Dresses; Costantino Bridal, Eddy K., Emiliano Bengasi Couturier 

The new romanticism has the feeling of a decided, light femininity, defined by flowing dresses and voluminous skirts, loose, delicate silhouettes, all in the name of an intimately refined style which promises to set the trends for next year's romantic bride. But is romanticism really back? Let's hear from buyers and exhibitors.

Is 2020 going to be the year when romantic wedding dresses make a comeback?

“It's a timeless style,” says Emiliano Bengasi, from the label that bears his name. “The romantic wedding dress is an integral part of the collective imagination of the bride as an icon of fairytale style, something the bride wears once in her lifetime, that transforms her into a princess. Every detail is dictated by the personality of the bride herself, but one only needs a touch of creativity to make something different that stands out from the crowd”.  

Kalliope Perraki from Costantino Bridal has no doubt about it: “romanticism is always and forever - all that changes is how it is expressed over time, using transparent fabrics, flowers and crystals. 2020 will see the return of a more modern form, based on the pursuit of the chic and beautiful". 

“The current trend,” says Edgar Kestenband from Edd K., "is to repropose what seemed forgotten, including the romantic style: a sign of changing times searching for authenticity - even on your wedding day". 

Among the buyers, Giovanna Cannavacciuolo of Maison Magic  confirms that brides are looking for romanticism: “2020 will be the year of a return to tradition, also in terms of values expressed by the magic of a romantic, emotional wedding dress.”

Jessica Vargas from the US-based atelier Solutions Bridal agrees: “Brides have always been very romantic creatures, and romanticism will certainly return next year, even overseas”.

How would you characterise today's romantic bride? 

Emilano Bengasi: “a wedding is the fairytale of love winning against all odds, the romantic dream par excellence. Some brides feel romantic when enveloped in a cloud of tulle, others when wearing a more structured dress with heavier fabrics: there's no strict rule, every bride can be romantic in her own way, so long as the dress enhances her personality”. 

Kalliope Perraki - Costantino Bridal: “Nowadays, brides want to express their romantic spirit with dresses concealing small emotional details which slightly amplify their feelings, even visually”. 

Edgar Kestenband - Eddy K: “The traditional style is the perfect canvas for a romantic story, starting with the use of contrasting textures, deep necklines, and even the use of original and unusual details like pockets.” 

Giovanna Cannavacciuolo - Maison Magic: “Today's romantic bride wants a large, soft dress which carries her through her day with delicacy and like a fairytale, to intensify her emotions”.

Jessica Vargas - Solutions Bridal: “Brides are romantic by nature and choose lace details and elaborate necklines, often concealed by boleros or veils”.

What are the characteristics of a romantic dress? 

Emilano Bengasi: “The wide-skirted dress is the most romantic: what makes it stand out are its textures, lace, embroidery and colours - including pastel colours and silk white. Creations on the border between reality and dream, decorated with grace and beauty”. 

Kalliope Perraki - Costantino Bridal: “There is no strict romantic form, but rather details which can amplify its essence, such as feathers, crystals, flowers and wide sleeves. In 2020, romanticism goes hand in hand with the sustainability of dresses made with recycled materials for a bride who is environmentally aware and concerned for the wellbeing of our planet”.

Edgar Kestenband - Eddy K: “The romantic style is very traditional: so, the use of small pockets breathes new life into a wide organza skirt; contrasting textures make embroidered tulle more contemporary; the simplicity of mermaid silhouettes may be fitted with surprising  removable skirts…”.

Giovanna Cannavacciuolo - Maison Magic: “The romantic dress by its nature must be soft, with a deep and yet virginal neckline, and layered fabrics - like overskirts - so that the model is more dynamic and lighter once the ceremony itself is over”. 

Jessica Vargas - Solutions Bridal: “There are so many small details which, together, make a dress romantic: V or heart shaped necklines, concealed by small lace boleros; again, lace can be used for a long, virginal veil or to create a removable cape, adding a unique touch even to the most classical outfit”..