It is curious how every season styles which are totally opposed to each other tend to converge. Hence minimalist silhouettes intermingle with rich details in one and the same fashion-parade or bring new nuances within a collection by a famous designer. One of these trends towards excess is the resurgence of the baroque wave which impregnates the winter fabrics of recent years in a new interpretation of seventeenth- century aristocratic luxury.

Palatial in spirit, in fashion Baroque is visible in the hyper-aesthetic garments, full of details whose function is ornamental. The fabrics are rich in textures, embroidered, with metallized linen and trimming details. Within this trend velvet stands out as the king of fabrics; there are silk brocades, lace and materials with a soft relief which become a pleasure to touch. The prints are inspired by the floral mosaics of tapestries in complex works of art.

In the new baroque the colours are vibrant, preserving that majesticality which is linked to the aristocracy of old. Dark shades such as aubergine, ultramarine or khaki contrast with pale ones such as coral, mustard and turquoise. Pastel colours are newly resurgent in the form of pale pink, baby-blue and sea-green inspired by the dresses of Queen Marie-Antoinette.
This trend finds habitual use in interior decoration, in curtains, cushions, covers and other accessories which transform the home into a palace. On the cat-walk fashion-houses such as Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace or Alexander McQueen frequently hark back to the baroque style.

Here we will leave you with some of our inspirations, such as how our fabrics have become affected by this so evocative trend. You will find more here.