This collection translates elements of Christian faith into contemporary womenswear, drawing inspiration from sacred architecture and religious iconography. Garments are designed to express both reverence and wearability. Through delicate smocking, beading, and hand-designed prints, the collection balances devotion with softness. Silhouettes are influenced by priestly vestments and ceremonial garments, featuring layered volumes, gathered forms, and fluid shapes that echo traditional rituals. References to stained-glass windows, church ceilings, and rosaries are reinterpreted through surface decoration and texture. Each look evokes a quiet sense of reflection and sacredness, while remaining grounded in everyday dress. Beading traces the form of rosary strands, while geometric prints draw from cathedral glass and vaulted spaces. Garments are conceived as wearable testaments—subtle reflections of faith, offering a way to carry the sacred into the everyday.

Lois Idowu is a London-based fashion designer whose work centres on innovative pattern cutting, intricate embellishments, smocking, hand-drawn textile printing, and fabric manipulation. Her designs explore the intersection of craftsmanship and creativity, emphasizing texture and detail to create unique, expressive womenswear. With a strong focus on tactile elements and thoughtful construction, Lois continuously pushes the boundaries of contemporary fashion.

'Gospel in Garments' by Lois Idowu portfolio
'Gospel in Garments' by Lois Idowu portfolio
'Gospel in Garments' Look 1

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'Gospel in Garments' Look 1 BTS

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