The Vanity Faith Collection Brings Religious Touches into the Home
Vasiliki Marapas — September 5, 2013 — Art & Design
References: greeceisforlovers & coolhunting
'Vanity Faith: Preaching Ain’t Easy' is a new home design collection by Greece is for Lovers, which attempts to introduce Greek orthodoxy into a domestic sphere.
Two of the pieces in the collection are the Kalimavkion lamp, which recreates the look of hats Greek priests wear, and the wooden tissue boxes that have a cross carved on it. These extremely visual and minimalistic pieces showcase a union between modernity and tradition. Creator Thanos Karampanos suggests that the collection is another way of bringing religion in the home.
Essentially, Vanity Faith: Preaching Ain’t Easy re-purposes common household items and molds them into a Greek Orthodox aesthetic. If you’re into religion or Greek culture, definitely give this collection a look, as well as Greece is for Lovers.
Two of the pieces in the collection are the Kalimavkion lamp, which recreates the look of hats Greek priests wear, and the wooden tissue boxes that have a cross carved on it. These extremely visual and minimalistic pieces showcase a union between modernity and tradition. Creator Thanos Karampanos suggests that the collection is another way of bringing religion in the home.
Essentially, Vanity Faith: Preaching Ain’t Easy re-purposes common household items and molds them into a Greek Orthodox aesthetic. If you’re into religion or Greek culture, definitely give this collection a look, as well as Greece is for Lovers.
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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2. Religious Merchandise - Opportunity to cater to the demand for religious-themed home accessories and merchandise.
3. Cultural Lifestyle - Opportunity to target consumers interested in incorporating cultural and religious elements into their lifestyle through home decor.
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