Baroque art was prevalent from the late 17th century to the early 18th century in Europe.
You may have seen a Baroque styled painting at a famous museum before. Baroque art is defined by its colorful, exaggerated, and detailed portrayal of movement and emotion – much like the way an actor brings to life a character on stage with a facial expression, or a single movement of his finger.
Translate this into fashion, and you’ve got an aesthetic that looks like it belongs in the palace of a European monarch rather than on the downtown city streets.
Baroque art was dressed up in every shape and form on the runways, from opulent brocade jackets to cascading velvet dresses and jewel-encrusted bodices.
