From modern ballgowns to elegant wedding-day separates and a classic shift dress, here are six fashion-forward looks for brides this season
Photographs: Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW)
The good news for fashion forward brides in 2025 is that there’s a style for every type of wedding celebration – from low-key civil ceremony to a black-tie affair or destination party. We’ve chosen six of our favourites from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week runway shows to inspire you.
Fairytale bride – Alicia Rueda
Bilbao designer Alicia Rueda showed a fabulous collection at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week with plenty of her hallmark bows and trims, but this gown stood out for fairytale glamour. With full floaty sleeves and ruffled shoulder detail, tapering to a curved bodice studded with flowers and crystals, it has a flowing A-line skirt – all the elements you need to float down the aisle in style.
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Clean cut – Caroline Castigliano
London’s Caroline Castigliano was a welcome addition to the Barcelona runaway, showing off a collection showcasing her design signature of modern twists on classic wedding attire. While her ballgowns are peerless, this slinky two-piece caught our eye. The fluid and flattering slimline skirt with small train is paired to a longline top with collar and open back – creating an elegant reveal in a pared-back ensemble.
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Slick shift – Sophie et Voilà
In a collection offering many superb modern takes on bridal, BBFW stalwart Sophie et Voilà delivered this standout shift dress. The shoulder-enhancing v-cut neckline and neat halter ties create a clean line, with the lightweight gown ending above the knee. A gauzy top layer, cut slightly longer, adds a wedding-day flourish to a design that’s perfect for destination and high-summer celebrations.
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New romantic – Yolancris
There’s a post-punk feel to this deliciously decadent ensemble by Yolancris. The ballgown with longline bodice has a circular skirt trimmed with oversized flower heads. The boxy jacket is trimmed with yet more blooms and crystals. Designed to be removed for the after party (if you can bear), this glittering jacket will earn its keep at parties for years to come.
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Bloom time – Pronovias
While floral embellishments are appearing in lots of collections right now, we love Pronovias’ take. The cut is traditional, with high neck, slim sleeves and fitted bodice tapering to a full A-line skirt with train – shorter at the front to reveal wedding heels. But the floral fabric with silvery weave and blush underlayer ramps up the glamour – transforming a demure choice into a showstopper.
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High style – Isabel Sanchis
High necks are having something of a revival, as are separates, and Isabel Sanchis shows off the virtues of both with an elegant outfit featuring exceptional fabrics. The fine lace blouse with high neck, full sleeves and neat cuffs has an Edwardian air and is paired to a plain floor length skirt with relaxed pockets. A long silk ribbon waistband adds a romantic flourish.
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