10/31 12:42

Dark Glamour: 8 Times Fashion Embraced Witchcraft

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The connection between fashion, glamour, and the occult has deep historical roots, evident in fashion's repeated references to witchcraft and mystical themes. From Alexander McQueen's 2007 homage to his Salem Witch Trials ancestor, to Dior's 2024 collection celebrating powerful women like Joan of Arc, designers have drawn on witchcraft’s symbolism to convey strength and rebellion. Vivienne Westwood's 1983 "Witches" collection referenced Keith Haring's esoteric art and Haitian voodoo, while Rei Kawakubo’s recurring witchy themes for Commes des Garçons highlighted misunderstood yet powerful women. Gareth Pugh, collaborating with occult expert Simon Costin, and Dilara Fındıkoğlu’s controversial 2017 show in a London church also delved into dark folklore and satanic symbolism. Iconic imagery includes Kate Moss's witchy look for Martine Sitbon in 1993, which inspired later interpretations, like Hedi Slimane’s 2012 Saint Laurent collection that channeled indie-boho witch aesthetics. Fashion continues to explore witchcraft's rich legacy, merging mysticism with style to celebrate the season of the witch.
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