It was abundantly used in the roman catholic churches during the classical, neoclassical, and renaissance eras then waned during the baroque period when brown took on washed hues of bone and beige. The fashion then followed in the embroidered robes and dress styles that coincided with styles worn by the rich and famous, and was often used in combination with hints of gold and burgundy. Velveteen fabrics oftentimes reflected the rich mahogany tones found in brown throughout the Victorian era and evolved into variations of brown used with the colors plum and sapphire in Italy, France, and Greece-- especially in conjunction with suede. Additionally the color has a marked correlation to rich royal tones, and has ultimately evolved purely as it correlates to the colors used along with it in various palettes and combinations. Jade has accompanied brown more and more frequently over the past couple of centuries, and the duality between Jade and purple mixing into variations of brown can be recognized during the past and present as well. This especially can be seen during the late 1700's and early 1800's when America was undergoing development. The fashion and the interior designs are often linked over time to the browns that were in style. Recently brown has been popular in the art and design periods of Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, traces found in the Bauhaus, and brown is still an important focus point in many popular tapered dress styles. Often brown is now enhanced with the contemporary flair of brilliant accent colors: red, turquoise, lime, royal blue and gilded gold. In fact, chocolate is a hot fashion color for the upcoming fall and winter seasons, so it is still history in the making as we speak. And don't forget the recent popularity of the chocolate diamonds in jewelry!