Do You Wear Religious Symbols?
Source Do You Wear Religious Symbols? Why yes I do; I like to show my faith. Nope, I think it's tacky. Only with jewelry. Other — do tell! Read more
Is It in Poor Taste to Wear Religious Symbols as Fashion?
Crosses, rosaries, Buddha, evil eye protectors, etc. Source Is It in Poor Taste to Wear Religious Symbols as Fashion? It most certainly is. Holy symbols should be off limits in fashion. Not really: It's not THAT big of a deal. No! As long as you love it, I say wear it. Other - do tell! Read more
Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Holy Cross!
Fashion fanatics, take note: crosses have made their way back on the runways. Pucci, Lanvin, and Moschino all showed a version of the cross as accessory, layered with other necklaces and earrings. It brought us back to our favorite cross-wearing star, Madonna, who made that and wearing Kabbalah bracelets en vogue. What do you think of designers using religious symbols as part of their fashion Read more
The Evolution of the Wedding Dress
If you're a bride this wedding season, you know that as soon as you have the ring on your finger, it's time to start thinking about the dress you'll wear on the big day. But do you know how today's bridal fashion traditions came about? From cultural and religious influences to color symbolism, walk with us through the history of the wedding gown. Read more
France's Burqa Ban Starts Today
Starting today, any woman in France wearing the burqa or niqab Muslim veil in public will face a fine of over $200 and take a course in French citizenship. And anyone found forcing a woman to wear a veil will be subject to a $40,000 fine. The all-covering veils have been a hot topic in France for years with different interests taking various positions. Nicolas Sarkozy's government says the veil Read more
This Just In: Merkx+Girod Architects Win 2007 Dutch Interior Design Prize
Unlike the converted cathedral that I mused over in September, Merkx+Girod Architects' redesign of the former Dominican Church in Maastricht, Holland, is for all eyes to see. Merkx+Girod were approached by the Dutch booksellers Selexyz (think Barnes & Noble), who asked them to convert the thirteenth-century church into a modern bookstore. Their redesign carried the year, making them the Read more
