# Robust Modern Baroque Fashion Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2018 is Inspired by the Catholic Church By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-28 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-baroque-fashion References: [vogue](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2018-ready-to-wear/dolce-gabbana) The [modern baroque fashion silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) in the [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-clubs) 2018 Ready-to-Wear collection don't only stand out with vibrant cut velvet or sumptuous embroidery, but strike the audience with the runway's [bold reference to the Catholic Church](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) and its "artistic glories of faith and power." The Fall 2018 runway began in a rather futuristic way with eight drones, carrying the season's handbag selection. After this, the procession took a sharp turn and embraced the stylistic values of modern baroque fashion with strong references to the Catholic Church in "exquisitely crafted Vatican City vestment brocades" and glamorously patterned suits with era-appropriate embroidery. Toward the show finale, a girl who wore a black suit and a clerical collared shirt swept the floor behind the modern baroque fashion ensembles. Not only a nod to Catholic traditions, this one was also a humorous reference to how Dolce and Gabbana first met. Photo Credits: [Kim Weston Arnold](http://www.kimwestonarnold.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Baroque Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate baroque elements and religious symbolism into modern fashion designs. - **Bold Religious References:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or experiences that boldly reference religious symbols and traditions in a modern and inclusive way. - **Futuristic Runway Presentations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative methods, such as the use of drones, to showcase fashion collections on the runway. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional elements with contemporary designs to create novel fashion trends and styles. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate religious and cultural references into luxury goods to appeal to a specific target market. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and futuristic runway shows that captivate audiences and redefine the fashion event experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dominican Heritage-Inspired Fashion Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)