Diva's worship of High Fashion

Diva

"They are beautiful as the angels and worship-worthy as one thousand Saints: Diva shows the precious couture creations." The December issue of the Austrian magazine, Diva, features an amazing Byzantine-Icons-inspired photoshoot dedicated to those who worship high fashion.

On the cover: Model Christina Almanova. Outfit: Jean Paul Gaultier.

Model Louise van de Vorst in Chanel.

Dress and over-the-knee boots: Franck Sorbier.

Dress: Adam Jones. Necklace: Bulgari.

Dress: Elie Saab. Necklace: Bulgari.

Coat: Christian Lacroix.

Dress: Christian Lacroix. Earrings with diamants and emeralds.

Dress and head wear: Chanel.

Jacket and blouse: Givenchy.

Dress and bolero: Armani PrivÃ©.

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