Womenswear

NARDOS Bridal Fall 2026

October 16, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Most of love historical film dramas. Think “Gilded Age,” “Age of Innocence,” “House of Mirth,” so forth and so on. Those historical dramas, particularly those from the Edwardian and Victorian Age are great reflections are luxurious, dramatic, embellished gowns with long trains, hourglass waistlines, and heavily jeweled and embellished luxury fabrics. This was the focal point of Imam Nardos’ fall 2026 bridal collection.

This fall 2025 bridal collection was a homage to a bygone era. This ‘Victorian Rosettes’ collection reflects a time when romance was treated as art and every detail carried meaning. Inspired by the sculptural silhouettes and poetic elegance of Victorian design, the collection reimagines heirloom beauty for the modern bride.

Each gown is conceived as a timeless treasure, not simply something to wear, but something to keep, to pass down, and to hold close as part of a lasting story of love and legacy. Interestingly, there are lots of floral embellishments in this collection as well as 3-D floral cutouts. These floral embellishments aka rosettes add to the sumptuousness of the bridal gowns, still down with modern techniques, elevating this bridal collection from just a fashion dissertation of days gone by.

As with all NARDOS bridal collections, this is not a bridal collection that is steeped in simplicity and minimalism. Though there are some bridal gowns in this collection that are less embellished and awe-inspiring, for the most part most of the collection is for that bride looking to make a statement on her very special day.

Images courtesy of Atelier PR

In this bridal collection, Imam Nardos demonstrates that looking back and bringing it forward is a good thing. And since this a one-of-a-kind experience for most bridal consumers, why not make this purchase your whimsical fantasy and fairytale dream.

William S. Gooch

Mark Ingram Bridal Fall 2026

October 16, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

When it comes to bridal brands who understand how to pull from the past while injecting innovative modern techniques and craftsmanship, the inimitable Mark Ingram is without parallel. And his fall bridal 2025 demonstrates Ingram’s genius at combining vintage silhouettes with an injection of modernity.

While some bridal designers approach the marriage of classic silhouettes and modern innovations with trepidation, this blend has become a part of Mark Ingram’s design DNA. Inspired by the women in his life, namely his mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Ingram infused these women’s elegance and charm that paid homage to those classic bridal silhouettes of the 1940s and 1950s.

While this fall 2026 collection harkens back to classic bridal silhouettes of the 1940s and the 1950s, Ingram’s modern interpretation of classicism transforms this collection that evokes emotion and a sense of nostalgia. Modern consumers will possess timeless garments that a fresh and current and meet the needs of modern consumers.

Some of the modern touches that Ingram employs in the fall 2026 collection is the architectural approach to several of the garments. And this architectural approach is applied with lightness that promotes ease of movement. There is also sustainability assets in this collection reflected in recycled glass beading and not letting any of the extra materials go to waste.

Vintage elements include Dior dotted bustline and many off-the-shoulder bridal garment that was so indicative of the ‘va va voom’ aesthetic found in 50s silhouettes. That said, the vintage elements don’t just start and stop with those elements. Each element is combined with some modern touches that can entice modern consumers.

Images courtesy of Mark Ingram

Standout looks in this collection, includes, but is not limited to the corded lace strapless “baby” A-line gown with small sweep, Duchess satin bow at waist, tiered plisse tulle overshirt with Duchess satin waist band and bow closure, off-the-shoulder gown with ruched taffeta bodice and Mikado mermaid skirt, organza sleeveless yoked bateau neckline gown with tea-length bubble hem skirt, strapless Mikado tea-length gown with ruched sweetheart neckline and contoured bodice seams, and Duchess satin column gown with ruched sweetheart strapless neckline and contour bodice seaming.

William S. Gooch

Claire Pettibone Bridal Fall 2026

October 16, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

After 20 years in the business, Claire Pettibone knows a thing or two—or twenty—about designing bridal collections. Bridal designers are under a little less pressure to design in a constant state of newness, as they often focus on variations of a theme (white gowns, princess gowns, etc.). However, like all fashion sectors, the bridal industry has trends that come and go.

Rather than give in to the pressure of trends or come up with multiple new variations on a theme, this season Claire Pettibone decided to revive her archive. Pettibone created an entire retrospective of her 20 years of bridal designs. Appropriately titled “The Archive Collection,” Pettibone reintroduced gowns that had been requested by brides throughout the years because, at the end of the day, who is fashion about if not the customer? The collection included three new designs inspired by the archives and three new archival-inspired pieces.

The six styles that were the focus of “The Archive Collection” include Midnight, Toulouse, Memory, Treasure, Forget Me Not, and Cherish. Midnight is from Claire Pettibone’s 2009 Rock’n’Roll bridal collection and features French embroidery, jeweled straps, and a black tulle train. Memory is new to the archives and features French embroidery, a velvet-inlaid beaded waist, and a delicate peplum. Toulouse is from the 2012 Beau Monde collection and features silk ribbon and embroidered lace. Treasure is new to the archives and features embellished floral embroidery. Forget Me Not is a revival style from the 2007 Le Jardin de Monet collection and is a silk slip dress draped in ribbons and flowers. Cherish is a new blush floral embroidered gown with silver accents.

In a time when marriage rates are declining and America is facing a tumultuous economy amid a government shutdown and layoffs at major companies like Meta, Amazon, and IBM, Claire Pettibone made a smart choice to revive styles she already knows sell well. The brand has long been known for its vintage inspiration, but this time, instead of dialing it back to mom’s and grandma’s wedding days, they looked back through their last 20 years for a retrospective.

Bridal Fashion Week also featured new styles all tied together by Claire Pettibone’s signature details, such as delicate lace, embroidery, and hand-painted florals. While it might seem like Claire Pettibone was playing it safe, the collection was also a love letter to the fans of her brand who have kept her going for two decades.

Images courtesy of Claire Pettibone

Ultimately, Claire Pettibone created a collection both rooted in nostalgia and moving forward for the next generation of brides. She offered something old and something new, and there were even some hints of blue. The story of the brand goes on as the next bride marches down the aisle.

—Kristopher Fraser

Nicole + Felicia Bridal Fall 2026

October 15, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Perhaps, the top bridal show of the fall 2026 season was the Nicole + Felicia bridal fall 2026 show. There was lots of glitz and glam, as well as modern innovation.

In the tenth-year anniversary bridal collection, the design team at Nicole + Felicia honored the artistry passed down through decades of family production heritage. There are several signature design elements that are sprinkled throughout this collection. Those signature elements are the floral elements that pop up in various expressions, as well as the refined corsetry which is a core element of the Nicole + Felicia aesthetic.

What stands out most in this outing are the bridal options for the modern bride. There are cocktail dresses, fit-to-flare gowns, mermaid silhouettes, princess gowns, etc. Additionally, there are bridal garments for every jointure of the bridal event from the rehearsal dinner to the nuptial ceremony to the reception.

With Nicole + Felicia bridal garments, every stage of creation, from sketch to stitch, is executed with meticulous care to achieve flawless quality and our signature aesthetic. Refined corsetry sits at the heart of the collection, paired with dramatic, yet impeccably engineered structure that highlights the body’s natural shape. Signature floral elements with elegant, clean lines—a hallmark of Nicole + Felicia—soften the architecture and bring a sense of organic movement.

Images courtesy of Atelier PR

As one of the standout bridal collections during New York Bridal Week fall 2026 collection, Nicole + Felicia are setting a standard of how to present bridal collections that can appeal to a variety of bridal consumers. Other bridal brands need to stand and take notice!!

—William S. Gooch

Ese Azenabor Bridal Fall 2026

October 15, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Although Ese Azenabor’s fall 2026 bridal collection only contained 11 bridal garments, the 11 bridal garments exhibited the depth and wealth of the brand’s design aesthetic and Azenabor’s genius.

If glamorous, awe-inspiring bridal wear is what you are in the market for, then Ese Azenabor is the brand for you!! Never failing to deliver her design aesthetic of unforgettable, eye-catching bridal wear that makes pulses race. This collection was no exception.

Ezenabor’s fall 2026 bridal collection was held in her decked out bridal store on 91^st and Madison. And true to form the street traffic was astonished by the incredible collection that the fashion press and fashion industry professionals experienced.

Azenabor provides bridal garments that every modern bride will need at every jointure of her bridal experience, from the rehearsal dinner to the bridal ceremony to the bridal reception. And true to form, there was lots of glitter and bling.

Standout looks in this collection are the dramatic high-low gown with scoop necklace covered in silk Mikado 3-D flowers, silk organza 3-D flowers, and beaded petal fabrication; silk Mikado ivory ballgown with Basque waist and sweetheart bodice featuring 3-D Mikado flowers throughout skirt and train; long sleeve mini dress featuring a plunge neckline and bell sleeves finished with pearl crystal trim, and drop waist ballgown with asymmetrical one shoulder in draped silk organza with sheer corset bodice and large 3-D rosettes.

Images courtesy of Atelier PR

For the fall 2026 season, Ese Azenabor has hit another homerun. And if you have deep pockets and are in the market for a take-your-breathe-away bridal gown, you know where to shop!!

William S. Gooch

Jane Hill Bridal Fall 2026

October 15, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

One of the highlights of our bridal season was receiving a coveted invitation to the 35^th anniversary of Jane Hill Bridal. Founded by the visionary designer Jane Hill and carried into the 21^st century by her beloved daughters Bella and Jasmine, this collection is an homage to the 1990’s.

Built on meticulous workmanship and unwavering attention to detail, this collection is designed to make every bride feel beautiful on her special day. What Fashion Reverie loved was the film that played before the runway show that transported us back to the 1990’s. Bella sharing her precious memories of her favorite hiding spot where she designed her own little collection while Jasmine shared how their house was covered in sketches, fabrics and glitter, beads, and mannequins.

Her daughters would grow up and take over this family-owned bridal company (along with their father) on 2013 and this anniversary collection highlighted their mother’s legacy. Under the direction of Bella and Jasmine, they have grown the brand from one shop to having the collection carried in over 100 stores and bridal boutiques across the world.

The collection featured oversized garden hats, corseted dresses with thigh-high slips and exquisite lace. The hats and gowns in crimson produced audible gasps of glee and anticipation for what would glide down the runway next.

Images courtesy of Jane Hill

Indeed, it was a celebration. We say Brava Jane Hill on your 35^th anniversary collection! Brava!

Renessta Olds

Hera Bridal Fall 2026

October 15, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

If you have never attended New York Bridal Week (NYBW) you are missing so much. Although NYBW is more industry based than New York Fashion Week (NYFW), the amount of elegance, beauty and innovation almost exceeds NYFW. And there is a lot less profiling and posturing. Thank the Gods!!

Hera is one bridal brand that is making an impact on the New York bridal market. The brainchild of bridal visionary Katie Yeung, Yeung is attempting to revolutionize the bridal industry with modern, yet timeless bridal gowns, setting a new standard of quality and elegance.

For their fall 2026 bridal collection, the Hera team created the ‘Luminaire’ collection, which is an ode to radiance, where soft glow meets sculptural elegance. Crafted for the bride who commands presence with quiet grace, each gown reflects a luminous balance of structure, fluidity, and timeless allure.

The Luminaire Collection draws from the chaos and beauty of the constellations—where fragments of the universe align in perfect harmony. Each gown is crafted with architectural precision, softened by luminous, intimate details. This balance of structure and delicacy reflects the duality of cosmic design: wild in inspiration yet refined in execution. Luminaire is created for the bride who shines from within, embodying both strength and wonder.

Images courtesy of Atelier PR

What stood out most in this collection was how Katie Yeung embraced modern brides of various sizes, creating and utilizing bridal silhouettes that looked best on brides that were in the curvy and plus-size demographic. Though this was a small bridal collection, there was something for every modern bridal consumer in this fall 2026 bridal collection. Bravo, Katie Yeung!!

—William S. Gooch

Ines Di Santo Bridal Fall 2026

October 14, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Does your wedding dress defy gravity?

As the build-up approaches for the highly anticipated film, “Wicked: For Good,” so too do fashionable infusions with the franchise. In an unlikely, yet perfect pairing, “Wicked” gets a bridal twist in the mind of bridal designer Ines Di Santo with a capsule collection inspired by the blockbuster hit.

The sister film to “Wicked” (aka the most successful Broadway adaptation of all time), starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, premieres on November 21. Directed by John M. Chu, the story catches Galinda and Elphaba in the timeline when a girl from Kansas (wink) arrives in their lives. Their once-sisterhood spins into something deeper, and their fraught relationship comes to a head. In Oz, they’re forced to face each other, and it might be for good.

Di Santo’s couture capsule, existing within her Fall 2026 Respira bridal collection, combines Ines Di Santo’s signature artistry with notes of inspiration from the film. A floaty Galindafied silhouette here, the wickedest jewel tones (including emerald, of course) there, and sparkles abound. The gowns nail the balance between Elphaba’s tonal severity and Galinda’s soft, blush-pink exterior.

What reveals itself is a collection that is reflective and representative of duality, sisterhood, friendship, and transformation. The collection is playful, whimsical, and simply thrillifying.

The gowns, marrying fashion and film, are part of Di Santo’s larger thesis; her Respira collection, which plays with ethereality and architectural elements like corseting, structured ruffles, Ozmopolitan motifs that mimic the emerald city, and the whimsical colors of Oz: greens, pinks, yellows, and baby blues.

Di Santo included five signature gowns for the collection, appropriately titled Glinda, Yellow Brick Road, Magic Slippers, Unlimited, and Elphaba.

Show Notes from the designer:

Glinda: “A dramatic ruffled ball gown in a soft ombré of layered tulle, featuring a corset embellished with delicate 3D flowers and butterflies. The design includes an outer cage-style corset, adorned with a shimmering crystal chain net, adding dimension and sparkle.”

Yellow Brick Road: “A sheer sheath gown with a flowing train, adorned in custom beading and crafted from soft yellow glass organza sourced from Japan.”

Magic Slippers: “This trumpet gown features circular-patterned beading and cascading organza ruffles from hips to hem, paired with a delicate short, beaded veil.”

Unlimited: “A multicolor sheath with a plunging V-neck and illusion back, adorned with amber floral beading, paired with a grand overskirt for a dramatic, empowering silhouette.”

Elphaba: “Trumpet gown with a ruched lace bodice and sheer beaded Chantilly corset with exposed boning, draped in black tulle, Paired with hand-beaded gloves and a feather cape.”

Each gown perfect for turning any dance floor into the Ozdust ballroom.

Images courtesy of Purple PR

The collection was celebrated over an intimate dinner at L’Abeille on Greenwich Street in New York City and included guests Marie Stella Foolchand, Peggy Foolchand, Cassidy Luer, Savanna Fore, Vanessa Zambito, Yunuen Soto, Elizabeth Lake, and Janny Kim.

The collection is available at select Ines Di Santo retailers worldwide. Find your retailer here.

Marley Gifford

Viktor & Rolf Bridal Fall 2026

October 14, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie loves the Parisian couture house of Viktor & Rolf so when they invited us to view their latest bridal collection, we dash over with bated breath! Viktor & Rolf’s Mariage fall 2026 collection evokes the spark that begins every creation: a bride’s presence, a mood, a detail “the prompt” that inspires a unique gown. With expert tailoring, refined technique, and emotional precision Viktor & Rolf’s gowns are a work of art featuring the marriage between imagination and craft.

With bold proportions, elegant lines and sculptural floral artistry, Fashion Reverie swooned over each piece presented. A-line gowns, voluminous ball gowns to sleek mermaid gowns to pant suits covered in flowers (on the jacket and the shortest shorts reception dinner looks or bachelorette party dress–there is something for everyone!

With luxurious fabrication and textiles mastery in faille organic cotton, mikados, gazar, organza and soft satin in the whitest of white and the creamiest of ivories, the bride-to-be is sure to fall in love with one of these couture bridal pieces. Just remember, these exquisite bridal creations are for those who have deep pockets, so come prepared!!

Images courtesy of Viktor & Rolf

Standout garments in this collection, include, but are not limited to the Sparkling Rose Waterfall Mermaid captures Viktor & Rolf’s creative essence. This exquisite bridal garment includes spiraling volants wrap around a hand-sculpted rose that bloom into a soft tulle train. The Sculptural Bubble Flare revisits mid-century glamour through modern form, while the Sculpted Pleats A-line introduces an intricate pleated texture developed exclusively for this season.

Renessta Olds

Ralph Lauren Spring 2026

September 18, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

If there is one designer who knows how to read American culture and turn it into a classic, sophisticated collection, it would be Ralph Lauren. As models drifted down the stairs of a Madison Avenue townhouse, you could hear a pin drop. The collection was soft, a touch bohemian, and deliciously feminine. Viewing the clothes, you felt as if you were walking in on a close friend getting ready for an event at her beach house. Coastal elements played into the collection from the second look onwards. Stripes, shell motifs, large, oversized hats, and lightweight white linens flowed as evidenced as the models down the runway.

The entire collection focused on prioritizing effortlessness. As if each garment had simply been flung on the model and happened to look this good. The soft lines and light neutrals helped with this. It was obvious that Ralph Lauren’s spring 2026 collection was leaning into the minimal look that has been growing so popular lately, but it wasn’t boring or beige. The sharp red dresses punctuated the quiet collection with a bang, much like your friend who drinks a few too many glasses of rosé at a beach party.

Images courtesy of tom+lorenzo.com

As for the accessories? It would be neglectful not to mention the sweeping, oversized sun hats once more. But the items that cemented Ralph Lauren has clearly been paying attention to the world’s need for a luxurious, sun-kissed vacation were the bamboo-handled tote bags, simple espadrille-styled shoes, and chunky, statement necklaces. We may have just finished Euro summer, but this collection will be what all the ‘it’ girls are wearing in Capri next summer.

—Sydney Yeager