Bridal Fashion Week kicked off in New York City! Designers like Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta, Jenny Packham, Amsale, Monique Lhuiller, and more will debut their brand new wedding dress collections, and Brides Fashion Director Rachel Leonard will be catching every single show. As part of an ongoing fashion week series, Rachel will spotlight her favorite looks from the day to give our readers front-row access to the wedding world's most gorgeous gowns.
Day Four: Christos Costarellos, Hayley Paige, Jim Hjelm, Austin Scarlett, and Romona Keveza were some of the standout shows from yesterday. Here, Rachel's favorite looks from each collection.
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Jim Hjlem: "I love the color of this gown," Rachel says of the utterly glamorous design. "The sparkly bodice with the deep V-neck paired with the soft skirt is so effortless."
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Christos Costarellos: The Greek designer is relatively new to the bridal world, but still managed to catch Rachel's attention. "I love this look," she says of the sheer long-sleeve dress. "It's perfect for a cool, boho bride."
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Austin Scarlett: The bridal designer showed traditional wedding gowns with unexpected details, including this statement-maker. "It's soft and light," she says of the tulle-adorned ruffled back.
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Hayley Paige: "This is actually a two-in-one dress," Rachel explains. The floral skirt removes to show a sparkly short dress underneath — a perfect reception dress!
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Legends by Romona Keveza: This season, the designer's diffusion line showed gorgeous classic gowns fit for the traditional bride. "I love the illusion neckline and the beautiful floral appliqué," Rachel says.
For more of Rachel's favorite fashion week looks, click here for day one, day two, and day three! Plus, click here to see more brand new designer wedding dresses!
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