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Religious fashion is increasingly prevalent, with more and more designers embracing religion and incorporating religious symbolism into their designs.
One of the first designers to depict religious symbolism was the eccentric Jean Paul Gaultier. In the early 90s, we can see crucifixes, church stained glass patterns, Jesus, or the “Virgin Mary” depicted in the designer’s clothing line. At that time, it wasn’t a buzz, but Jean Paul was onto something.
Today, nearly every designer has incorporated some religious symbolism in their designs. It has become a trend not only for clothing lines but also for fashion accessories. Take the Rosary necklace, for example. Now, high-end designers like Dolce & Gabbana offer them as part of their collections. This particular rosary gained instant global exposure when Dolce & Gabbana used David Beckham as a model to promote it. Once his photo appeared on the cover of a popular fashion magazine wearing the rosary, the buzz began.
If we ask ourselves why religious necklaces and religious bracelets are so special to us in this fast-paced life where religion isn’t as important as it once was, the only answer I can think of is that we, as individuals, still hold religion close to ourselves even though the outside world is moving away from it. Religion has been with us since the beginning of mankind, and even if we believe we are leaving it behind, it will always be with us.
Just think about how many teenagers are wearing rosaries, cross necklaces, prayer bracelets, Kabbalah bracelets, Star of David necklaces, and other religious jewelry today.
If you ask them why they wear it, most of them will say that it’s just an accessory, but if you ask them what it stands for, nine out of ten will be able to tell you.
Some may view this increase in religious jewelry as offensive, but consider it from a positive perspective. In this modern century where technology is taking over at an astonishing speed and religion is left behind, isn’t it a good thing to be reminded of it when we see someone wearing a religious necklace, religious bracelets, or other forms of religious fashion?
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