British brand Vivienne Westwood was the star of Barcelona Bridal Night , held last night as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week ( BBFW ). Showcasing its 2026 bridal collection, the iconic fashion house captivated more than 450 attendees, offering them an unforgettable experience of elegance, rebellion, and romance—the first show to focus exclusively on its bridal line.
The historic 19th -century building of the University of Barcelona was chosen as the venue for this special event. Models strutted their stuff in 34 bespoke and haute couture wedding gowns through the cloister surrounding the central garden, where blossoming orange trees provided a natural backdrop for the show.
Vivienne Westwood shines at the Barcelona Bridal Night with an epic show
Vivienne Westwood ‘s creative director , Andreas Kronthaler , said: ” Bridal has always been an important part of the house, ever since I started working with Vivienne in the early 1990s. We are delighted to be holding our first bridal show here in this fantastic city; the splendor of the boulevards and the architecture were our first point of inspiration.”
He continued: ” The collection is a pot pourri of past, present, and future. Corsetry is the foundation; it emphasizes you and gives you presence. And tailoring—to create a masculine flair.”
“We revisited our rose print, inspired by the watercolors of 18th -century botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté. We added orange blossoms from the university courtyard, a symbol of purity and beauty; muted and layered with tulle—delicate and romantic. Rich jacquard in “Absence of Roses”—classic. There’s linen and cotton, washed georgette and chiffon to make the pieces look as if they’ve been worn again and again. The lightest organza, lots of lace, and pale pink duchesse from Italy. Each figure tells a story.”
Andreas concluded: ” Simonetta (Gianfelici) wears Madame de Pompadour’s dress, inspired by the painting by François Boucher (1756), this time in white. Vivienne would have loved it—it was her favorite dress of all time.”
In addition, the trade show opens its doors today and runs until Sunday in Halls 1 and 2, as well as in the Plaza de l’Univers on Montjuïc. Nearly 450 brands will offer buyers from around the world a wide range of dresses for brides, grooms, parties, ceremonies, red carpets, and accessories.