Vivienne Westwood's Bridal Collection Redefines Elegance
With its rich history in bridalwear, dating back to 1962, and its current expansion into made-to-order collections, Vivienne Westwood's bridal line is poised to make a lasting impact on the industry, with its commitment to elegance, rebellion, and individuality, as seen in its latest collection, which showcases the brand's ability to blend past, present, and future in its designs.
Vivienne Westwood's 2026 bridal collection was showcased at the Barcelona Bridal Night, featuring 34 made-to-order and haute couture gowns that combined elegance and rebellion, with corsetry and tailoring as its foundation, inspired by 18th-century botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté's watercolors.
The collection's theme was a "pot pourri of past, present, and future," with a focus on classical and romantic elements, including rose prints, orange blossoms, and subdued tulle. The show was attended by over 450 people, and the collection will be available for viewing at the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Trade Show. This collection marks a continuation of Vivienne Westwood's bridal line, which has been expanding since 2019 to include made-to-order collections and is sold in its five bridal salons globally.
Vivienne Westwood's designs have been worn by various celebrities, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus, and Dita von Teese, who have all opted for the brand's unique and unconventional approach to bridalwear. The brand's creative director, Andreas Kronthaler, notes that the Vivienne Westwood bride is a "heroine" who embodies strength, power, and courage. The brand is competing with other high-profile names in the bridal industry, including Badgley Mischka and The Atelier by Jimmy Choo.
As Vivienne Westwood plans to stage another bridal fashion show in the future, potentially in New York, the brand's non-conformist approach to bridalwear is set to continue redefining the industry, offering brides a unique and individualized approach to their special day, with the brand's punk and subversive aesthetics making it appealing to those seeking something different from traditional wedding dresses.