At the start of this year, bridal designer Katherine Tash, unfortunately, lost her home in the devastating Palisades fire that ravished much of Los Angeles. Thankfully, she, her husband, and their three children all survived. In addition, her new 6000 square foot Atelier in Santa Monica escaped the fire’s path.
As a result, Tash was able to continue making brides dreams come true, even in the face of her own tragedy. For spring 2026, Tash debuted the “Heritage Collection,” celebrating a return to the core essential design principles that helped make Katherine Tash a popular bridal brand.
Among the design elements that made up the latest spring collection were dresses with low backs and corsets. The contrast of the two might be surprising to some consumers, but Tash’s customers tend to gravitate in these opposing directions. “The very low-cut back has become our signature,” Tash said during the press preview for her collection. “Our brides either want a full corset so they are fully snatched into their gowns, or they want a low-cut back with low-cut sides, so it’s sexy, but not too overt.”
The contrast of fluidity and structure has also become a Katherine Tash signature. The brand’s Arlo gown was an example of this, with its asymmetrical structured bust with long sleeves, cascading into a flowing skirt with a thigh-high slit and pearl button detail.
While many designers think of bridal wear in terms of full gowns and dresses, this season, Tash also began exploring the idea of doing separates. Corset style tops could detach from skirts, and be paired with jeans, or give brides the option of a more dramatic skirt or a classic column skirt depending on their mood.
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“We thought about how we wanted separates mixed and matched, where corset tops could either be paired with skirts that were rehearsal dinner looks or after-party looks versus ceremony,” Tash said. “I also love the idea that the corset tops could be worn for a first wedding anniversary dinner with chic pants. Brides are trying to make the most of their bridal wear, which is great.”
Although the brand has returned to its core heritage, they have still adapted to the brides of today. There is power and perseverance in a timeless bridal silhouette.
Kristopher Fraser
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