# Catholic-Inspired Haute Couture Exhibitions The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Exhibit is Heavenly By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-museum-of-art References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/07/heavenly-bodies-fashion-catholic-imagination-exhibition-costume-institute-metropolitan-museum-of-art-new-york/) & [metmuseum.org](https://www.metmuseum.org/) The celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City artistically exhibits the strong impact the Catholic church has on the stylistic development of haute couture. In a rich line-up of heavenly silhouettes, lavishly embellished gowns and overtly majestic ornaments, the museum's Costume Institute and the Department of Medieval Art exhibit a jaw-dropping display of one-of-a-kind ready-to-wear haute-couture designs. The Metropolitan Museum of Art boasts its 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' exhibit not only as visual entertainment, however. The institution seeks to stress the indubitable correlation between religion and fashion. The exhibition features world-renowned designers like Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and more. With its thematic, the exhibit motivates the fashion creatives to tap into their Catholic upbringing and "acknowledge its significant influence over their imaginations." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Catholic-inspired Haute Couture:** The Catholic church's influence on haute couture inspires designers to create unique garments with religious themes. - **Stylistic Development of Fashion:** Exploring the stylistic impact of Catholicism on fashion creates opportunities for designers to push creative boundaries. - **Religion-fashion Correlation:** Highlighting the relationship between religion and fashion encourages designers to incorporate religious symbolism into their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can embrace Catholic-inspired haute couture to create innovative and thought-provoking collections. - **Art Exhibitions:** With Catholic-inspired art exhibits, museums can attract a wider audience and foster dialogue between fashion and religion. - **Costume Design:** Costume designers can draw inspiration from Catholicism to create awe-inspiring outfits for theater and film productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Luxury Brand Legacy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Timeless Patterned Textile Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilewich-collection.md) - [Concept-Driven Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miya-ando-x-saint-laurent.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md)