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Vivienne Westwood Debuts First Bridal Runway Show in Barcelona

The brand's inaugural bridal-focused showcase features 35 unique designs, solidifying its bridalwear as a core component of its global identity.

Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of "And Just Like That...", wearing the same wedding dress from the Sex And The City movie, where her character is left at the altar.
Model Bella Hadid wore a lace wedding dress as she walked the Vivienne Westwood fall-winter 2020 runway at Paris Fashion Week.
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The Vivienne Westwood dress that Dita Von Teese wore at her 2005 wedding was on display in an exhibition entitled 'Wedding Dresses 1775-2014,' at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Overview

  • Vivienne Westwood staged its first-ever dedicated bridal runway show at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on April 24, 2025.
  • The show, led by creative director Andreas Kronthaler, presented 35 new made-to-order and couture bridal designs.
  • Held at the University of Barcelona, the event featured non-traditional bridal elements like suits, swappable skirts, and removable trains, reflecting the brand's punk-inspired ethos.
  • Bridalwear has become a major pillar of the brand, supported by a dedicated atelier and 43 exclusive retailers worldwide, with collections available in salons across London, Paris, Milan, New York, and Los Angeles.
  • Kronthaler emphasized the importance of individuality in bridal fashion, incorporating archival inspirations and diverse models to celebrate Vivienne Westwood's legacy of nonconformist design.