In the wedding fashion world, October only means one thing: New York Bridal Fashion Week. It’s the time when our editors hit the streets of NYC to discover all the new and swoon-worthy bridal fashion trends from top designers like Galia Lahav, Watters, Berta, and more. And the fall runways definitely delivered!
From crystal-embellished ball gowns to show-stopping wedding veils to unexpected bridal accessories (hello, latex gloves!), we can’t stop gushing about all the 2025 bridal collections and trends we saw at the NYBFW shows.
So if you’re a 2025 bride, we’re here to share the inside scoop about all the wedding dresses and bridal fashion that will be trending in the next year. Keep scrolling for the top trends from the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week collections — plus a few ready-to-wear dresses + accessories that you can shop right now!
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #1: Corsetry
Lace yourself into this chic bridal trend! From Ines Di Santo’s renaissance-inspired silhouettes to Wiederhoeft’s custom corsetry (which now comes in over 60 sizes!), corset gowns were everywhere during New York Bridal Fashion Week. And they’re getting a decidedly bold update for 2025!
Unlike the corsetry of seasons past, these gowns featured structured corsets layered over flowy skirts and feminine lace to create a unique two-piece look. For brides who want to add some structure and definition to their wedding wardrobe, look no further!
Many designers paired their corset gowns with a basque waistline — aka, another one of the top trends from the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week!
We love the contrast of soft and feminine details with the hard structure of a corset. It almost resembles modern-day armor, but with a dreamy bridal twist!
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #2: Bows
If you thought the bow trend was over, think again! The coquette aesthetic was alive and well at the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week shows, with oh-so sweet bows adorning everything from sleeves to necklines to wedding veils. It adds new meaning to the phrase, tie the knot!
Whether you love a subtle bow (like the dainty details spotted in the Wona Concept collection) or a statement bow (like the bold minis from Milla Nova), one thing’s for sure: bows are here to stay for 2025 brides.
How cute are those pink bows on this wedding veil and gloves?! Proof that there’s no such thing as too many bows when it comes to your wedding look!
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #3: Basque Waistlines
It’s official: a basque waistline is THE bridal silhouette for 2025! An elegant take on a drop-waist gown, this waistline was the shining star during New York Fashion Week, with everyone from Watters to Galia Lahav (who just designed Millie Bobby Brown’s basque-waist wedding gown!) embracing the flattering silhouette.
With a pointed or rounded dip in the waistline, these gowns are designed to elongate your torso and give you an hourglass silhouette. SO flattering!
We loved seeing all the basque waistlines paired with full skirts for a dreamy contrast….
…or styled with structured corsets for a sexy, form-fitting look!
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #4: Arm Sleeves
Can’t decide between an elegant long sleeve wedding gown or a sexy strapless silhouette? According to the new collections at New York Bridal Fashion Week, you don’t have to! Designers like Hera Couture and Julie Vino styled their strapless gowns with removable arm sleeves for a chic two-in-one look. Talk about the best of both worlds!
With this trend, you essentially get two wedding gowns in one — wear the sleeves for an elegant off-the-shoulder look during your ceremony, then remove them to show some skin during your reception!
We’re especially digging all the sheer lace styles for an ultra-romantic touch.
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #5: Unexpected Colors
White wedding gowns? SO last season. For 2025, designers are going the unexpected route with gowns in unique colors — from the “something blue” dresses in the Ines Di Santo collection to the mint green designs on the KYHA Studios runway.
For brides who aren’t afraid to break from tradition, these colorful wedding gowns are a rad way to show off your personal style!
Two words: mint. green.
For something more classically bridal, we also saw plenty of pink gowns in the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week collections, like this dreamy design from Nicole + Felicia. Did someone say blushing bride?!
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #6: Show-Stopping Texture
The wedding dresses that had our jaws hitting the floor during NYBFW all had one thing in common: show-stopping texture. From this fairytale-esque floral gown from Nicole + Felicia to all the fluttery feathers at the WONA Concept show, designers are thinking outside of the box (or should we say the fabric) for their 2025 collections. And we. are. obsessed.
Appliqués that look like they’re blossoming right on top of the fabric? Ummm, yes please!
Feathers. Crystals. Fringe. Latex. Pearls. Nothing was off-limits for the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week collections!
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Love these embellished dresses? Check out more of our favorite pearl-adorned wedding gowns here!
2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #7: Playful Accessories
If you ask us, no wedding look is complete without a few statement accessories — and the designers at NYBFW definitely agreed. More was more at the runway shows, and the bridal accessories rivaled even the most gorgeous wedding dresses.
For your 2025 aisle style, take inspo from designers like Berta, Honor Bridal, and Ines Di Santo and play around with unique accessories like floral headpieces, flowy neck scarves, statement bridal gloves, and whimsical capes. Goodbye, minimalism; hello, maximalism!
Bridal capes and scarves are a gorgeous way to add movement to your look — perfect for your walk down the aisle!
Both Ines Di Santo and WONA Concept styled their collections with latex gloves for a look that had everyone talking. If this accessory feels too bold for your big day, you can also recreate the trend with lace bridal gloves or a sparkly embellished pair!
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2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week Trend #8: Lace Details
If there was one fabric that reigned supreme for the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week shows, it was lace. Designers like Galia Lahav and Francesca Miranda leaned into the vintage vibes with dreamy lace gowns and romantic lace sleeves. Wiederhoeft released its first lace-adorned pieces, and WONA Concept and Watters accessorized with delicate lace headpieces.
In other words, the lace resurgence is in full swing, and we can’t get enough of the romantic vintage-inspired fabric! For brides who feel like they were born during the wrong time era, this is the trend for you.
While some designers embraced this vintage trend with all-lace wedding gowns, others got creative with unique layering. We love both!
For a sexy touch, you also can’t go wrong with a sheer lace look. This definitely isn’t your grandmother’s lace!
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Looking for More Fashion Inspo For Your Wedding Wardrobe? We’ve Got You Covered.
Now that you’re up to speed on all the trends from the 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week collections, it’s time to start curating your wedding wardrobe! And we have the best bridal fashion guides to get you started.
Ready to say “yes” to the dress? We’ve rounded up the best places to buy wedding gowns online, plus a few of our favorite styles to shop right now.
And if you’re shopping for your other bridal events, don’t miss our lists of the best dresses for your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and reception outfit change.
Finally, don’t forget to accessorize! We’ve also created guides for all the best bridal accessories, from trendy gloves to statement capes to dreamy wedding shoes. Because there’s no such thing as too many bridal accessories!
Which of these 2025 New York Bridal Fashion Week trends were your faves? Let us know in the comments below!
