Tatyana Kochnova, Cagteks Bridal
The perfect wedding dress isn’t just about style or fit—it’s about discovering a gown that speaks to your soul. Finding one that empowers you, making you radiate confidence as you take those unforgettable steps down the aisle. It should feel effortless—like an extension of who you are, seamlessly fitting into the moment you’ve imagined. To guide you on your search for that extraordinary find, we’ve gathered a selection of designers who create gowns that defy the ordinary, merging timeless elegance with daring design and sophistication with bold creativity.
Floure, Danielle Frankel
Photography: Matt Godkin, Su Mustecaplioglu
Wed
Since its debut in 2019, Wed has earned global recognition for its bold, visionary approach to bridalwear. Founded by designers Amy Trinh and Evan Phillips, the London-based brand is guided by three core principles: Cut, Craftsmanship, and Creating Consciously. Designed for the modern bride, Wed places equal importance on the emotional and physical experience of wearing a wedding gown, treating bridal attire as the true heart of its work.
WED, Photography: Agnes Lloyd-Platt
WED, Photography: Agnes Lloyd-Platt
Ashi Studio
Ashi Studio, founded in 2007 by designer Mohammed Ashi in Beirut, is synonymous with refined luxury and sophisticated design. Known for its bold, artistic vision, the house creates couture pieces defined by sharp silhouettes, intricate detailing, and a confident interplay of textures. Feathers, ruffles, pleats, sequins, and exquisite embroidery recur throughout Ashi’s collections.
Wiederhoeft
Deeply inspired by theater and dance, Wiederhoeft infuses each collection with a strong sense of character and narrative. Through both its designs and runway presentations, the New York–based brand brings an imaginative vision to life, blurring the line between fashion and live performance with theatrical ease.
Wiederhoeft, Photography: Mikael Johansson
Wiederhoeft, Photography: Mikael Johansson
Chanel
From traditional styles to contemporary designs, Chanel has created some of the most stunning wedding dresses of all time. Over the years, countless celebrities have tied the knot in the iconic fashion house's gowns. Each Chanel piece is a celebration of unmatched craftsmanship and the opulent elegance that defines the heritage brand.
Danielle Frankel
Danielle Frankel reimagines what it means to be a bride today. Since its 2018 debut under the direction of designer Danielle Hirsch, the brand has become a go-to for fashion-forward brides seeking a refined yet unconventional edge. Marrying tradition with modernity, Danielle Frankel’s gowns balance understated silhouettes with intricate detailing. The designs carry a sense of vulnerability and emotion, reflecting the bride’s inner world as much as the moment itself.
Danielle Frankel, Photography: Stas Komarovski
Danielle Frankel, Photography: Stas Komarovski
The New Arrivals
Inspired by the vibrant energy of Istanbul, The New Arrivals by İlkyaz Özel redefines the modern bride through bold, unconventional designs that challenge tradition while remaining undeniably elegant. The brand offers a daring yet polished approach to bridalwear, celebrating brides who are confident, chic, and instinctively stylish. Thoughtfully crafted, the designs are meant to empower balancing statement silhouettes with modern sophistication.
The New Arrivals, Photography: Tuğberk Acar
The New Arrivals, Photography: Can Sever
Carlos Bacchi
Based in Brazil, fashion designer Carlos Bacchi is known for elegant, feminine bridalwear infused with a sense of bold poise. The brand stands for exceptional craftsmanship, defined by meticulous construction and the use of luxurious, high-quality fabrics. Bacchi’s designs strike a balance between timeless sophistication and distinctive individuality, appealing to brides drawn to refinement with a quietly confident edge.
Sandra Mansour
Founded in Beirut in 2010, Sandra Mansour is a fashion house celebrated for its intricate ready-to-wear and bespoke bridal collections. Artistically driven and exquisitely crafted, the brand blends timeless silhouettes with delicate fabrics and meticulous detail. The designs are fluid and captivating, defined by graceful draping and a dreamlike movement.
Cinq
Los Angeles–born Cinq creates bridal pieces for those seeking an emotional connection with what they wear. A Cinq gown is less about occasion and more about a fleeting but meaningful moment in time. Blending vintage silhouettes with modern detail, the brand designs elegant, quietly chic pieces that honor the past while looking decisively forward.
Cinq, Photography: Garrett Lobaugh
Cinq, Photography: Garrett Lobaugh
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood remains a fashion icon, celebrated for her fearless vision and unmistakable design language. Her eponymous label continues to draw brides worldwide through its made-to-order bridal collection—an artful blend of traditional tailoring, historical references, and avant-garde pattern cutting. The house also offers bespoke, made-to-measure gowns, each one meticulously crafted by the couture team with the precision and drama that define the Westwood legacy.
Vivienne Westwood, Photography: Jessica Madavo
Vivienne Westwood, Photography: Jessica Madavo
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli embodies a fluid balance of spontaneity and sophistication, offering evening and bridalwear that resists seasonal trends. Instead, the Parisian house draws on cultural references from across eras, interpreted through a distinctly modern lens. Signature elements—floral motifs, sculptural bows, weightless tulle, macramé, and fine embroidery—create a dialogue between softness and structure.
Giambattista Valli
Photography: Christina Fragkou
Cagteks
With over four decades of expertise, Cagteks stands as one of Turkey’s leading bridal gown designers. Each dress is crafted by a skilled in-house team using precision couture techniques and thoughtfully selected fabrics and embellishments. Taking a comprehensive approach to bridalwear, Cagteks offers a wide range of styles and materials, with both ready-to-wear and bespoke options designed to meet a variety of visions.
Vera Wang
American fashion designer Vera Wang remains one of bridal’s most influential voices. Her gowns are defined by dramatic silhouettes, fluid draping, and delicate lace, all executed with impeccable craftsmanship hat underscores her lasting legacy on bridal fashion. With each collection, Wang continues to challenge convention.
Chana Marelus
Chana Marelus defines bridal elegance through restraint and detail. The brand’s designs pair minimalist silhouettes with intricate hand embroidery and beadwork, all crafted from carefully selected materials. By combining contrasting textures with a light, fluid touch, Chana Marelus delivers a feminine aesthetic that is both understated and deeply expressive.
Chana Marelus, Photography: Almog Gabay
Chana Marelus, Photography: Almog Gabay
Floure
Rooted in romance and creative expression, Floure honors the individuality of every bride through thoughtfully crafted design. From its Sydney atelier, the brand creates gowns adorned with delicate embellishments and fluid draping, elevated by subtle modern touches. With both collection and bespoke options, Floure ensures every bride can find a dress that perfectly reflects her personal journey.
Róisín Pierce
Irish womenswear designer Róisín Pierce merges innovation with traditional artisanal techniques, drawing inspiration from historic Irish craft. Reinterpreting these influences through a contemporary lens, she creates a distinct vision of modern femininity. Her designs are characterized by intricate embroidery, meticulous construction, decorative loops and bows, and unconventional floral motifs—bold yet delicate expressions of artistry.
Elly Sofocli
Designed for brides who are bold, fashion-forward, and unafraid to break the mold, Elly Sofocli delivers a confident take on contemporary bridalwear. The Australian brand favors clean lines, striking embellishments and luxurious fabrics. Balancing femininity with attitude, designs by Elly Sofocli range from timeless silhouettes to unapologetically modern statements.
Khyeli
Founded by architect-turn-designer Ahmed Alkhyeli, Khyeli embodies a vision of womanhood that is both strong and profoundly graceful. Designed for women who move with confidence and self-assurance, the London-based brand’s aesthetic is rooted in purity of line and thoughtful restraint. Rather than relying on ornament, Khyeli finds expression in the cut itself, allowing silhouette and movement to do the talking.
Khyeli, Photography: Kurtiss Lloyd
Khyeli, Photography: Sylwia Szyplik
Kyha
Forget what you thought you knew about wedding dresses—Australian brand Kyha is rewriting the script. Founded by Kyha Scott, the label takes its cues from the runway, shaking up bridalwear with a strong, style-forward attitude. With both made-to-size and ready-to-wear options, Kyha’s collection of dresses and separates offers something for every bride ready to break from tradition without sacrificing impact.
Mia Ateliers
Mia Atelier was established by a mother–daughter duo with a shared devotion to thoughtful design and responsible making. Anchored in sustainability, the brand works with natural, long-lasting fabrics, blending pagan-inspired elements with refined silhouettes that honor the female form. Crafted largely in their Melbourne studio with the support of local artisans, Mia Atelier’s gowns reflect a slow, considered approach to modern bridalwear.
Elie Saab
Lebanese couturier Elie Saab is the undisputed master of ethereal glamour and intricate detail. Specializing in both bridal and ready-to-wear, his pieces blend classic elegance with contemporary femininity. Since his global breakthrough in 2002, Saab has remained the go-to for celebrities and royalty who favor his refined, luminous approach.
Elie Saab, Photography: Alvaro Beamud Cortes
Elie Saab, Photography: Alvaro Beamud Cortes
Oscar de la Renta
With a legacy spanning decades, Oscar de la Renta continues to define bridal sophistication. The brand’s gowns, renowned for their luxurious textures and delicate detailing, strike a perfect chord between modern glamour and classic romance. Each piece is thoughtfully tailored and finished with signature lacework, making every dress feel like a personal treasure.
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Cucculelli Shaheen
Based in New York, Cucculelli Shaheen was founded in 2016 by creative partners Anthony Cucculelli and Anna Rose Shaheen. The duo first met at Diane von Furstenberg’s West Village studio, where an immediate creative connection took shape. Today, their bridal designs are recognized for intricate craftsmanship and a fearless, expressive spirit—unapologetically individual, yet always anchored in elegance, taste, and style.
