# Religious Iconography Lace Tights The Lourdes Lace Tights by Eric M. Incorporate a Cross Pattern By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-tights References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/469731379786028915/Lourdes-Lace-Tights-by-Erica-M) & [ericam.net](http://ericam.net/aw2012/collection.php) Religious iconography -- specifically the cross -- has become a Hipster fashion staple as of late; the Lourdes [lace tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parade-that-lace) by Erica M. incorporate the popular religious symbol into your fall wardrobe. The tights are designed to emulate the style of a garter, with the wrought iron-inspired cross motif "fastening" to the [opaque section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leggs) that makes up the lower half of the tights. The lingerie-inspired tights are sure to add a seductive flair to any outfit. However, despite the risque design, the tights remain versatile: you can hide the [religious emblem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection) with a longer hemline during the day, and bare it with a flirty mini skirt in the evening. If you're not afraid of being blasphemous with this provocative religious-inspired look, then enjoy the contented gazes of passers-by as you sashay past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Religious Iconography in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new clothing items that incorporate religious symbols in a modern and fashionable way. - **Versatile Lingerie-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lingerie-inspired clothing pieces that can be easily transformed from a conservative day look to a more daring nighttime outfit. - **Provocative Fashion Statements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing items that challenge traditional norms and provoke attention and conversation. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine religious iconography with high fashion to create unique and memorable clothing lines. - **Lingerie:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate lingerie-inspired elements into everyday fashion to create a bold and sensual style statement. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new manufacturing techniques and materials that allow for intricate and detailed religious iconography in clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Red Neon Cross Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-cross-light-bulb.md) - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [Ultra-Light Intimates Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace.md) - [Ornate Floral Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-lance-top.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md)