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Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week has come and gone, and like every season, we're officially swooning over the gorgeous bridal and bridal-inspired dresses that walked down the runway. Each year, designers from around the world stun fashion lovers everywhere with over-the-top designs, like larger-than-life ballgowns, overflowing layers of exaggerated ruffles and tulle, and tons of sequins.
For brides with more avant-garde and fashion-forward aesthetics, Couture week is the best place to kick start your wedding dress journey. From Giambattista Valli to Chanel and Christian Dior, you'll find the exact inspiration you need to feel bold, beautiful, and confident on your big day.
So, in honor of the new dresses that graced the runway this Fall 2021 season, ahead, scroll through our picks for the 55 best bridal-inspired dresses from Paris Haute Couture past and present.
Fendi
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Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Oversized mini coat
The Wow Factor: The allover feathered detail
Fendi
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Courtesy of Fendi
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Long sleeve A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The intricate color marbling
Chanel
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Courtesy of Chanel
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Long sleeve, A-line ballgown
The Wow Factor: The regal simplicity of the gown
Chanel
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Courtesy of Chanel
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Two-piece pantsuit
The Wow Factor: The blazer's deep-V neckline
Giambattista Valli
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Courtesy of Giambattista Valli
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: A-line gown featuring a draped cape
The Wow Factor: The frothy tulle and dramatic cape
Giambattista Valli
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Courtesy of Giambattista Valli
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Strapless A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The tiered black and white silhouette
Schiaparelli
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Courtesy of Schiaparelli
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Dropped waist ballgown
The Wow Factor: The stunning avant-garde silhouette and disco-esque bodice
Zuhair Murad
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Courtesy of Zuhair Murad
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Long sleeve fitted dress
The Wow Factor: The deep-V neckline, crystal embellishments, belted cinched waist, and middle slit
Zuhair Murad
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Courtesy of Zuhair Murad
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Long sleeve ballgown
The Wow Factor: The crystal details throughout the gown
Elie Saab
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Courtesy of Elie Saab
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Princess ballgown
The Wow Factor: The regalness of the entire look
Elie Saab
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Courtesy of Elie Saab
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: One-shoulder A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional applique
Rahul Mishra
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Courtesy of Rahul Mishra
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Strapless A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The billowing allover ruffles
Alexis Mabille
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Courtesy of Alexis Mabille
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Strapless mini dress
The Wow Factor: The flower bouquet on the neckline
Alexis Mabille
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Courtesy of Alexis Mabille
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Strapless ballgown
The Wow Factor: The vibrant yellow metallic hue
Vaishali S
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Courtesy of Vaishali S
Season: Fall/Winter 2021
The Cut: Structured gown
The Wow Factor: The vine and floral detailing on the front
Givenchy
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Strapless gown featuring a structured cape
The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional floral applique and cutout design
Elie Saab
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Princess ballgown
The Wow Factor: The waist-cinching bow and intricately woven lace
Chanel
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Two-piece paring with a gauzy floral skirt and long-sleeved blouse
The Wow Factor: The pastel, three-dimensional floral embroidery on the skirt
Chanel
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Long sleeve column gown featuring a mock neck
The Wow Factor: The allover lace
Stephane Rolland
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Sleeveless gown with pockets
The Wow Factor: The allover pearl embellishments
Stephane Rolland
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Courtesy of Stephane Rolland
Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: One-shoulder blouse and wide-leg pants
The Wow Factor: The crystal-embellished neckline
Georges Chakra
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Ballet-skirt mini dress and pants
The Wow Factor: The sheer, floral-embroidered pants
Georges Chakra
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Mini dress featuring a dress length veil
The Wow Factor: The exaggerated shoulders
Christian Dior
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: One-shoulder, A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The frothy layers of tulle
Christian Dior
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Greecian-esque long-sleeve gown
The Wow Factor: The ethereal flowy silhouette
Ralph & Russo
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Sleeveless column gown
The Wow Factor: The back bow, beaded neck, and fully feathered hemline
Ralph & Russo
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Two-piece pantsuit
The Wow Factor: The stunning allover sequins
Antonio Grimaldi
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Long sleeve ballgown
The Wow Factor: The dramatic train in the back
Antonio Grimaldi
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Long sleeve mini dress
The Wow Factor: The feathered sleeves and mock neck
Ulyana Sergeenko
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Season: Spring/Summer 2020
The Cut: Long sleeve gown
The Wow Factor: The sequin, feathers, thigh-high slit...everything!
Vivienne Westwood
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Strapless ballgown
The Wow Factor: The featured skirt
Vivienne Westwood
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Strapless ballgown
The Wow Factor: The tiered silhouette
Giorgio Armani Privé
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Stephane Cardinale - Corbis
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Strapless column gown
The Wow Factor: The lavender hue
Giorgio Armani Privé
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Stephane Cardinale - Corbis
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Two-piece pantsuit
The Wow Factor: The allover sparkle and sequin
Givenchy
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Long sleeve, peplum high-low top, and black cigarette pants
The Wow Factor: The two-piece couture nature of the entire look
Givenchy
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Peter White
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: One shoulder gown
The Wow Factor: The avant-garde silhouette
Rami Kadi Haute Couture
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Kay-Paris Fernandes
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Off the shoulder ballgown
The Wow Factor: The allover sparkles
Giorgio Armani Privé
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Estrop
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: One shoulder column gown
The Wow Factor: The multicolor tiers
Giorgio Armani Privé
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Pascal Le Segretain
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Strapless A-line dress
The Wow Factor: The blue hue
Stéphane Rolland
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Thierry Chesnot
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Strapless wide blouse dress
The Wow Factor: The silhouette
Chanel
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Rindoff/Charriau
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: One-shoulder A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The draped one shoulder and belted detail
Chanel
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Pascal Le Segretain
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: One shoulder column gown
The Wow Factor: The floral embroidery at the neckline
Georges Hobeika
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Laurent Viteur
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Strapless ballgown
The Wow Factor: The voluminous skirt
Georges Hobeika
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Laurent Viteur
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Long sleeve A-line gown
The Wow Factor: The sheer lace bodice and sleeves
Georges Chakra Haute Couture
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Laurent Viteur
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: A-line gown, featuring an overskirt with a train
The Wow Factor: The embellished overskirt and balloon sleeves
Georges Chakra Haute Couture
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Laurent Viteur
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: One shoulder gown
The Wow Factor: The thigh-high slit
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Mini shift dress
The Wow Factor: The hanging crystals and mini hemline
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
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Richard Bord
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: White mini coat
The Wow Factor: The crystal embellishments and short hemline
Schiaparelli
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FRANCOIS GUILLOT
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: High-low structured dress
The Wow Factor: The avant-garde silhouette
Stéphane Rolland
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CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: A-line gown, featuring a deep V-neckline
The Wow Factor: The feathered details
Elie Saab Haute Couture
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Dominique Charriau
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Voluminous ballgown
The Wow Factor: The intricate gold detailing throughout the dress
Elie Saab Haute Couture
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Kimono-inspired long sleeve gown
The Wow Factor: The velvet belt and bell sleeves
Ziad Nakad
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Thierry Chesnot
Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder, long-sleeved princess gown
The Wow Factor: The allover embellishment
Giambattista Valli
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Multilayered strapless ruffled gown
The Wow Factor: The large pink floral details throughout the entire dress
Giambattista Valli
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Season: Fall/Winter 2019/2020
The Cut: Multilayered strapless ruffled ballgown
The Wow Factor: The unconventional mint hue
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