Once more to the brocades

More is more typifies the season's trend towards decadence with Baroque flourishes in elaborate fabrics, writes Ruth O'Connor.

River Island blouse €43, embellished top €67 and skirt €34.
River Island blouse €43, embellished top €67 and skirt €34.

Decadent dressing is a big theme this season with brocades, embroidery and embellishment featuring strongly in many collections.

It works well on the catwalk and is supremely suited to the winter season, but just how has it been interpreted for the high street, and how can you work this look without gilding the lily?

Dolce & Gabbana's A/W12 collection epitomises this trend - think black ...