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- Christian Symbology in Vogue Portugal and the Influence of Religiosity on 21st Century Women's FashionPublication . Bernardo, Vitória Rodrigues; Moura, Catarina Grácio de; Duarte, Cristina Maria LeitãoReligion has been known to constrain its members' desires and thoughts, as well as to control their physical bodies through clothing (Arthur, 1999; 2000), creating rules and inscriptions of particular significance to female bodies that not only carry social meanings but can also be used as evidence of how a specific individual is (or not) on the “right and true path”. The fact that Portugal was born as a Catholic country remained culturally relevant throughout its history, evident in the prevalence of Catholic references, the lack of religious diversity and the difficulty, until the second half of the 20th century, of separating Church and State. Addressing areas such as the theory, sociology, and theology of clothing, alongside gender studies and consumer behaviour, this thesis explores how religious beliefs and cultural practices influence contemporary Portuguese women's fashion choices and how Christian symbolism is represented in 21st-century media culture, with a specific focus on Vogue Portugal. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines the following: a detailed analysis of 241 Vogue Portugal issues published between 2002 and 2024, an online survey of 469 Christian women in Portugal, as well as in-depth interviews with 33 Christian women from various denominations, and four experts in the fields of fashion and religion. Findings reveal a significant and increasing presence of Christian references in the magazine, often appropriated for aesthetic or critical purposes, rather than strictly religious ones, which might reflect a secularisation trend while still acknowledging Catholicism's enduring cultural impact in the country’s visual culture. The study also demonstrates that, while fundamentalist interpretations of modesty in dress are not widely adhered to among Portuguese Christian women, religiosity significantly influences these women’s fashion choices, particularly concerning modesty and their perception of the appropriateness of the use of religious symbols in fashion design. This thesis contributes significantly to the underexplored intersection of fashion and religion in Portugal, highlighting the dynamic interplay between cultural heritage, media representation and individual expressions of faith.