# Christian Iconography Editorials The Way of Bizantinum Vogue Italia Fashion Story is Symbolic By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-way-of-bizantinum-vogue-italia References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/editorials/the-way-of-byzantinum/) & [vogue.it](http://www.vogue.it/en/talents/talents-shooting/2012/12/the-way-of-bizantinum) 'The Way of Bizantinum' [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Italia editorial shines a light on [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection) symbolism. Inspired by ancient Byzantine artworks, this vivid fashion story marries a religious inspiration with a clean aesthetic of [feminine modernity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). This striking image series features holy iconography that seems to illuminate a model's face. From traditional halo shapes to ornate framing details, the 'The Way of Bizantinum' Vogue Italia portrait series features gorgeous in-studio photography that is reminiscent of age-old art pieces. From its model's stoic stances to its perfect blend of contemporary styling and cultural traditions, this religiously themed editorial is a bold interpretation of a Christian context. Whether highlighting neon-lit backdrop elements or a designer-enriched wardrobe, this photoshoot boasts the perfect mix of past and present visual themes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Christian Symbolism in Fashion:** Exploring the fusion of religious iconography and contemporary fashion to create visually striking editorials with a deep cultural reference. - **Incorporating Traditional Artistic Elements:** Using elements from age-old art pieces, such as halo shapes and ornate frames, to create a modern and visually stunning aesthetic in fashion photography. - **Blending Cultural Traditions with Contemporary Styling:** Creating a bold synthesis of past and present visual themes by incorporating cultural traditions into the design and styling of fashion editorials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity to experiment with religious iconography and traditional elements in photography to create captivating visuals that stand out in the fashion industry. - **Fashion and Art Collaboration:** Collaborative projects between fashion designers and artists to create fashion collections that incorporate religious and cultural symbols for a unique and meaningful aesthetic. - **Fashion Editorial Publishing:** Exploring the use of religious and cultural symbolism in fashion stories to captivate and engage readers, offering a fresh perspective on fashion editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Joyous Spirit-Inspired Holiday Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md)