# Shocking Sacrilegious Shoots The Sophie Vlaming for 'Avantgarde' Magazine is Spiritual By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-12-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophie-vlaming-avantgarde References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/sophie-vlaming-klaas-jan-kliphuis-avantgarde/) & [avantgarde.nl](http://www.avantgarde.nl/) The Sophie Vlaming for 'Avantgarde' magazine puts religion on the line. The sacrilegious theme shines through in this editorial, as the stunning Sophie Vlaming dons the outfits of a nun and carries a rosary in a spiritual manner. The blood dripping from the model's eyes and intense white dresses make the shoot that much more spectacular. Truly an [avant-garde concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens), this shoot pushes the boundaries of what is expected from a magazine editorial. Captured by Klaas Jan Kliphuis, the Sophie Vlaming for Avantgarde magazine shoot gets Sophie sporting designer wear from the likes of [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026), Jil Sander, Valentino and Burberry Prorsum. The entire concept is extremely intriguing and could be potentially offensive to the church. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sacrilegious Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to push boundaries and challenge traditional religious symbols in their designs. - **Avant-garde Editorials:** Opportunity for magazines to create provocative and boundary-pushing content that sparks conversation and controversy. - **Religion-inspired Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore spirituality and religion through unconventional and controversial visual representations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create avant-garde designs that challenge traditional religious symbols and push fashion boundaries. - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazines can produce thought-provoking and controversial editorials that appeal to a daring and adventurous audience. - **Photography:** Photographers can capture spirituality and religion through unconventional and controversial visual representations, creating powerful and thought-provoking images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Statement-Making High-Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuosity-high-jewelry.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-collection.md)