HERE COMES THE BRIDE: FALL 2022 BRIDAL SHOW TRENDS
A look from Reem Acra’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Reem Acra)
And that’s a wrap! The excitement of New York Bridal Fashion Week came to an end as the condensed three-day event took place between October 6th to the 8th and there was so much to see. From over-the-top whimsical gowns to minimalistic slip dresses. The event was a hybrid of live runway shows, private appointments, and of course, digital presentations . With many brides having to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, all eyes are on the latest bridal trends for 2022.
“With COVID-19, everyone wanted to come together and have an in-person market, but once we took a look at retailers and bridal designers around the globe, we realized so many people couldn’t travel because of the restrictions. So, we decided to offer a hybrid market this season — the last two were virtual,” Michelle Iacovelli, executive director of the council, stated in an interview with WWD. “We’ll have the Bridal Council x PullQuest platform; there are a handful of designers showing in person, with mostly market appointments. Those showing have showrooms in New York City or are closer by and can easily travel. Those options will be available but a majority of the designers will be on PullQuest.”
“With the hybrid model, whether you’re going to be in-person or not, you’re able to see everything online as well. If you can’t go in person, all of the designers are showing their collections right here on the homepage; if you’re going in person, it’s helpful afterward,” echoed Natalie Meyer, founder of PullQuest.
The October 2021 bridal market marks the third season for The Bridal Council x PullQuest, a digital platform selected by The Bridal Council to virtually bring the bridal market to its global audience and marketplace. According to WWD, PullQuest will continue to serve as a one-stop-shop for designers, offering a unified sales and media hub for the industry. It featured a presentation schedule, downloadable press kits, digital showrooms with collection imagery and videos, and more, as well as a continuation of prior seasons’ streamlined tools for sales (the ability to place wholesale orders), media, influencers and stylists.
The Bridal Council x PullQuest went live on October 6th and will live on the site for six months after market week. This will allow designers in the bridal market to update their content, and for retailers to place reorders. The platform will also be used by media, stylists, and influencers to access and pull looks.
A look from Vera Wang Bride’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vera Wang Bride)
Many CFDA members in the bridal market returned this season including Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, Reem Acra and Vera Wang, as well as designer brands Alexandra Grecco, Amsale, David’s Bridal, Kosibah, Odylyne the Ceremony, PatBO, Verdin New York and Zuhair Murad.
While the season offered plenty of beautiful, traditional gowns, some of the emerging trends for fall 2022 bridal were a bit more unconventional, reflecting a new consumer market…Millennials! Here is a round-up of some of our favorite trends.
BOUDOIR
Lingerie-inspired looks ruled the ready-to-wear runways and the bridal market took notice as corseted gowns were one of the biggest trends for fall 2022. These seductive gowns are the perfect balance of naughty and nice.
A look from Lihi Hod’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Lihi Hod)
A look from Galia Lahav’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Galia Lahav)
A look from Ines By Ines Di Santo’s Fall 2022 collection. Photo Credit Ines Di Santo
A look from Marchesa Bridal Couture Collection’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Marchesa Bridal Couture Collection)
A look from Francesca Miranda’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Francesca Miranda)
THE COLD SHOULDER
Off-the-shoulder gowns were one of the most flattering bridal looks. The neckline shows off just a bit of skin. And, think of all the fabulous jewelry that will complement the gown!
A look from Andrew Kwon’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Andrew Kwon)
A look from Galia Lahav’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Galia Lahav)
A look from Verdin Bridal New York’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Verdin Bridal New York)
A look from Grace Loves Lace’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Grace Loves Lace)
A look from Reem Acra’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Reem Acra)
NINETIES MINIMALISM
The Nineties are back and so is the iconic slip dress. For fall 2022, designers in the bridal market offered their own take on the minimalistic classic.
A look from Vera Wang Bride’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vera Wang Bride)
A look from Theia’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Theia)
A look from Alexandra Grecco’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Alexandra Grecco)
A look from Grace Loves Lace’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Grace Loves Lace)
ALL ABOUT SLEEVE
Brides will be sure to make a powerful entrance as they walk down the aisle in these dramatic puff sleeve gowns.
A look from Halfpenny London ‘s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Halfpenny London)
A look from Ines Di Santo’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Ines Di Santo)
A look from Verdin Bridal New York’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Verdin Bridal New York)
A look from Vera Wang Bride’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vera Wang Bride)
A look from Reem Acra’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Reem Acra)
TROUSER BAR
More and more brides are opting for untraditional wedding looks and so designers are creating chic pantsuits, sexy jumpsuits, and a plethora of effortless trouser looks.
A look from Ines Di Santo’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Ines Di Santo)
A look from Kaviar Gauche’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Kaviar Gauche)
A look from Rita Vinieris Rivini’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Rita Vinieris Rivini)
A look from Nadia Manjarrez’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Nadia Manjarrez)
A look from Andrew Kwon’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Andrew Kwon)
GET SHORTY
What bride wouldn’t want to dance the night away in these short bridal dress variations that will bring down the house?
A look from Nadia Manjarrez’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Nadia Manjarrez)
A look by Ines By Ines Di Santo’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Ines Di Santo)
A look from Anne Barge’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Anne Barge)
A look from Houghton’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Houghton)
A look from Vera Wang Bride’s Fall 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vera Wang Bride)
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