Designers are appealing to our desire to decorate, now that we are “consuming” again. There isn’t much subtlety here because it’s the age of social media sharing, and these graphic patterns, colors and over-scaled embellishments are photogenic. The Maximalism trend relates who we are, what we want to show the world, literally, in pictures. So slip on your oversized spectacles, here are a few ways I am seeing Maximalism evolve into interior design. by Jana Platina Phipps
Baroque Fashion
Fall fashion is full of pattern play, multi-media textures, and all-over embellishment. From royal to bohemian style, this season is a sensual feast reminiscent of the Baroque era with vivid details of grandeur. OPPOSITE PAGE: Photo of Iris Apfel via S Moda. THIS PAGE from top left: Gucci was this season’s media darling with a daring mix of jacquard silk and brocades overlaid with ribbons and gold bespoke passementerie. Photo via Vogue.com. • Frogs, brooches, badges, embroidery, and velvet ribbon coexist in a single garment on the Dolce & Gabbana catwalk for both casual and formal wear. Some may call this Ungapatchka, a Yiddish word describing something overly ornate, or ridiculously over-decorated. Photos via Vogue.com. NEXT PAGE top and bottom far left: Balmain’s designer, Olivier Rousteing, is famous for his creative, labor-intensive, hand-knotted and ornamented clothing. His devoted followers call themselves the Balmain Army and they are truly dedicated to the cause of embellishment and decoration. Photos via Vogue.com. Window Fashion Vision | 69