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Wedding Fashion: 2022 Bridal Fashion Trend Report

Ricca Sposa "Claiz"
Ricca Sposa "Claiz"
Ricca Sposa “Claiz”

BRIDAL FASHION TREND REPORT >> 2022

curated by now creative director rena sweeney (alchemy events)

with trend commentary from new orleans bridal fashion expert jessica schulman of pearlโ€™s place bridal

::FROM THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK::

What a year this has been! We exited 2020 hoping for changes and while we got them, weโ€™re all still living in this quasi-new state in 2021. Bridal fashion trends tend to move slowly and with yet another crazy year almost in the books, our fashion trends arenโ€™t much different than the year itself has been.

Some designers decided not to put out new lines the last couple of years and others who did put out new seasons of gowns decided to double down on the elements they debuted for 2021 as the full effects of those trends werenโ€™t really felt this year.

We are seeing some new trends specifically for 2022, though, and weโ€™re excited to see these leave the runway and begin to show up in real weddings. So our report for 2022 might feel a bit reminiscent of our 2021 predictions, but make no mistake, designers are taking it to a new level.

In addition to the shift in sleeve styles we saw in 2021, we are also seeing a lot of leg as well as black accents appearing in 2022 collections! These exciting shifts are breathing new life into some of the most beloved styles of late.

If you know anything about me and my company, Alchemy Events (yes, Iโ€™m not always wearing my magazine Creative Director hat), youโ€™ll know that Iโ€™m here for the drama! You probably wonโ€™t be surprised that one of my favorite trends is the new, big, dramatic (even โ€˜grazing the floorโ€™ long) sleeves weโ€™re seeing for 2022! The Galia Lahav signature cutout look is making its way through the industry and weโ€™re also seeing visible corsets returning to bridal fashion.

90โ€™s trends continue to make a strong comeback with everything from halter style to square necklines and that sleek โ€œCalvin Klein chicโ€ look that an entire generation of โ€œFriendsโ€ lovers associated Jennifer Aniston with. While pearls were already starting to come back into fashion, we are really seeing a lot of designers lean into this trend with everything from pearl accents to fully blown pearls scattered across the entire gown.

Being able to transition a gown via detachable elements is one that feels particularly suited for us here in the Gulf South also, since you can be more demure for the ceremony and then go to your reception and really let loose. Swap out those long sleeves for spaghetti straps or take off that huge overskirt, show some leg and get ready to party! Weโ€™re here for it!

The one trend weโ€™re starting to see but are hoping to see more of, you ask? A gorgeous glittered geometric โ€œmeshโ€ fabric. Some designers are calling it a โ€œwaffle pattern.” This fabric gives flow with structure, something gorgeous and a bit sheer with a hint of shimmer.ย  Itโ€™s definitely something weโ€™d love to see other designers embrace in the coming years.

-Rena Sweeney, NOW Creative Director

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Wedding Fashion Designer Spotlight: Viktor&Rolf

VIKTOR&ROLF VRM299
VIKTOR&ROLF VRM299
DUCHESSE DRAMA
STRIKING HIGH-LOW GOWN CRAFTED OUT OF ECO-FRIENDLY SATIN DUCHESSE, FEATURING A FLATTERING STRAPLESS NECKLINE WITH V-SLIT. THE ENLARGED DETACHABLE PUFFED SLEEVES AND WIDE DRAPED WAISTBAND TRANSFORMS INTO A GENEROUS SIGNATURE BOW AT THE BACK, ACCENTUATING THE EXTRAVAGANCE OF THE GOWN. TIERED VOLANTS MAKE UP THE HIGH-LOW SKIRT THAT GIVES WAY TO A DRAMATIC TRAIN.

“DIAL VR FOR MARIAGE”

Viktor&Rolf Mariage brings a high fashion edge to bridal. In this, their 5th anniversary bridal collection, artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren explore โ€œa contemporary film noir mood, creating a feeling of suspense juxtaposed by glam Hollywood styling.โ€

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Wedding Fashion Designer Spotlight: Galia Lahav

GALIA LAHAV 'LIANA'
GALIA LAHAV 'LIANA'
GALIA LAHAV ‘LIANA’

CREDITS:

Photo: MARK KEANE | Art Direction: SIMON ELMALEM | Hair: KEI TERADA |

MUA: GEMMA SMITH-EDHOUSE | Model: M A V A R O

LUXURY FASHION HOUSE GALIA LAHAV RELEASES

BRIDAL PRET-A-PORTE COLLECTION:

‘LUMIERE’

Global luxury fashion brand Galia Lahav announces the launch of its 2nd Bridal prรชt-a-porter collection: โ€˜Lumiereโ€™ โ€” a highly anticipated capsule release of ready-to-wear wedding pieces for the Galia Lahav bride. Following the success of its debut collection, the Tel Aviv-based luxury label is thrilled to expand prรชt-a-porter, into its ultimate purpose; A complete and refined bridal wardrobe for wedding events and beyond.

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Wedding Fashion Designer Spotlight: Christian Siriano

PINK OMBRE EMBROIDERED TULLE POPPY GOWN by Christian Siriano
PINK OMBRE EMBROIDERED TULLE POPPY GOWN by Christian Siriano
PINK OMBRE EMBROIDERED TULLE POPPY GOWN
Sara Kerens, Christian Siriano, Bridal 2021

Curated by: Rena Sweeney, Alchemy Events

After a hiatus since his Spring 2018 collection, Christian Siriano is back in bridal and is serving one of the most inclusive wedding collections weโ€™ve ever seen.ย  Sleek, classic, and fashion forward, this collection has a diverse selection of looks in a range of sizes, from 0 to 28!

Whether youโ€™re looking for a short flirty gown to elope in, a statement ballgown, or even something you can wear again (be it a pantsuit or a chic gown), Christian Siriano brings something for everyone in his new collection.

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