Baroque

Baroque is a lavish, dramatic style inspired by the aesthetic of 17th–18th-century European art with its love of luxury, movement and theatricality. In fashion, baroque is heavy precious fabrics (velvet, brocade, silk), rich gold embroidery, elaborate lace, voluminous sleeves, deep saturated colours and an abundance of décor. The style celebrates excess as beauty: the more sparkle, ornament and texture, the better. Historically the baroque costume reflected the power and wealth of the aristocracy and monarchs. Baroque motifs are regularly brought back into modern fashion by designers (above all Dolce & Gabbana, Versace) — with their gold patterns, baroque prints and opulent luxury. Baroque is a style of grandeur, sensuality and confident, unapologetic luxury that is not afraid to be noticed.