# Sensualizing Religion Hedonic portrayals of religion push the boundaries of convention. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Apr 11, 2011 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensualizing-religion ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Sensualizing Religion trend? **Sensualizing Religion:** Sex and religion are perhaps two of society’s most taboo subjects, and marrying them no doubt brings out an unparalleled fascination among consumers. Photography, fashion and art focused on sensualized religion create controversy and push society’s buttons, testing the tolerance of today’s consumer. If such traditionally inappropriate themes can be embraced, there’s no telling how far brands can push marketing limits. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 14, 2010 to Mar 31, 2011 - Published: Apr 11, 2011 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Sensualizing Religion trend ### Sensualizing Religion Sensualized portrayals of religion push the boundaries of convention and test the tolerance of today’s consumers, creating controversial and fascinating themes for brands to embrace. ### Gothic Fashion Religious backdrops and gothic glamour create a dark, brooding mood that adds an artistically dark nature to fashion, offering opportunities to transform typical looks into something glamorous and breathtaking. ### Luxe Religious Accents Symbolic shapes and wearable sculpture with religious motifs create an interplay between fashion and Catholicism, offering an innovative opportunity for designers to utilize religious themes in their collections. ## What the Sensualizing Religion trend means for industry ### For Fashion Fashion professionals can utilize sensualized and gothic religious themes to create dark, moody editorials and incorporate religious motifs into their collections. ### For Art Artists can utilize the combination of sensualized and religious themes to create controversial and thought-provoking pieces that test societal boundaries. ### For Marketing Brands can push marketing limits by embracing traditionally inappropriate themes and utilizing religious motifs to create innovative and boundary-pushing advertisements. ## Trend signals for Sensualizing Religion Trend score 5.6 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 87%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 74% - Activity: 87% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sensualizing Religion trend 6 featured examples from Nov 14, 2010 to Mar 31, 2011. - [Religiously Dark Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camille-domain): Camille Domain Photographs Anzhela Turenko as a Lost Soul (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can leverage the trend of incorporating religious undertones to design clothing and accessories that tap into the growing demand for unique and symbolic fashi… - [Haute Religiontography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-rodwell): Melissa Rodwell's Photography Crosses Lines (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: New opportunities for photographers to experiment with unconventional themes and provoke discussions. - [Luxe Metallic Frocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gareth-pugh-winter-2011-collection): The Gareth Pugh Winter 2011/2012 Collection is Glamorously Dark (Category: Luxury) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in conceptual and boundary-pushing fashion designs. - [Rose-Tinted Rosary Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axarquic-lady-by-diego-diaz): Axarquic Lady by Diego Diaz is Religiously Ravishing (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can explore this trend to develop new lines of clothing and accessories inspired by religious and spiritual symbolism. - [Brooding Gothic Babes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-rodwell-chapel): The Melissa Rodwell Chapel Series is a Dark Take on the Occult (Category: Fashion) Implication: Design and produce fashion collections inspired by gothic aesthetics and the macabre. - [Piercing Prayer Pictorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-gone-rogue): Marcelina Sowa Poses for 'Being Bathory' in Fashion Gone Rogue (Category: Fashion) Implication: Utilizing unconventional themes and concepts can revolutionize the world of fashion photography. ## Recent trend clusters - [Small Luxuries](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/winter-beauty-sets) (Fashion) - [Anatomy Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/skeletal-sports-shoes) (Fashion) - [Protected Style](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/protected-style) (Fashion) - [Gentle Onboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/beginner-skincare-products) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Remarkably Comfortable Canadian Sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-the-label) - [Chunky Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-running-sneakers) - [Weatherproof Mid-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-mid-top-sneakers) - [Football Throwback Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-throwback-sneakers) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)