A Minute in the Life of Maria: Fashion Trends: Baroque is Back, Baby

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Fashion Trends: Baroque is Back, Baby

Elaborate ornamentation, sensuous richness, drama, curving forms and complexity are all words that describe the style of the Baroque period, started around 1600BC in Italy. This dramatically ornate style was used to impress, demonstrating power and wealth. Ironically enough, this opulent style is back in a big way this Fall despite the state of our current economic conditions.

Brilliant golds, rich reds, embroidered arabesques and extravagant curving patterns-- these dresses are beautiful enough to hang on a wall.

// Nanette Lepore //

// Alexander McQueen //

// Asos //

// via Vogue Italy //

// Versace //

// Dorothy Perkins //

// Ronny Kobo //

// Tracy Reese //

// Versace //

// Alexander McQueen //

5 comments:

Jess @UsedYorkCity said...: So elegant! I'm loving the one by Dorothy Perkins...would be such a nice wardrobe addition!:-); October 11, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Rachel said...: Adore the ASOS dress!; October 11, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Fash Boulevard said...: totally obsessed with this trend. I'd take any of these. Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I'd love if you'd check out my post about the recent panel I was on for Giuliana Rancic's event. xo

www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com; October 11, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Love the broque style! I like the use of brilliant golds, rich reds, embroidery and beautiful curving patterns. Fabulous outfits!

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pattern society said...: Drama!! Great inspiration for fall; October 16, 2012 at 8:40 PM