Welcome to Fashioning Faith, a hub dedicated to religion and fashion research housed at Wake Forest University. Our collection analyzes garments and fashion pieces with religious significance.
Curated by scholars and students, this site offers in-depth examinations of how faith and style, religion and fashion, intertwine across a variety of contexts. From christening gowns to high fashion designs incorporating religious motifs, our entries provide historical context, religious significance, and fashion analysis.
We invite you to explore our growing collection of religion and fashion research and discover their rich dialogue and many intersections. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or simply curious about the role of religion in fashion, Fashioning Faith offers a unique lens on this compelling topic.
Join us as we unravel the threads connecting spiritual beliefs and sartorial expression, one stitch at a time.
Disclaimer: This project examines religious objects, dress, and symbols across a range of contexts. Some materials may be unfamiliar or sacred to particular communities. Presenting these materials for scholarly analysis does not represent endorsement of associated beliefs or practices by the author, Fashioning Faith, the Department for the Study of Religions, or Wake Forest University.