Crosses, communion dresses, clerical collars, vestment-like robes, pagan symbols… For a/w ’20, religiosity swept the runways. Style’s embrace, however, is not monotheistic – instead, the theme has become interwoven with personal reflections of faith, at a time when prayer, hope and love appear a saving grace.
In fact, one could happily attire oneself in the new order of habit and appear the picture of elegance. Consider Loewe’s diamanté-buckled pilgrim shoes as a starter, perhaps topped with a voluminous white dress by Cecilie Bahnsen. For pilgrimages both real and virtual, Yeezy’s furry wool trousers and padded vests might suit. There are also modest shirtdresses, blanket coats and Huarache sandals by Brother Vellies, and domed hoods by Marine Serre. For those seeking a less fervent approach, there’s a cornucopia of jewellery to hang…