# Haute Couture Religious Figures The Virgin Mary Louis Vuitton Statue Mixes Fashion and Religion By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-mary-louis-vuitton-statue References: [luxuo](http://www.luxuo.com/art/virgin-mary-louis-vuitton.html) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com/) The devil wears [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-1), but Virgin Mary wears Louis Vuitton. Francesco De Molfetta is the creator and the one who came up with the [Virgin Mary Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-sign-language) statue. Combining a well-known luxury designer with a well-known religion figure is creative and inspiring. This statue is of the Virgin Mary with a veil that is covered in the iconic "LV" logo of Louis Vuitton. The Virgin Mary Louis Vuitton is one perfect gift for fashionistas who also love religion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 86% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Religion Mashup:** The combination of luxury brands and religious figures presents an opportunity to disrupt traditional religious iconography and appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashionable Religious Art:** The incorporation of high-end fashion labels in religious sculptures offers a new avenue for artists and designers to create unique and provocative works that blend spirituality and style. - **Religious Brand Collaborations:** Collaborations between religious organizations and luxury brands provide an opportunity to reach new audiences and generate interest by merging faith and fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore the fusion of fashion and religion, creating avant-garde pieces that challenge conventional notions of religious art. - **Luxury Fashion and Design:** Luxury fashion brands can consider partnerships or limited-edition collections that incorporate religious themes, appealing to fashion-conscious consumers seeking unique and symbolic pieces. - **Religious Marketing and Merchandising:** Religious organizations, museums, and gift shops can explore collaborations with luxury brands, offering exclusive merchandise that bridges the gap between faith and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Fashion House Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-vivienne-sur-malle.md) - [Architectural Luxury Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-frank-gehry.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii.md) - [Statement-Making High-Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuosity-high-jewelry.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami.md) - [Bouquet-Themed Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-bouquet-bag.md) - [High-End Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-v.md) - [Chocolate-Crafted Intricate Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md)