Alyssa Kristin: My favorite “clean girl” designer that just kills it every year. I think if she ever introduces lace it will truly be the end of an era. This designer is as talented as she is sweet. Having met her in NY for fashion week, you wouldnt even know it’s her, humble and always impecabbly dresses. Let’s look at her small but smart collection for 2026.

From left to right: Styles-Peyton, Sofia, Harper, Luciana.

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Zuhair Murad: “Like a sun-drenched poem, the Spring 2026 Bridal Collection embraces the most virtuous form of romance, celebrating love through regal silhouettes. Sensual and luxurious, the gowns melt onto the body, lit by the shimmer of sequins. Sculpted bodices, plunging necklines, and corsets delicately contour the figure be”

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This perfectly captures the spirit of their Spring 2026 collection: dramatic yet classic, with smart, modern twists on timeless couture codes. Every look balances architecture and movement—clean lines where you want polish, fluid drape where you want romance—so the gowns read beautifully in person and on camera.

I’ve pulled a few standouts based on silhouette, execution, and pure wow factor: sculpted corsetry that supports without stiffness; detachable overskirts and capelets that deliver a ceremony-to-reception transformation; and hand-placed embellishments—think 3D florals, crystal latticing, and pearlwork—that frame the face and elongate the line. The proportions feel intentional (neckline, train, veil length all in conversation), and the finishing is meticulous, from invisible hems to perfectly weighted seams.

Designed in Lebanon by Zuhair Murad, the collection bears the unmistakable signature of the Beirut atelier: couture-level craftsmanship, exacting fit, and an eye for luminous detail. You can feel the hours of handiwork in every panel and appliqué. Nothing here feels like “filler”—each piece earns its place in the lineup and contributes to a cohesive story of modern glamour grounded in classic elegance.

Hayley Paige Bride: If you were a bride six-plus years ago, this name probably rings a wedding bell. The millennial “it” designer who had us all hooked—eyes, hearts, the whole thing. Honestly, she might be the most public-facing wedding dress designer out there: massive social following, constant appearances, and videos where she talks straight to her brides like a friend.

And that’s the magic, right? You start to wonder: do I love her dresses…or do I love her? Maybe it’s both. Either way, the brand became personality-driven in the best way—less runway mystery, more real connection—and it changed how a lot of us shop for “the one.”

Now while they arent exactly “my style” I can definitely see why these looks resonate with so many brides, they’re fun, vibrant, light hearted, ultra girly. I see some repeat concepts throughout, but these are some of my favs from Hayley Paige “Twice a upon time” collection.

From the designer:
“Becoming Jane has an adaptable sensibility — she can be worn six different ways, a true celebration of all the women we’ve had to become along the way. That optionality is her superpower and she reminds me of a woman that wears many hats.

This dress comes solo (shown left) with an overskirt, bolero, and lots of drama (shown center) or make it sexy with strapless and matching gloves (shown right)