BBFW23 DESIGNERS
CREATIVITY IS NOW
With their collections, you will discover the 2023 trends and experience the passion for bridal fashion. Meet the main designers of the Fashion Shows.
AGNIESZKA SWIATLY
AGNIESZKA SWIATLY
AGNIESZKA SWIATLY
Her interest in the female figure and the painstaking selection of fabrics and accessories make her bridal and ceremonial dresses unique. All her designs are the result of a modern spirit with an element of luxury that’s highly appreciated by her customers, not only in Poland but also abroad.
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ANDREA LALANZA
ANDREA LALANZA
ANDREA LALANZA
A brand that creates designs for any bride who wishes to feel unique on her big day. Each dress has a story; they’re hand-made and made to measure with a great deal of love, care for every detail and the style that characterises them. This way of dressing incredible brides and unique guests has enabled her to grow and take the leap from her studio at home to her very own atelier.
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CARLO PIGNATELLI
FRANCESCO PIGNATELLI
CARLO PIGNATELLI
Since 1980, he’s been dressing both brides and grooms with creations for weddings and ceremonies. He’s succeeded in re-designing the forms and content of an industry that’s always been closely linked to tradition. Having brought out more than 20 collections in his career, he’s expanded to different sectors of the fashion world while reaffirming his commitment to bridal fashion.
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CYMBELINE
LUCRECE FALCOZ
CYMBELINE
Architects of strands of emotion, poets of forms and inspirers of the shapes of tomorrow. They come from the catwalks of Parisian haute couture and possess age-old French savoir faire. Lucrèce Falcoz has designed, modelled and tamed the threads of her models in past collections.
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DEMETRIOS
DEMETRIOS JAMES ELIAS
DEMETRIOS
In 1980, Demetrios turned a little-known local business into a thriving international company. Today, bridal boutiques all around the world proudly sell his wedding dresses. As a designer and owner, he’s an icon of the bridal fashion industry. His wedding dresses stand at the forefront of the fashion world, offering women a broad array of versatile styles.
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JESÚS PEIRÓ
MERCHE SEGARRA
JESÚS PEIRÓ
The Catalan brand relies on a set of fundamental values: local production, exclusive designs and personalised service. It advocates the use of sustainable materials, craftsmanship and manual processes. And it publicises its production methods with absolute transparency.
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FORMOSO
LORENA FORMOSO
FORMOSO
Her beginnings in the bridal world occurred on a particularly exciting day for the designer, the one on which her sister got married and she decided to create her wedding dress for her. Since then, this creator has received constant commissions, forging her own path in the world of bridal fashion.
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JOLI POLI
PHAM DANG ANH THU
JOLI POLI
Although Pham Dang Anh Thu began by studying architecture, she’s become the brand’s main designer. Her designs have conquered the hearts of numerous celebrities, who often choose her creations: Ho Ngoc Ha, Huong Tram, Ho Quynh Huong, Do My Linh, Tieu Vy, to name but a few.
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INES DI SANTO
INES DI SANTO
INES DI SANTO
From her flagship boutique on Toronto’s Davenport Avenue, Ines Di Santo’s wedding gowns are shipped throughout the USA and Canada and to specialised stores around the world. Both Ines Di Santo’s Couture Collections and Ines by Ines Di Santo Collections exist to enable all brides who deserve a dress as extraordinary as the occasion to feel unique and exquisite.
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JULIA KONTOGRUNI
JULIA KONTOGRUNI
JULIA KONTOGRUNI
The wedding and evening gowns are made with natural materials, exquisite cuts and tailoring, high-quality work and emphasis on the details. The special wire corsets elaborately embellished by hand-made beads made of Swarovski crystals and pearls fit the body to perfection and turn each of the dresses into an authentic jewel.
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ISABEL SANCHIS
ISABEL SANCHIS
ISABEL SANCHIS
She seeks to magnify femininity by working with the very best materials, with delicate embroideries and extremely accurate patterns. She creates collections full of fantasy that can be tailored to any kind of woman while maintaining their elegance and sophistication. The minute details, the harmony and the finishing touches to each garment are cared for.
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LORENA PANEA
LORENA PANEA
LORENA PANEA
The Spanish designer finds her inspiration in ancient times and uses ancestral techniques to create timeless and customisable wedding and guest dresses at her atelier in Barcelona, with constant respect for the essence, comfort, desires and needs of current-day women.
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LUCAS BALBOA
LUCAS BALBOA
LUCAS BALBOA
After working with prestigious brands such as Pedro del Hierro and Loewe, the Canarian designer created his eponymous brand in December 2013 with the aim of creating not only fashion, but also style. A style that stretches from Windsor to Jerez de los Caballeros, from Via Venezzia in Rome to Faubourg Saint-Honoré and from the Hamptons to Via Montenapoleone.
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MADELINE
MADELINE GARDNER
MADELINE
Internationally renowned designer Madeline Gardner shares her secret: “We know that when we create a dress, we don’t just make something to wear. We create magic”. Her dazzling gowns have turned the heads of numerous wedding guests around the world, leaving them speechless. Madeline has made the dreams of the lucky brides who’ve worn these works of art come true.
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MARCO&MARIA
MARCO MARRERO Y MARIA DIAZ
MARCO&MARIA
Marco Marrero and María Díaz began their careers in 1990 with the opening of their first design and clothing workshop in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Since its beginnings, the style, the markedly vintage air and the theatrical nature of their collections have become the hallmarks of the brand, imbuing each collection with fantasy and romanticism.
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KATY CORSO
KATY CORSO
KATY CORSO
The designer is characterised by her sincerity and lightness of touch, with a flow of ideas and creativity and outbursts of beauty and tenderness. Katy advocates elegance and lightness in a woman’s natural appearance. The designer takes her inspiration from Cadaqués in her patterns, and turns them into unique masterpieces that reflect the beauty of each bride.
MARYLISE, REMBO STYLING & CARTA BRANCA
RUTH DONNÉ, GÉRALDINE SIMONNET, PAULA MATTHEI AND CHIARA DE VLIEGER
MARYLISE, REMBO STYLING & CARTA BRANCA
For decades, this Belgian family-run business has specialised in the design and production of high-quality bridal dresses that guarantee a perfect fit. Marylise’s goal is to inspire brides all around the world and give them a day to remember.
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MIREIA BALAGUER
MIREIA BALAGUER
MIREIA BALAGUER
There are no sizes at this atelier. There are several collections and the chosen design is made to measure with models that can be fully customised. In the words of the Catalan designer: “We bring the dress of your dreams to life at our atelier. An exclusive design just for you, pooling our ideas and bringing them together in a sketch.”
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MODECA
SABRINA TOY
MODECA
For over 70 years, they’ve worked with a well-defined objective, namely to ensure that brides look their very best on their big day. Modeca began in the Netherlands as a small shop selling lace, buttons and other small items. Thereafter the business flourished, and Modeca now enlivens the wedding industry with bridal collections that reflect pride in its Dutch heritage.
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MORE
MORENA FANNY RAIMONDO
MORE
“More to be more” is the brand’s philosophy. Wedding dresses should provide that little bit extra that makes a difference. All the fabrics and embroideries of each More dress can tell a story that speaks to the contemporary woman. Creativity and elegance come together in a unique style that seeks to embody the essence of a woman by highlighting her true nature and beauty.
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MADAM BURCU
MUSTAFA ŞEKER
MADAM BURCU
Since 1998, hundreds of models belonging to Madam Burcu have been designed in their own ateliers, and wedding dresses signed by Mustafa Şeker are exported to many countries in Europe and the world, especially Italy and France. While you can choose from the wedding dresses included in the collection, there are also design options completely tailored to the bride-to-be.
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NICOLE MILANO
NICOLE CAVALLO
NICOLE MILANO
She has become a reference for young brides who want to make their dream come true with a charming timeless dress that also reflects their personality. Nicole Cavallo has been inspired by the values of the house and the creativity of Alessandra Rinaudo. In doing so, she has reinvented the language of bridalwear by fusing the brand's signature sartorial heritage with cutting-edge modern details.
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OGADENIA COUTURE
OGADENIA DIAZ
OGADENIA COUTURE
The Ogadenia firm transports bridal, party and cocktail dresses from the Canary Islands to the rest of the world. Its classic cut dresses have truly innovative nuances and introduce century-old craftsmanship into haute couture and prêt-à-couture designs. The brand is committed to innovation in its collections while respecting and protecting the trade of craftsmanship.
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PEDRO PALMAS
PEDRO PALMAS
PEDRO PALMAS
The eternal feminine line of Pedro Palmas, with the adherence of architecture to his designs, characterises the designer’s visionary and creative path. The brand has extended its creative universe to numerous sectors of the fashion world and its reflection can be found, above all, in its bridal fashion line.
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POESIE SPOSA
ISABELLA TAGLIAFERRI Y ELISA ORLANDINI
POESIE SPOSA
Poesie Sposa is the result of the creative partnership between Isabella Tagliaferri and Elisa Orlandini. They have magnificent staff with great technical maturity that provide the basis for their essence: unconventional creativity, constant stylistic research, poetic inspiration and contemporary designs.
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PRONOVIAS
ALESSANDRA RINAUDO
PRONOVIAS
It’s the world’s leading luxury bridal fashion brand, thanks to its glamorous looks, its modern and fashion-focused designs and its commitment to making every bride feel beautiful on the day she’s always dreamt about.
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RAMÓN SANJURJO
RAMÓN SANJURJO
RAMÓN SANJURJO
Its designs merge elegance and pragmatism. The incorporation of luxury materials and avant-garde and stylised designs has become its hallmark. The Galician brand doesn’t rest until it’s made the perfect suit to fit the groom’s measurements and ensure it fits “like a glove” on his wedding day.
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ROSA CLARÁ
ROSA CLARÁ
ROSA CLARÁ
It was created in keeping with a new concept for a modern company and, since then, it’s undergone exponential growth, multiplying its presence in the world year by year. It’s caused quite a stir in the industry, prioritising the concepts of fashion, design and quality in all its collections.
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SOPHIE ET VOILÀ
SOFIA ARRIBAS Y SAIOA GOITIA
SOPHIE ET VOILÀ
The entire team is made up of women who work at its facilities in Bilbao (Spain). They design, manage and make each production, thus eliminating the need for transport and polluting materials. Their work is a true reflection of their values: “Being with women means taking care of them, but it also means taking care of the planet they live on.”
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STUDIO SERRAVALLE
RICCARDO SERRAVALLE
STUDIO SERRAVALLE
In Riccardo Serravalle’s world there are no concepts of age, gender, body type or sexuality. The designer firmly believes in an equal soul that expresses its boundless love in one another. Which is why this year, together with his sister Ida, he’s launched his own Studio Serravalle brand to offer a contemporary, sustainable and genderless wedding collection.
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THE ATELIER
PROF. JIMMY CHOO OBE
THE ATELIER
The opinion of world-renowned designer Professor Jimmy Choo OBE defines the concept of craftsmanship that The Atelier has always applied to perfection: “a wedding dress is more than just a piece of clothing, as it actually carries the dreams of every girl, the desire for love and the expectation of her own wedding and future life”.
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WONÁ CONCEPT & EVA LENDEL
ILONA SHRAMKO
WONÁ CONCEPT & EVA LENDEL
This is a family business that started as a small private workshop run directly from home and it has constantly expanded since then. In 2009, the company became the brand we all know today. “At WONÁ our customers are our family, so we seek to provide them with the very best service”.
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YOLANCRIS
YOLANDA PÉREZ Y CRISTINA PÉREZ
YOLANCRIS
The melding of a traditional production method and an innovative design is the hallmark of a brand undergoing constant evolution. Since she created the firm, creative director Yolanda Pérez has been well aware that sustainability isn’t just a matter on the political agenda and a marketing strategy, it’s also an opportunity to provide social benefits and business growth.
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