New Vivienne Westwood Wedding Dresses

Known for her unconventional designs and punk rock edge, Vivienne Westwood creates wedding gowns for the bride who craves something different. From dramatic silhouettes to classic corsetry to Chantilly lace capes, Westwood's bridal designs are at once romantic and avant-garde. Scroll below to see recent and past collections from the celebrated designer.

Vivienne Westwood Bridal 2023

This year, Vivienne Westwood's made-to-order and bespoke bridal couture collection pays homage to the beauty and allure of the night sky. The design's colors and shapes are inspired by the vast cosmos, with sweeping necklines and striking drapery as core elements of the collection. Beautiful embellishments—like graceful trains, capes, and boleros—orbit the gowns' silhouettes as sequins, satins, and metallics give the pieces an "astral luminosity," as noted in the designer's press release.

Keep scrolling for a look at the newest collection.

As it is our absolute commitment that all brides see themselves in our coverage, our editorial team has worked with the brand to confirm that this collection meets the standards outlined in our diversity pledge.

Astral

The Cut: Long-sleeve column dress (off-the-shoulder optional)

The Material: Stretch drape satin

The Wow Factor: The dress features one piece of seamless fabric that is used to create the bodice and sleeves.

Aurora Lace

The Cut: Baroque mini dress with a boat neckline

The Material: Available in recycled taffeta, silk duchesse, or organza lace on ivory gazar

The Wow Factor: The combination of the brand's signature draping and a corseted bodice creates a stunning effect.

Eclipse

The Cut: A-line with a plunging sweetheart neckline

The Material: Crepe satin fabric

The Wow Factor: The striking high leg-slit and sweeping, twisted fabric across the shoulders.

Galaxy

The Cut: Strapless column dress with draped neckline

The Material: Crepe satin

The Wow Factor: The corset features a draped panel embellished with Swarovski crystals.

Minerva

The Cut: Non-corseted backless floor-length gown with asymmetric neckline

The Material: Available in recycled sequin fabric or heavy silk satin

The Wow Factor: The asymmetric neckline with stunning soft draping.

Luna

The Cut: Ruffled one-shoulder dress with an asymmetric neckline and removable lower skirt

The Material: Recycled taffeta

The Wow Factor: The voluminous, structural shoulder detail.

Galaxy Cape

The Cut: 18th-century Watteau-style train

The Material: Crepe satin

The Wow Factor: The draping of the crepe satin material.

Nebula

The Cut: Ball gown with an asymmetric skirt

The Material: Available in recycled taffeta or silk duchesse

The Wow Factor: The structural pleating that opens on both sides of the gown to form an architectural, asymmetrical skirt.

Nova Cora

The Cut: Column dress with sculpting corset and off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline

The Material: Available in organza lace or heavy stretch satin

The Wow Factor: The draped neckline.

Nova Cora Mini

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline with a draped sculpting corset

The Material: Crepe satin

The Wow Factor: The cascading asymmetrical train.

Comet

The Cut: A rounded off-the-shoulder neckline high-low gown

The Material: Heavy silk satin

The Wow Factor: The high-low effect of the mini dress with an asymmetric, toga-like, cascading skirt.

Vivienne Westwood Bridal 2022

Vivienne Westwood's 2022 bridal couture collection effortlessly marries avant-garde designs and historical icons with contemporary details. The newly released line not only highlights Westwood's signature edgy aesthetic, but goes even further to push the boundaries of bridal fashion—as seen through Andreas Kronthaler's bespoke pieces.

Taking inspiration from influential women throughout history, this season "experiments with proportions" drawing inspiration from the likes of "Marilyn Monroe and a classic 1950’s look or [modern interpretations] of a historic Marie Antoinette gown," as noted in a statement released by the brand.

Though the collection can be seen as an ode to past trends, Westwood and Kronthaler made sure they stayed true to today's concerns, keeping sustainability top of mind. "Prioritising quality and longevity in the design of each gown, the couture team can now offer a service to transform each bridal gown post-wedding, with the aim to eliminate waste and give each Westwood gown a new life," the brand states.

For a look at the newest collection, keep scrolling below!

Marlene

The Cut: Oversized tailored double-breasted jacket

The Material: Silk duchess satin

The Wow Factor: Drawing inspiration from actress Marlene Dietrich, this wedding jacket is the ultimate statement piece for the aisle or after-party

Bianca

The Cut: Wedding suit

The Material: Wool, satin, and crystal and pearl embellishments

The Wow Factor: Paying homage to Bianca Jagger's wedding look, this suit stands out in all the right ways due to the cropped corset and pearl-embossed trousers

Chloe

The Cut: Corset mini dress + tulle veil

The Material: Tulle, netting, and crystals

The Wow Factor: The marriage between streetwear and couture, as shown through the baseball cap tulle veil

Aphrodite

The Cut: Corseted dress

The Material: Crystal net

The Wow Factor: Inspired by Greek goddesses, the draping of the silhouette and golden hue makes this look stand out from the rest

Audrey

The Cut: Column dress

The Material: Silk satin and crystal netting

The Wow Factor: The magnificent crystal net that falls from the neckline and cascades across the body

Maya

The Cut: Halter column gown

The Material: Sequin netting

The Wow Factor: For the non-traditional bride, this shimmering gown evokes 1920's vibe—a showstopping number for any wedding

Flora

The Cut: Strapless corseted gown

The Material: Lace

The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional floral embroidery throughout makes for an utterly romantic ensemble

Goddess

The Cut: Sculpted mermaid gown

The Material: Pearl-embroidered tulle and illusion organza

The Wow Factor: The smoke-like overlay which flows across the body

Nymph

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder gown pulled together with a corset

The Material: Tulle, crystals, and pearls

The Wow Factor: All of the ethereal touches, like the shoulder draping, voluminous sleeve frills, delicate layered tulle, and ornate Elizabethan-inspired corset

Antoinette

The Cut: Corseted A-line gown

The Material: Chantilly lace and tulle

The Wow Factor: The removable scalloped lace edge tulle cape

Josephine

The Cut: Mini dress with a removable overcoat

The Material: Crystal net, pearl embroidered tulle, and feather embellishments

The Wow Factor: The futuristic motifs of the crystal net mini dress

Georgiana

The Cut: Corseted asymmetrical high-low ballgown

The Material: Lace, tulle, pearls, and recycled plastic

The Wow Factor: Inspired by the Duchess of Devonshire, this grand historical silhouette evokes the opulence of the Georgian era

Vivienne Westwood Bridal Made-to-Order

Venus

The Cut: Corseted mini dress

The Material: Satin

The Wow Factor: The trendy asymmetrical draping on the bodice

Dora

The Cut: Midi wrap silhouette dress

The Material: Gentle silk

The Wow Factor: The structured neckline which frames the face and highlights the décolletage

Minerva

The Cut: Corseted gown

The Material: Heavy silk satin

The Wow Factor: Not seen, but the backless silhouette making this gown a complete showstopper

Camille

The Cut: Corseted A-line gown

The Material: Satin

The Wow Factor: The draping that ruches at the waistline

Long Cocotte

The Cut: A-line gown

The Material: Silk

The Wow Factor: The elegant and delicate draping of the neckline and bodice

Grace

The Cut: Corseted A-line gown

The Material: FSC certified stretch viscose satin

The Wow Factor: Designed for the red carpet, this pencil skirt paired with an overskirt accentuates every curve

Cara Cocotte

The Cut: Corseted A-line gown

The Material: Lace and tulle

The Wow Factor: The delicate cowl neckline

Rhea

The Cut: Long-sleeve mermaid gown

The Material: Heavy stretch satin and recycled tulle

The Wow Factor: The ability to customize this gown by adding and/or removing the sleeves and train

Rhea (embroidered)

The Cut: Long-sleeve mermaid gown

The Material: Beaded lace and recycled tulle

The Wow Factor: The ability to customize this gown by adding and/or removing the sleeves and train

Freyja

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder gown

The Material: Faille or double duchesse

The Wow Factor: The one-shouldered sleeve that frames and elongates the figure

Princess

The Cut: Ruffled ballgown

The Material: Embroidered tulle

The Wow Factor: The confetti-like leaf embroidery, and optional tie that can be styled around the neck or on the waist

Hera

The Cut: A-line ballgown

The Material: Faille or double duchesse

The Wow Factor: The changeable neckline, and the full flowing skirt with a pleated waist and deep pockets

Andreas Kronthaler Bespoke Pieces

Marilyn

The Cut: Asymtrically constructed midi dress

The Material: Beaded tulle, feathers, and silk duchesse 

The Wow Factor: Inspired by an iconic 1950’s Marilyn Monroe dress, the asymmetrical feathered hemline will turn heads down any aisle

Pamela

The Cut: Strapless gown

The Material: Silk moiré

The Wow Factor: An invisible wire stiffens the moiré neckline allowing the bride to twist and shape the dress as desired

MM Corset Dress

The Cut: Long-sleeve gown

The Material: Silk moiré, satin, tulle, and silk taffeta

The Wow Factor: A contemporary take on the classic Marilyn Monroe hourglass silhouette, this gown adds a dramatic flair to contemporary bridal aesthetics

Chichi Dress & Long Tulle Underskirt

The Cut: A-line midi ballgown

The Material: Chantilly lace and tulle

The Wow Factor: A modern interpretation of a classic Marie Antoinette silhouette

Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture Spring 2021

This season, Vivienne Westwood unveiled a new Made-to-Order and Couture bridal collection comprised of the atelier's signature avant-garde dresses and impeccable tailoring. With a focus on sustainability and versatility, Vivienne Westwood presented gowns with detachable sleeves, capes, and trains in recycled polyester and vegan silk. Standouts of the collection include beautifully draped mini dresses, asymmetrical necklines, and sculptural boleros designed to be worn long after the wedding is over.

Look 1

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder mini dress with a Duchesse train

The Material: Heavy silk-satin

The Wow Factor: The Duchesse train

Look 2

The Cut: Mini bridal dress

The Material: Silk satin

The Wow Factor: The mini hemline

Look 3

The Cut: Slip bridal dress

The Material: Silk satin

The Wow Factor: The rose detailing throughout the gown

Look 4

The Cut: Corseted A-line gown

The Material: Silk satin

The Wow Factor: The rose detailing throughout the gown

Look 5

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder gown

The Material: Heavy crepe

The Wow Factor: The embossed floral embroidery

Look 6

The Cut: Strapless delicately draped dress

The Material: Silk satin

The Wow Factor: The draping on the skirt

Look 7

The Cut: Halter neck gown

The Material: Crepe satin

The Wow Factor: The A-line silhouette

Look 8

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder gown

The Material: Silk cady

The Wow Factor: The corset bodice

Look 9

The Cut: Fitted column gown

The Material: Silk cady and chantilly lace

The Wow Factor: The corset bodice

Look 10

The Cut: Fitted A-line gown

The Material: Heavy silk satin and silk georgette

The Wow Factor: The silk georgette ties and cape

Look 11

The Cut: Corseted A-line gown

The Material: Silk cady and Chantilly lace

The Wow Factor: The corset bodice and lace cape

Look 12

The Cut: Strapless corseted gown

The Material: Heavy satin silk and silk georgette

The Wow Factor: The corseted and draped bodice

Look 13

The Cut: Strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline

The Material: Guipure lace

The Wow Factor: The allover lace

Look 14

The Cut: Strapless gown with a bolero

The Material: Cloqué jacquard

The Wow Factor: The deep-V, sweetheart neckline

Look 15

The Cut: A corset, skirt, petticoat, and a bolero

The Material: Silk taffeta and tulle

The Wow Factor: The tulle balloon sleeves and skirt

Look 16

The Cut: High-low gown with detachable sleeves

The Material: Jacquard

The Wow Factor: The high-low hemline

Look 17

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ballgown

The Material: Silk taffeta and tulle

The Wow Factor: The bubble hemline

Look 18

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ballgown

The Material: Silk taffeta and tulle

The Wow Factor: The voluminous ballgown skirt

Look 19

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ballgown

The Material: Silk satin

The Wow Factor: The dramatic train

Look 20

The Cut: Strapless mini dress

The Material: Silk satin and tulle

The Wow Factor: The floral embroidery

Look 21

The Cut: Strapless ballgown

The Material: Archival lace and tulle

The Wow Factor: The matching lace veil

Look 22

The Cut: Trumpet gown

The Material: Archival lace and tulle

The Wow Factor: The multi-layered tulle cape