and women. Even if you don’t embody the gothic scene, it’s still worth dropping in for something different.

Here follows a message I suppose I received representing Raves Oh My Goth. I am by the way not trying to incite an ongoing debate about Raves Oh My Goth or changing my opinion. Here are my only thoughts; First of all responding with an unnecessary message about my personal opinion of your store only further proves my point of the lackluster customer service. People are entitled to their opinion and if you had cared to read my message fully I rated your store with 3 stars, not bad really. Also, my tone was not intended to be rude, instead truthful and humorous. Since you obviously seem to have a flourishing business, my personal opinion will not scare off anyone who has had a dissimilar Rave Oh My Goth experience. Perhaps you should grow a thicker skin as a business owner and receive my criticism with the sarcastic touch it was written in.
«„The glam rocker was fired a year ago. as for being pricey, I take exception to that. We woildnt be selling over 650 real corsets a year and having customers fly in to have one made if they were expensive. We are the only custom made corset company that gives our corset customers a 15% discount on all the corsets they buy after the first one, offers layaway with only 30% down and 2 months to pay. All of our name brand club clothing is priced UNDER the suggested sales price. Our staff is neither rude or annoying. Your probably not used to actual customer service. We carry a wide range of sizes in our shoes, up to size 12. I dont think many people consider that „huge“ sizes. I think the tone in your review is rude. Cutting down the staff and the store must make you feel better about yourself. I think that is sad. We have been in busniess over 13 years and have a very loyal customer base and are having an increase in busniess every year. That says alot. Please keep shopping at Hot Topic and wal-​mart where no one says hello to you or cares about your busniess, I think you will be happier.“»
Raven and Staff

What is there to say? A wonderful, unique store, with a great selection of alternative clothing, jewelry, shoes/​boots, hats, leather, corsets, lingerie and random bits and pieces of really kickass gear. Personally though, I don’t shop at Rave’s just for the good selection, great prices and awesome sales, I shop there, because of the staff and the atmosphere.
How often do I walk into any other store, (6“6, dressed in black and littered with piercings) and get harassed by sales staff? Either because A. I’m obviously a freak who plans to steal their merchandise or devour their immortal souls. Or B. I’m not young/​trendy/​pretty enough to be shopping at said store. I’ll tell you how much, every fucking day.
I walk into Rave’s and I’m greeted by good music and a fun, friendly staff, who, if they’re following me around, are doing so because they genuinely want to help, not because they don’t trust me! The fact of the matter is, whether their prices were higher or not, I’d still be shopping there, because I know that I’ll not only find what I want, but I’ll also leave with a sense of personal satisfaction, because I had several good conversations with several good people.
Oh and if you have the fortune of meeting Rave herself, feel free to talk up a storm and if you mention her Harley, expect some great stories! But if you have an attitude, expect it back, ten times over, with a steel toed boot up your ass! Raven and her staff are as real as people get, smart, sassy, helpful, experienced and genuine. I love you guys!
(P.S. Thanks for the de-​furring Rave, black stretch twill and dogs don’t mix.)

This place is awesome for specific things. Looking for a corset? A fluffy tu-​tu kind of thing? Stockings? Stripper shoes? Rain boots? Wigs? Sexy Halloween Costumes? Going to Raves is a total score for all of the above and similar items.
The prices are fairly reasonable, considering what they sell. The people that work there are helpful if you ask for help. Otherwise they tend to leave you alone. Which is the way I prefer to shop.

This is the only store in town you can buy custom corsets, I am totally addicted. I think I have 8 or 9 of them. It is a very unique store, she carries goth/​punk/​rockabilly style clothing, jewelry, shoes, make-​up, purses, etc. AND YOU CAN PUT IT ON LAYAWAY, I love that.
Some people think Mistress Raven is abrasive, but she is really cool, you just have to get to know her. She has always given me exceptional service and I shop there as often as I can.

A good corset is hard to find…
If you’re an angsty, emo teen, you cut your little incisors at Hot Topic.
If you’re fabulously gay or into the Scene, you hit the Crypt.
But sweet transvestites, hard-​core goths and corset lovers visit Rave’s Oh My Goth for all of their delightfully twisted needs.
Yup — it’s expensive. Yup, Rave is bitchy (it’s part of her charm so get over it). And, yup — she and her staff get tweaked if you don’t put the clothes you tried on back on the hangers.
Whatever goth garb you might be looking for, she probably has it, and no one but no one has the corset selection she does. REAL corsets — not the costumey kind (though she has those, too).
Once you have Rave fit you for a corset, you’ll be hooked! But — be warned — she may give you a good whack across the fanny while she’s lacing you up:)

Dark pants and dressed,
like an indie Hot Topic.
Beware of Prices
Not to be confused with The Rave, a store found in the mall, Rave’s is a store owned by a woman named Rave. The store is surprisingly spacious, and mainly contains gothic clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as an interesting selection of pricey vintage clothing and body jewel accessories. Rave is friendly and helpful-​but look out if you are scared of birds-​she keeps hers (caged) in the shop. The selection of false eyelashes, bindis, and body jewels is surprising, and the vintage is good quality, although the prices are firm. A good store for Goths to take non-​Goth friends, there is generally something for everyone to at least look at while you try on your 7 inch platform stilettos.