Manueline

An ornate Portuguese late-Gothic architectural and decorative style developed during the reign of King Manuel I (1495-1521) at the height of the Age of Discovery, characterized by elaborate maritime motifs including rope twists, coral, armillary spheres, and exotic flora woven into stone. In fashion, the aesthetic translates through richly embroidered textiles featuring rope-twist borders, coral and anchor motifs, elaborate layered detailing, jewel tones of navy and gold, and heavy silk brocades with densely patterned surfaces referencing Portugal's maritime empire.