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Hello from New York! Emily here, reporting back from New York Bridal Fashion week on all the hottest Spring/Summer 2020 collections.
Grace Loves Lace | Photo courtesy of Grace Loves Lace
Bridal Market happens twice a year in NYC, in April and October (you can check out my recap of last October’s highlights here).
Yaniv Persy | Photo courtesy of Yaniv Persy
The April show is known for being a little lower-key than October’s, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t tons of fantastic new looks on display.
Halfpenny London | Photo courtesy of Halfpenny London
Because there definitely were.
Phuong My | Photo courtesy of Phuong My
Spring 2020 is looking to be a season of extremes, with clean hyper-minimalist gowns vying with some of the most opulent dresses you could ask for, dainty feminist looks like puffed sleeves and bows neck and neck with androgynous pieces like pants (and even shorts!) and fitted jackets.
Alon Livné | Photo courtesy of Alon Livné
When the looks are simple, they’re very, very sleek, and when they’re ornate they’re adorned with an ever-expanding range of playful details like 3D florals and celestial motifs.
Ines Di Santo | Photo ©FirstView
Basically, whatever you’re into, chances are there’s a wedding dress that’ll tick your boxes coming to a bridal boutique near you.
Lela Rose | Photo ©Taylor Jewell
Probably a whole bunch of them.
Jennifer Behr | Photo courtesy of Jennifer Behr
3d Florals
Gracy Accad | Photo ©Dan Lecca
We’ve been seeing 3D florals everywhere this year, from stationery to jewelry and beyond.
Halfpenny London | Photo courtesy of Halfpenny London
And they are all over the S/S 2020 bridal collections – such a fun way to add that little pop of distinction to your bridal style.
Inbal Dror | Photo courtesy of Inbal Dror
Seeing Stars
Luna Willow Bridal | Photo courtesy of Luna Willow Bridal
It’s not just florals making a smash on the catwalk this season – celestial motifs like stars, moons, and suns are popping up more and more, and personally I’m loving it.
Reem Acra | Photo courtesy of Reem Acra
They’re a great, unexpected alternative to your typical bridal adornments.
Grace Loves Lace | Photo courtesy of Grace Loves Lace
Put a Bow on It
Costarellos | Photo courtesy of Costarellos
Bows are all over the place this season – big or little, bustle or neckline, they’re the accent of the season.
Gracy Accad | Photo ©Dan Lecca
Off the Shoulder
Yaniv Persy | Photo courtesy of Yaniv Persy
Okay, so maybe calling this one a trend is pushing it a little – I mean, when is off-the-shoulder out?
Valentini Spose | Photo courtesy of Valentini Spose
It’s such a flattering style, and there’s something undeniably sexy about it, without requiring you to show too much skin.
Lee Petra Grebenau | Photo ©Masato Onoda
That said, elegant off-the-shoulder styles are more prevalent than ever this season, and I’m here for it.
Something Blue
Anne Barge | Photo © Seiji Fujimori
By now it’s old news that blush is the new white when it comes to bridal, and we’re still seeing lots of that this season – but we’re also starting to see more and more shades of blue. I know it sounds a little out there, but you might change your mind after seeing some of the beauties from the new season’s collections.
Vagabond Bridal | Photo courtesy of Vagabond Bridal
Minimalism
Karen Willis Holmes | Photo courtesy of Karen Willis Holmes
It seems the Meghan Markle effect is still going strong.
Caroline Castigliano
Minimalist chic styles are still on trend this season, perhaps thanks in part to the Duchess of Sussex’s strikingly simple choice of gown.
Andrea Hawkes | Photo courtesy of Andrea Hawkes
Whether you’re looking to go classic or modern, there’s a minimalist gown for you this season.
Reem Acra | Photo courtesy of Reem Acra
Maximalism
Yaniv Persy | Photo courtesy of Yaniv Persy
Or maybe you’re looking to the opposite end of spectrum?
Ines Di Santo | Photo ©FirstView
So are some of our favorite designers – in some instances, the same ones who’ve hopped on the minimalist bandwagon.
Mira Zwillinger | Photo courtesy of Mira Zwillinger
When dresses aren’t super simple, they’re trending toward the orante and opulent – we’re talking serious showstoppers.
Valentini Spose | Photo courtesy of Valentini Spose
Jackets
Phuong My | Photo courtesy of Phuong My
One cool chuppah coverup idea I’m starting to see more and more of is structured jackets.
Justin Alexander | Photo ©Dan Lecca
They’re definitely an unexpected choice, but such a great juxtaposition to an ultra-feminine gowns.
Reem Acra | Photo courtesy of Reem Acra
Puff Sleeves
Lihi Hod | Photo courtesy of Lihi Hod
On the other hand, dainty, feminine details are rocking the runaways too – puff sleeves being a prime example.
Alon Livné | Photo courtesy of Alon Livné
So there you have it! What are your favorite looks for Spring ’20? Let me know in the comments!
