From crucifix-adorned accessories to luxe church-inspired catwalks, these religious fashion innovations aim to push the boundaries of traditional style. Whether viewed as chic or sacrilegious, these bold editorials, ad campaigns and fashions aim to stand apart from the crowd.
Blending iconic imagery with an effortlessly cool aesthetic, these religious fashion innovations pay tribute to a multitude of faiths. While some may be defined as a respectful homage, others can act as a controversial commentary on society's beliefs.
Whether one chooses to love or hate these religious fashion innovations, they undeniably manage to turn heads and make headlines. From racy nun editorials and cross-bearing captures to regal religious runways, these fierce and fearless styles are not for the faint of heart. Made for risk-taking fashionistas, these dynamically divine fashion finds are sure to get one noticed.
65 Religious Fashion Innovations
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Naughty Nun Photoshoots
Jessica Hart and Lydia Hearst are Sensually Seductive Sisters
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Naughty Nun Photography
The Brian Ypperciel Kitten Magazine Features a Religious Motif
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Religiously Dark Photography
Camille Domain Photographs Anzhela Turenko as a Lost Soul
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Institutionalized Ivory Shoots
The Angels in Chains Editorial Features a Stark White Palette
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Naughty Sacrilegious Editorials
‘Nun Head' Shows Another Side of Nuns in Pop Magazine
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Salacious Sacrilegious Shoots
The Dilia Oviedo 'A Religious Experience' Series Plays with Faith
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Naughty Nun Pictorials
Iris Erlings Renders Sultry Sister Pictures
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Religious Fashion
Teenage Millionaire's Jesus & Mary Line
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Pious Peasant Photography
Tank Magazine's 'God's Own Country' Editorial Struggles with Sensuality
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Racy Nun Photography
The Miranda Kerr Numéro June 2010 Spread Gets Down and Dirty
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Supermodel Nuns
Naomi & Agyness on "Pop" Fall 2008 Cover
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Naughty Nun Spreads
The Arizona Muse Freja Beha Erichsen Vogue UK Shoot Plays on Romance Rumors
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Luxe Metallic Frocks
The Gareth Pugh Winter 2011/2012 Collection is Glamorously Dark
50
Rose-Tinted Rosary Editorials
Axarquic Lady by Diego Diaz is Religiously Ravishing
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Religious Wreath Advertorials
The Maria Francesca Pepe Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Feminine
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Brooding Gothic Babes
The Melissa Rodwell Chapel Series is a Dark Take on the Occult
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Surreal Religious Remixes
'The New Revelations' by Giancarlo Cruz is a Twist on Religion
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Sinful Catwalk Icons
Ricardo Oyarzun's 'Virgin Mary' Models Rock Unholy Cleavage
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Cimmerian Religious Captures
'Madonna Vestida De Flores Visita El Infierno' Uses Dark Photography
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Cloned Model Campaigns
The Wrong Weather Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Eerie
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Vampire Nuns
The Work of Oleg Duryagin
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Shocking Sacrilegious Shoots
The Sophie Vlaming for 'Avantgarde' Magazine is Spiritual
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Religious Alter-Ego Editorials
The Mary & Magdalene Editorial Plays Dual Roles
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Sacrilegious Catwalk Icons
Ricardo Oyarzun's Virgin Mary Models Rock Unholy Cleavage
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Immaculate Jewelry Ads
Sharon Nayak's Ads for Tanishq Jewellery Channel Madonna
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Edgy Ecclesiastical Editorials
The Myf Sheperd Vixen Spread Marries Fashion and Religion
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Edgy Ecclesiastical Editorials
The Touchpuppet 'Power of Faith' Shoot is Earthy and Spiritual
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Sweetly Spiritual Shoots
‘Sanctuary' by Kirra Jayde is Innocently and Youthfully Relig
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The Pope Wears Prada
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Hollywood Saints
Megan Fox as Mother Teresa
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Egyptian Nun Fashion
Rick Owens S/S 2009
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Risque Religious Captures
Bella Tokaeva Photography Showcases Intimate Moments Between Nuns
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Controversial Couture
Veil Debate Inspires Paris Designers at Fashion Week
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Stylishly Sacrilegious Catalogs
The Lindsey Thornburg Reformation Shoot is Set in a Holy Land
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Couture Nuns
Designers Swear by Religious Inspiration for A/W Runways
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Crucifix Clutches
The Olympus Teneo Purse is Part of Jason Salstein's 'Our Lord & Saviour' Line
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Piercing Prayer Pictorials
Marcelina Sowa Poses for 'Being Bathory' in Fashion Gone Rogue
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Holy Pageants
"Miss Sister 2008" Catholic Beauty Contest
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Mythical Priestess Accessories
The Bjorg Jewellery 2012 Collection is Made for the Modern Nomad
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Sultry Sister Spreads
This Sperky Nejsou Hrich Lookbook is Too Coquettish for the Convent
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Monastic Apparel
The Dalton Hoodie Dress by Kimberley Ovitz is Modern & Religious
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Priest-Inspired Runways
The Damir Doma Fall 2012 Collection Features Conservatively Draped Styles
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Risque Sacrilegious Spreads
The Ashley Smith Dedicate June 2010 Editorial has a Bad Attitude
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Religious Fashion Covers
Dansk Magazine Gets Pious
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Suggestive Pageantry Pictorials
The Contendor Editorial for VMan is Scantily Clad
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Diversely Religious Editorials
'Reviste la Calle Faith' Explores Seven Different Beliefs
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Haute Couture Religious Figures
The Virgin Mary Louis Vuitton Statue Mixes Fashion and Religion
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Nun Hat Fashion
Jeffrey Tan at Jakarta Fashion Week 09/10
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Couture Crucifix-Bearing Captures
The Dustin Damron Santa Maria Editorial Highlights High Fashion
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Morbid Haute Couture
Givenchy Spring 2009 Feature Corpse Brides on the Runway
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Monks on the Catwalk
A Fashion Show To Win Back Buddhist Believers
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Religiously Regal Runways
The Lacroix Homme Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Church-Ready Looks
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Religious Editorials
‘The Evangelist' in Prive Asia
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Outlandish Religitorials
The Eccentric Portraits of a Lady in Dansk #22
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Gilt Cross Hoodies
Jeremy Scott Originals 2010 Keeps it Real
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Sinister Baptism Spreads
Light Dark by Aorta Captures Eerie Images of a Religious Rite
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Religious Figure Fashion Recreations
Loren Kemp for The Guardian Weekend Shoot is Beautiful
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Reverent Photo Shoots
'Conversation With God' by Mariya Sabotinova is Just Like a Prayer
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Hindu Deity Chic
Designer Apparel and Accessories for the Ultimate Goddess Look
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Rock Star Couture Looks
The Maria Escoté Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Punk Luxury
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Gilded Cross Kicks
These Above-The-Ankle Hi-Tops For Adidas by Jeremy Scott are Way Hot
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Cross-Bearing Editorials
Nowhere Together in The Ones2Watch New Wave is Androgynous & Sacrilegious
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Sensual Religious Calendars
‘Tantalizing Priests 2009' is Endorsed by the Vatican
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Unexpected Wedding Photography
Rico Castillero Tells a More Playfully Candid Romance Story
Androgynous Western Shoots
The Agyness Deyn Twin #5 Editorial is Rancher-Chic
Fierce Feline-Inspired Fashion
The Luize Salmgrieze for Glamour Spain December 2011 Shoot is Hot
Bedroom Denim Ads
The Liu Jo Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Supermodel Kate Moss
Punk Fashion Pictorials
Carbon Copy Magazine's Latest Shoot Will Rock Your World
Vibrant Vixen Editorials
The Polina Vinogradova Verve Shoot is Captivatingly Colorful
Colorful Cultural Rebellion Shoots
The Alek Wek Summer 2011 iD Magazine Spread Defies Boundaries
Pokemon-Infused Fashion Captures
The Pokemon&Fashion Tumblr is a Collision of Pop Culture
Racily Bounded Beauties
The Marique Schimmel Wonderland Spread is Dark and Moody
Girl At-Gunpoint Photography
Maggie Lochtenberg's Work Exudes a Beautifully Somber Tone
Lazy Sunday Street Styles
Giacomo Cosua Captures the Best Fashion from Across the Pond
50 Haunting Innovations
From Chilling Ghostography to the World's Spookiest Spots
Provocatively Placed Purse Editorials
The Barbara Palvin Vogue Spain Photo Shoot is Edgy and Chic
Topless Celebrity Editorials
The Kate Moss Elle France September 2011 Shoot is Seriously Seductive
Rugged Americana Photography
The Jenna Upton Touchpuppet Shoot is Gorgeously Gritty
Vintage Laidback Lookbooks
The Vanguard SS12 Collection Offers the Perfect Mix of Style & Leisure
Sun-Bathing Motherhood Lookbooks
The Harper's Bazaar Australia November 2011 Issue is Sizzli
Uncanny Couture Captures
Faith by Paul Cassidy Presents Artistic Photos
Haute Hunting Apparel
The Ixone Elzo Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Couture Camouflage
Ethereal Ivory Editorials
The Imogen Morris Clarke Vogue Australia Photo Shoot is Simple and Chic
Salacious Sacrilegious Shoots
The Dilia Oviedo 'A Religious Experience' Series Plays with Faith
Retro Ladylike Looks
Hailey Clauson for Vogue Russia January 2012 Sparkles in Chanel
Beaded Brazilian Baubles
This Hanne Bruning Grit Magazine Shoot Features PlayfulIy Ornate Designs
Golden Getaway Fashion
The Escada Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Blonde-Haired Iselin Steiro
Electric Neon Swimsuits
The Anja Konstantinova for Grazia Australia Editorial is '80s-Inspired
Arresting Fashion Photography
The Natasha Poly Vogue China Editorial Takes Place in a White Void
Fantastical Literature Photography
'Alice in Wonderland' by Vilma Costa is Romantically Stylish
Shockingly Spiked Accessories (UPDATE)
LUSASUL Jewelry Offers Bold and Contemporary Designs
Fairy Tale Flapper Lookbooks
The GHD Scarlett Collection Campaign Features a 1920s Snow White
Fantasy-Fulfilling Shoots
The 'Attache Moi' August 2011 Numero Magazine 125 Editorial is Tied-Up
Graphical Menswear Interpretations
The Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Gets Spherical
Head-to-Toe Sequin Shoots
The Shamcey Supsup for Metro Magazine November 2011 Shoot is Chic
Space-Age Supermodel Shoots
The Agyness Deyn Stern Magazine Shots are Futuristic
99 Pretty Polka Dot Designs
From Bad Fashion Photography to Monkey Headphones
Surreal Superimposed Shoots
Facundo Garay's 'Back to Dreams' Series is Full of Serene Sensuality
Flirty Fire Photography
Damien Elroy VIgnaux Captures Heat and Sensuality in 'I Bring You Fire'
Medieval-Inspired Portraits
The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Goes Centuries Back
Modernly Monochromatic Lookbooks
The PROUDRACE Spring/Summer 2012 Line is Dangerously Dark
Zealously Vibrant Sweaters
The Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Some Unusual Knits
Elegantly Enchanted Fall Fashion
Dori Tomcsanyi Winter 2011 Collection is Feminine & Simple
Kitty Collaboration Shoots
Stylestalker's 'Baby's On Fire' Lookbook Stars Anja Konstantinova
Passionately Undead Portraits
The Jeff Hahn 'Dead Heaven' Photo Series Resurrects Dark Fashion
Prim Pastel-Hued Runways
The Jil Sander Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Ladylike
Rose-Colored Desert Captures
The Andrea Jankovic Touchpuppet Shoot is Dreamy
Flirty Floral Campaigns
The Gucci Cruise 2012 Campaign is Sweet and Simple
Gorgeous Gold Accessory Shots
The Paula Patton Harper's Bazaar Arabia December 2011 Shoot is Glam
Religious Alter-Ego Editorials
The Mary & Magdalene Editorial Plays Dual Roles
Demurely Dominating Fashion
The Alexander McQueen Fall 2011 Lookbook is Inspired by Snow White
Chic Scottish Shoots
The Andre Badi Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Collection is Chic
Stylized Voyeuristic Shoots
Sook Kim's 'Saturday Night' Exposes the Lives of Hotel Occupants
Spiritual Sports Ads
The Sky Sport Miracle Campaign is Holy and Blessed
Dirty Drenched Editorials
Harper's Bazaar Australia 'Age of Aquarius' Stars Marique Schimmel
Crisp Color-Blocked Shirts
The Marni Autumn/Winter Collection is Sharply Dressed
Somber Ladylike Shoots
A Delicate and Melancholic Editorial from T Style Spring 2012
Hooded Hipster Photography
John Ciamillo's Portraits of Neele Hoeper are Gorgeously Grunge
Heroine Couture Captures
The Joanna d'Arc Editorial by Dawid Klepadlo is Edgy and Bold
Blue-Tinged Siren Shoots
Michael David Adams Injects Some Mystical Mystery into His Images
Edgy Ecclesiastical Editorials
The Touchpuppet 'Power of Faith' Shoot is Earthy and Spiritual
Exaggerated Eyeliner Editorials
The Karolina Kurkova Vogue Turkey Photo Shoot is Gorgeous
Sophisticated Silhouette Photoshoots
The Harper's Bazaar Russia October 2011 is Edgy
Regal Gold-Toned Collections
The Pieces from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Line are Princess-Like
Triple Axle-Performing Neckchains
The Winter Collection by Frédérique Conte is as Slick
Scarface-Inspired Shoots
The Janice Fronimakis Essential Homme Editorial Features Gangster Styles
Sweaty Jewel Photography
The Emma Maclaren Glass Asia Photo Shoot is Sultry and Seductive
Candy-Colored Formal Fashions
The Lily Zhi for Kenton Magazine December 2011 Shoot is Flirty
Charming Bohemian Captures
The Kate Moss Madame Figaro Editorial is Glamorously Gypsy
Cinematic Seaside Shoots
The Gertrud Hegelund Self Service Spread is Stunningly Stylish
Spikey Crucifixion Sculptures
The Precious Light Exhibit Explores Themes in the King James Bible
Stylishly Sacrilegious Catalogs
The Lindsey Thornburg Reformation Shoot is Set in a Holy Land
Primped Politician Photography
The Terry Richardson Georgia May Jagger Shoot Gets Governmental
Youthfully Dapper Captures
José Morraja Shoots One Refined-Looking Editorial
Empowering Accessory Collectives
Chloe + Isabel Gives a Platform for Burgeoning Jewelry Designers
Paint-Gooped Model Photography
The Milagros Schmoll Black Magazine Issue 15 Shoot is Stunning
Explosive Lucid Jewelry
Debra Baxter's Crystal Bomb Collection Features Glamorous Designs
Sultry Sailor Shoots
Mustafa Sabbagh Enlists in the Navy with This Hip Editorial
Lederhosen Runway Looks
The Carlos Diez Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers a New Twist on Tradition
Gothic Nature Catalogs
The Dead Castle Project AW11 Lookbook is on the Dark Side
Surrealist Activewear Campaigns
These RIG Utility Clothing Advertisements are Fantastical
Animal-Adorned Fashion
The Just Cavalli Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Fierce
Fiery Hotel Photography
The Vogue Russia Kendra Spears Editorial is Elegantly Thrilling
Timeless Trench Catwalks
The Gianfranco Ferre Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Collection Features Layering
Mirrored Melancholic Captures
The 'Touchpuppet Dervla' by Robert Gaudette Shoot is Poetic
Religious Sneaker Sculptures
The Shoe Christ by Petr Motycka is Not Sacred
Complementary Knit Captures
The Twin Sets Shoot for Sleek Magazine Focuses on Fall and Twins
Floral-Infused Menswear
The Alexander Mcqueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Will Grow on You
Futuristic Rockstar Photographer Shoots
The Bryan Adams Carmen Kass Zoo Magazine Shots Electrify
Insane Asylum-Inspired Editorials
The Gertrud Hegelund Black Magazine Winter 2011 Shoot is Spooky
Electric Sandy Surfer Shoots
Jordan and Zac Stenmark x Manuscript Summer 11/12 Sizzles
Sacred Animalistic Captures
Karen Knorr Represents Indian Fables and Myths Through Photography
Gender-Blending Campaigns
The Massimo Dutti October 2011 Lookbook Combines Men and Women Wear
Edgy Jazz-Inspired Editorials
The Milly Simmonds Plaza Kvinna Spread is Elegantly Gothic
Sacreligious Night Clubs
The Romain Leblanc 'Last Supper' Photos Recreate the Religious Theme
Voyeuristic Fashion Films
Terry Richardson Directs Kate Moss 'Spy Game' Video for Mango
Stylish Stepford Wife Spreads
The Jennifer McManis Touchpuppet Shoot is Domestic Diva Chic
Seductive Serpent Jewelry
The 'Made Her Think' Spring 2012 Label is Creepily Crafty
Exaggerated Volume Runways
The Ter et Bantine Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Fashion-Forward
Vintage Voyager Menswear
The Old New World Part 2 Editorial is Retro-Inspired
Dynamic Diva Runways
The Iceberg Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Fur-Clad
Submerged Dancer Portraits
These Howard Schatz Photos are Magical and Breathtaking
Lace-Masked Celeb Siblings
The Olsen Twins Vogue Cover Labels the Duo the Best Dressed Sisters
Eerily Earthy Accessories
Jewelry by Eric Saeter is Enticing
14 Hot Jessica Hart Editorials
From Naughty Nun Photoshoots to Baggy Bohemian Jumpers
Mysterious Sunless Snapshots
'High and Low' by Olivia Locher Takes a Dark Approach
Sisterly Love Editorials
The Mario Sorrenti W Magazine Shoot Stars Elle and Dakota Fanning
Eclectic Iconography Runways
The Ashish Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is All About Pattern
Shadowy Secret Garden Shoots
Milan Vukmirovic Captures 'Fashion for Men Now' in a Mystical Light
Creepy Conjured Friendships
A Childhood Activity is Made Frightening in This Shoot by Que Duong
Revealing Rooftop Editorials
Rick Day Showcases Model Kevin Baker in His Latest Work
Religiously Regal Runways
The Lacroix Homme Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Church-Ready Looks
Fashionable Negatives Photography
The 'Glamour Spain On Film' Shoot Stars Alina Lie
Designer Dinosaur Lookbooks
The Ricardo Andrez Spring/Summer 2012 Line is Ferocious
Chic Coated Catwalks
The Emilio Pucci Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Glamorous
Religious Figure Fashion Recreations
Loren Kemp for The Guardian Weekend Shoot is Beautiful
Sacrilegious Shockvertising
The Latest Print Ads for Borgia are Sinful
Terrestrial Themed Accessories
The Odelie Chan Hubble Collection Has a Bold Aesthetic
Literary Punk Accessories
'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Inspires the TomTom Spring 2012 Line
Steamy Swimmer Shoots
The Emil Monty Freddie Touchpuppet Photos Make a Splash
Rock Star Couture Looks
The Maria Escoté Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Punk Luxury
Playful Fete Photography
'Let's Party' by Igor Oussenko is Jubilantly Fashionable
Cross-Stitched Photography
Inge Jacobson & Sebastian Faena Team Up to Create Vintage-Styled Art
Balloon-Toting Menswear
The SUITEBLANCO Campaign Prepares for a Colorful Spring
Risque Monochrome Styles
The Kat Cordts Marie Claire Turkey Editorial Features a Classic Look
Golden Headphone Jewelry
The Earbuds Bracelet Seems Modeled After the Apple Product
Romantically Postmodern Runways
The LE Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Will Have You Falling in Love
Ferocious Flapper Fashion
This Julie by Tommy Andresen Touchpuppet Shoot is a Hot Twist on Vintage
Kooky Celeb Campaigns
Helena Bonham Carter Spices Up the Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Collection
Clobbered Celeb Awareness Ads
The ISPCC Anti-Bullying Campaign Fights Child Abuse
Mohawk Temptress Shoots
The Dazed & Confused December 2011 Issue is Full of Flair