New York Bridal Week Fall ’25 Report

Fall arrives like an act of alchemy. One season transmutes itself into another and we watch as structure and silhouette shift in tandem with the metamorphosis, shedding old forms and embracing new ones. Fabrics take on a life of their own, draping and sculpting with a fresh perspective. Across the runway, we witness the power of transformation, where texture, volume, and silhouette are redefined, emerging from the fabric with a sense of renewal. 

We saw structural forms and paired down features stand in the spotlight this season, wrapping around the female figure like a gesture of revelation. From striking, geometric shapes to accented textural details, craftsmanship mimicked the natural cycle, creating something bold, evolved, and entirely new. This is our edit of our favorite looks from the Fall ‘25 bridal collections.

Exposed Corsetry

This season’s designers experimented with exposed corsetry, creating a blend of sensuality and structure that left us breathless. Simplistic bodices were adorned with opulent detail at Kyha and Wiederhoeft while at Milla Nova, stacked and exaggerated forms, one over another, resulted in silhouettes that read like elegant armor. 

Ephemeral Fabrics

Rushing then receding, the oceanic movement of falling fabric ethereally swept across the runway. Peter Langner, Kyha, Jacqueline Au, Galia Lahav, and Milla Nova’s designs featured concentrated contrast, fitted and swathed bodices set against spilling skirts. At Wiederhoeft, avant-garde elements were added in unexpected placements, drawing the eye across the entirety of the silhouette. At Vivienne Westwood, strings of pearl and black bow detailing were strategically draped in a decadent act of disruption.

Sculptural Floral Appliques

At Peter Langner and Galia Lahav, three-dimensional florals cascaded across bodices in a bold approach, using oversized blooms to create drama and high-impact romance. 

Jacqueline Au, Elie Saab, Alexandra Grecco, Monique Lhuillier, Wiederhoeft, Milla Nova, and Francesca Miranda’s designs were dripping with feather-light florals, leaving us with a look that felt poetically feminine. 

Geometric Details

Architectural angles and sharp edges give way, gently, to silhouettes that surprise us.

The minis at Lein and Ines Di Santo’s were inimitably inspired, offering an alternative to the traditional with their boldly structural shapes, while Peter Langner, Monique Lhuillier, Kaviar Gauche, Honor, and Francesca Miranda’s looks took on ruched fabrics, contemporary cutouts, and angular stitching, a perfect pairing of timeless and modern. 

Romantic Lace

Exaggerated lace sleeves and ethereal veils at Galia Lahav and Ines Di Santo left a beautifully haunting impression, creating a look of long lines and endless limbs. At Elie Saab, Peter Langner, and Alexandra Grecco, more delicate lace detailing unfolded like a nod to the poetic past, while Honor showcased a more modern take with sensual cutouts and barely-there fabrics, falling softly against their own form.

Luminous Silhouettes

Capturing light and shimmering with reflective revelry, glamorous details emerged as magic in movement. At Vivienne Westwood, beads form a collared neckline, evoking exotic elegance, dripped in dramatic strands. 

Falling crystals and glimmering overlays transformed bodices into bodies of art at Kyha, Alon Livne, and Elie Saab, while layers of luminous material hung from pearl adorned straps at Honor, adding an air of celestial luxury to the design.

The Tailored Two-Piece

Redefining bridal standards, the tailored two-piece defies tradition while still maintaining an extreme air of elegance. As notions of the nineties were intertwined with simplistic forms at Kyha and Wiederhoeft, Alon Livne and Alexandra Grecco played with pleating to create contrasting shapes that emanate intrigue.

Exaggerated Forms

Exaggerated forms created bold, unforgettable silhouettes. At Peter Langner and Milla Nova, structured bodices gave way to voluminous skirts that cascaded in layers, while exaggerated, undulating sleeves at Viktor & Rolf and oversized capes added a sense of modern grandeur. Vivienne Westwood played with asymmetry, where oversized elements felt like sculptural works of art.

Reimagined Trains

Trains took on new life with unconventional designs and lengths, bringing a contemporary take to a timeless bridal element. At Monique Lhiellier and Milla Nova, unexpected asymmetry played across structured bodices. Cascading fabric fell from sleeves at Alon Livne and scarves at Kyha draped in cape-like formation, each redefining the classic train with architectural drama.

Photography / Anna Watt for The Lane