Ines Di Santo | Photo Courtesy of Ines Di Santo
Hello from New York! Emily here, reporting back from New York Bridal Fashion week on all the hottest Fall/Winter 2020 collections.
Viktor & Rolf | Photo Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf / Marijke Aerdens
Bridal Market happens twice a year in NYC, in April and October (you can check out my recap of last April’s highlights here).
Eisen Stein | Photo Courtesy of Eisen Stein
The October show is the bigger of the two, with lots of high-impact runaway shows and all the designers vying to show their latest and greatest.
Monique Lhuillier | Photo Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier
This market, designers were focused as much on weighty topics like inclusivity and sustainability as on aesthetics. Models were more inclusive than ever before, with lots of designers featuring plus-size models, Theia including a model in a wheelchair in their runaway show, and Galia Lahav‘s campaign video for their new collection starring a transgender model.
Peter Langner | Photo Courtesy of Peter Langner
But I know you’re here for the dresses, so let’s go…
PEARLS
Lee Petra Grebenau | Photo Courtesy of Lee Petra Grebenau
Pearls are positively everywhere. Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Lee Petra Grebenau even named her latest collection “Fields of Pearls,” and it’s a totally fitting description for that stunner above.
Valentini Spose | Photo Courtesy of Valentini Spose
Anne Barge | Photo Courtesy of Anne Barge
But don’t think that pearls = demure. I love how designers like Anne Barge are subverting the stereotype.
Leah Da Gloria | Photo Courtesy of Leah Da Gloria
POCKETS
Suzanne Neville | Photo Courtesy of Suzanne Neville
It seems like every season there are more and more wedding dresses with pockets out there!
Viktor & Rolf | Photo Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf / Marijke Aerdens
The Dessy Group | Photo Courtesy of the Dessy Group
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Berta | Photo Courtesy of Berta
Feathers were EVERYWHERE this season.
Costarellos | Photo Courtesy of Costarellos
On hems, sleeves, toppers… you name it, it’s been covered with feathers by some bridal designer this season.
Justin Alexander | Photo Courtesy of Justin Alexander
Ines Di Santo | Photo Courtesy of Ines Di Santo
MINIS
Lee Petra Grebenau | Photo Courtesy of Lee Petra Grebenau
Minis aren’t exactly new to the bridal scene, but there seem to be more and more of them every season.
Hermione de Paula | Photo Courtesy of Hermione de Paula
There’s such a diversity of styles – perfect if you’re looking for something fun and flirty to change into for a second dress!
The Dessy Group | Photo Courtesy of the Dessy Group
Even your bridesmaids can get in on that min action.
CORAL
Berta | Photo Courtesy of Berta
I saw a bunch of gowns with gorgeous coral-looking patterns, usually in beading. It’s a nice change from your typical florals, and straddles that line between nature-inspired motif and abstract design just about perfectly.
Inbal Dror | Photo Courtesy of Inbal Dror
DARE TO BE BARE
Pnina Tornai | Photo Courtesy of Pnina Tornai
Sky-high (or should that be thigh-high?) slits are popping up just about everywhere this season.
Inbal Dror | Photo Courtesy of Inbal Dror
As are sheer panels, cutouts, and the most plunging of necklines.
Galia Lahav | Photo Courtesy of Galia Lahav
SUSTAINABILITY
Halfpenny London | Photo Courtesy of Halfpenny London
Coming on the heels of Greta Thunberg’s appearance at the UN, it’s no surprise that sustainability was a hot topic this market. Lots of designers are taking on various initiatives to make their lines more eco-friendly.
One favorite designer who’s been championing reduce-reuse-recycle since before it was cool? Halfpenny London. This British designer’s long made a habit of finding creative uses for fabric scraps – like the delicate tulle flowers on these sweet puff sleeves.
So there you have it! What are your favorite looks for Fall ’20? Let me know in the comments!
