CC is having a religious experience! Whether a jewel unto itself or a decorative element on a garment, the cross has been resurrected, and is being worshipped by design houses such as Lacroix, Givenchy, McQueen and Garrard. 
Christian Lacroix Spring 2008, at top left, via nymag.com
Christian Lacroix Couture, cross detail
Chado Ralph Rucci
Givenchy
Givenchy, via nymag.com
The iconography of the cross is perhaps most comfortably ensconced in necklaces, as evinced by the multitude of crosses adorning Givenchy's runway chains, pictured at right.
Even the Project Runway designers got in on the trend (see red cross at left, via nymag.com).
Christian Lacroix Fall 2008 Couture, at right
Christian Lacroix Couture, cross detail
Chado Ralph Rucci
Givenchy
Givenchy, via nymag.com
The iconography of the cross is perhaps most comfortably ensconced in necklaces, as evinced by the multitude of crosses adorning Givenchy's runway chains, pictured at right.
Even the Project Runway designers got in on the trend (see red cross at left, via nymag.com).
This lovely Vania Nielsen crystal pearl Maltese cross necklace is currently on sale at intermixonline.com.
Or you can get the look quite inexpensively with this charm necklace from forever21.com.
The appeal of the cross has expanded to include other jewels as well:How gorgeous are these Alexander McQueen bracelets, featured in French Vogue online?
CC is also drawn to this King Baby sterling silver crowned heart cross cuff. Visit chickdowntown.com.
And who wouldn't worship this Garrard black and white diamond ring? 
Delfina Delettrez makes a subversive statement with this gold, silver, onyx and diamond brooch by using a decorative serpent. This and previous photo via elle.com.
Delfina Delettrez makes a subversive statement with this gold, silver, onyx and diamond brooch by using a decorative serpent. This and previous photo via elle.com.A more colorful rendition is offered by Jay Strongwater; get his cross pin at Bergdorf Goodman for just over a hundred dollars.
If jewels aren't your thing, wear an Ed Hardy cross-emblazoned crewneck tunic. Go to bluefly.com to buy on sale!
If jewels aren't your thing, wear an Ed Hardy cross-emblazoned crewneck tunic. Go to bluefly.com to buy on sale!
Or sport these Forever 21 Maltese cross shorts.
Subtler still, wear your crosses cleverly woven into the pockets of your Habitual Standard Glory Pocket bootcut jeans! Purchase at revolveclo-thing.com.Fashion credits: Runway photos in this post courtesy style.com except where noted.
31 comments:
i like that cross necklace!
but the jeans are cool too.
I am in love with that sheer blouse at Givenchy. I want it bad!
How astute! You really nailed a trend here!
I've got a mosaic cross pendant from the Cistene Chapel shop in Rome-I'll have to dig this out for Autumn!!
I wasn't paying attention to this trend.
Thank you for calling it.
xx
those jeans are great and so are the rings:)
I LOVE the chains at Givenchy! I remember when I wanted a huge chunky cross necklace sooo badly! I only ever found small tiny things that just weren't going to cut it. I wan those Givenchy necklaces so bad (or is it only one necklace?) Awesome post!
I am not religious, but I love Crosses in jewelry.
The Christian Lacroix Couture, cross detail... So gorgeous...
ooh I love all this for a/w! and the colour in the first image is fab!
Although all of the designs are beautiful,I am not a big fan of wearing cross other than for religious purposes.
wow great observation! i had not even noticed all of the religious imagery that has been on the runway. i'm not sure if all the commercialism of a cross is sacreligious, but it's pretty interesting.
Nice idea's. I never knew that a cross could end up on a palate and turn out to be this devine! Haha, I'm stuck to listening to Cypress Hill songs too. They have me addicted some how. Lol. Thanks for commenting!
lovely!
Ahhh! I love gothic opulence done tastefully, I think it's simply divine. I don't care if people wear crosses, but for religious reasons it annoys me when people wear the rosary.
Fabulous post again! I fell hard for Givenchy for Fall (wow, that's a strange phrase). Love the post on the wet look too, it's tempting but def difficult to make work in the real world I think.
I really like the looks from Lacroix and the Givenchy layered necklaces are amazing. Great post!
i really love the cross theme in accessories and clothing.
and i didn't realize that you lived so close to me in connecticut! i didn't think ANY other bloggers lived here!
these are fantastic!!!
ive always love jewelries with a cross.. ive been looking for a black, long, rosary type necklace.. but FAILED :) thanks for the post!
I really like Chromeheart but King Baby is more affordable.
My mother loves to wear ornate crosses but whenever I've tried to I feel a little gothic - maybe I'll try again.
Hey! So good you know spanish! Bienvenida a la comunidad :D
I don't know, all that crosses... To large for me, even they look amazing with those outfits. Any way, if the models ended with backache, probably it would be for those accesories ha ha ha!
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Saludos!!
Simone
a mi me encantan las cruces... dan un toque muy especial a tu outfit, como de misterio...
tengo una pequeña coleccion de cruces y para mi entre mas grandes mejor :D
besos
aren't we all! The holy spirit has never been so chic!
I do love the gothic inspired looks that are coming out at the moment, especially because I am quite girly, I am eager to try a change! I would love to try the look from Givenchy's runway with their 10 billion chains!
lacroix is so impressive!
Those alexander mcqueen bracelet are gorgeous.
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thanks for the comment :) I specifically love habitual denim for that detail on their back pockets, I need to get some.
Not all the crosses mean the same and I don't understand why a person that is not catholic has to wear a cross.
Kisses
Vivi
what is with givency and me this seson?! just love it!
i like this post!!
and im in love with that lanvin necklace.
Personally I love Gucci and Missoni because they look very ethnic and this is a tendency which I adore.
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