9.26.2007
More Pagan (and Satanic) Fashion
The fashion/celebrity blog Jezebel takes a look at the latest issue of French "Vogue", and a fashion photo shoot "realized" by editor in chief Carine Roitfeld that focuses on the occult.
"...inside, we found the "Sacrement Inspiree" fashion shoot photographed by Terry Richardson and "realized" by editor in chief Carine Roitfeld. The theme? Voodoo/wicca/satanism!"
Fashion design by Alexander McQueen, photo by Terry Richardson.
Among the designers highlighted in the shoot is Alexander McQueen, who recently unveiled a witch-themed fashion line.
"McQueen, the greatest theatric in fashion, didn't just focus on witches, but ruminated visually on the occult, paganism and Egyptian devils. The only surprise is that the Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano has not since penned an editorial condemning the show."
As for the shoot itself, Roitfeld seems to be a fan of left-hand fashions and has inserted serveral "Satanic" symbols to spice up the mix, prompting Jezebel to exclaim that "Devil worship is the new black!"
Satanic fashion?
Will occult and Pagan themes continue to influence high fashion? Will any of the more sensible designs be co-opted by the masses? Will Satanism find new life in Haute couture? Does this predict a future in which Pagan festivals set the tone for fashionistas everywhere? These questions, and many more, remain to be answered.
Labels: Alexander McQueen, fashion, France, Jezebel, Paganism, Satanism, Vogue, Witchcraft
