Yumi Katsura Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection

By Fashion Trendsetter

Yumi Katsura, the pioneering Japanese bridal designer celebrated for blending traditional Japanese artistry with modern bridal elegance, unveiled the Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection with a runway show on Monday, October 13th, at New York Bridal Fashion Week.

A modern reverie of the Gilded Age unfolded on the runway, as Paulette Cleghorn unveiled a collection that felt both regal and romantic, sculptural and fluid. Bridal silhouettes shimmered with orchestral precision – metallic laces, baroque textures, sweeping trains, and masterfully tailored corsetry echoed the grandeur of a bygone era, now reimagined for the modern bride. Every gown moved like music.

October 13, 2025, New York – Yumi Katsura Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection Runway Show. Photo by Chia-Ta Tsai @ct_tsai

Yumi Katsura Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection Runway Show took place at the St. Bartholomew’s Church-an all-welcoming, inclusive landmark Episcopal church in the heart of midtown Manhattan.

October 13, 2025, New York – Yumi Katsura Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection Runway Show. Photo by Chia-Ta Tsai @ct_tsai

Paulette Cleghorn, Designer and Creative Director of Yumi Katsura NYC, describes the Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection Symphony as follows:

“Our Yumi Katsura Fall 2026 Symphony collection is a modern reverie of the Gilded Age-a dialogue between past grandeur and future vision. Inspired by the decadence and drama of 19th-century fashion, the collection reinterprets the era’s sculptural silhouettes, sumptuous fabrics, and intricate ornamentation through a contemporary lens. Each piece harmonizes historical romance with architectural nuance, transforming opulence into motion. In collaboration with visionary accessory designers, the collection features dandy-inspired accents, elegant fur elements, and radiant halos with futuristic regalia that lend a celestial, otherworldly edge.”

Symphony is both an ode and an evolution-a celebration of contrasts where the lessons of the past compose the music of tomorrow.
— Paulette Cleghorn, Designer & Creative Director, Yumi Katsura NYC

October 13, 2025, New York – Paulette Cleghorn, Designer and Creative Director of Yumi Katsura NYC and the models at the finale of the Yumi Katsura Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection Runway Show. Photo by Chia-Ta Tsai @ct_tsai

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CREDITS

Beauty:
Marcello Costa @bymarcellocosta
BRIDALGAL | Lilly Rivera | Multicultural MUA, HAIR & PRO TEAM @bridalgal

Crowns:
Oza Peloza @ozapeloza
Lisa McFadden @lisamcfaddenmillinery

Production:
Roger Gary @rogergarys
Kofi Brown @yellowmanbk

Photography:
Chia-Ta Tsai @ct_tsai

Yumi Katsura
www.yumikatsuracouture.com | @yumikatsuranyc | @paulettecleghorn

Yumi Katsura is a pioneering Japanese bridal designer acclaimed for fusing traditional Japanese artistry with modern bridal elegance. Founded in 1964 by Katsura herself, the fashion house quickly rose to global prominence, marking her as one of Japan’s first designers to earn international acclaim in bridal couture. Throughout her illustrious career, she has presented her collections around the world, shaping the evolution of wedding fashion through her visionary approach, impeccable craftsmanship, and intricate detailing.

Renowned for her opulent gowns, Katsura masterfully intertwines elements of Japanese heritage-such as kimono-inspired forms and sumptuous textiles-with contemporary silhouettes and embellishments, creating timeless designs that harmonize the spirit of East and West.

All images courtesy of Chia-Ta Tsai @ct_tsai. Used by permission.