Fashion Week 2025: The Trends Tricking Into Bridal
Fresh from the catwalks of New York and Paris, a new wave of fashion trends are set to sweep through bridal. From powerful suiting to voluminous silhouettes and ethereal sheers, these global influences are defining the next era for our industry.
As the catwalks of New York Bridal Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week dazzled with innovation and artistry, one thing became clear: the modern bride is rewriting tradition. Across both cities, designers presented collections that were bold, expressive and deeply personal setting the tone for what we’ll soon see in the bridal industry for 2026 and beyond.
Barely There: The Sheer Story
Transparency took center stage this season, offering sensuality through delicacy. Sheer panels, illusion lace and soft layering created a romantic tension between exposure and elegance. The looks were less about revealing and more about revealing just enough - perfect for the understated yet daring bride. Expect more designers to play with light, layering and texture next season.
Image credits: SCHIAPARELLI, GIVENCHY, VAILLANT, VAILLANT, NICOLE + FELICIA
Tailored to Perfection: The Power Suit
Sleek, structured and effortlessly modern - the bridal suit continues its rise. From the sharp tailoring of Schiaparelli in Paris to the couture suiting of Nicole + Felicia in NY, power dressing has found its place in bridalwear. It’s a look for the woman who wants confidence over convention, and we can expect to see more beautifully cut tuxedos, chic jumpsuits and tailored separates making a strong appearance in 2026.
Image credits: NICOLE + FELICIA, SAINT LAURENT, GIVENCHY, SCHIAPARELLI
Main Character Energy: Maximalism Is IN
More is more. Designers leaned into drama this season with exaggerated sleeves, sculptural silhouettes and unapologetic grand-ness. In Paris, Chanel and Vaillant led the charge with gowns filled with feathery textures. Saint Laurent brought big shoulders and oversized bows, and the Nicole + Felicia catwalk in New York reintroduced the theatrically proportioned 3D florals for a whimsical look.
Image credits: CHANEL, VAILLANT, SAINT LAURENT, NICOLE + FELICIA
Inflated Romance: The Bubble Effect
The bubble trend is bringing playfulness back to bridalwear. From voluminous skirts and puffball hems to cloud-like tulle constructions, volume is being used to create softness and movement rather than weight. This nostalgic nod to the 1980s - refreshed with light fabrics and fluid structure - is set to charm brides looking for whimsy with a couture edge.
Image credits: SCHAPARELLI, CHRISTIAN DIOR, CHRISTIAN DIOR, GALIA LAHAV (photography by @robertdimauro)
