Ines di Santo Bridal Fall 2021

Ines di Santo’s bridal shows should not be missed. Her collections have everything—beauty, charm, luxury, and di Santo’s special brand of wit. Add to those ingredients, the best fashion models in the industry showing di Santo’s special concoction of lush luxury, fashion industry professionals are never disappointed by di Santo’s bridal collections.

Unfortunately, like most bridal brands this season, industry professionals were limited to viewing Ines di Santo’s bridal collections digitally, not up-close-and-personal which is a must-experience. That said; di Santo’s fall 2021 did contain the design aesthetic that we have come to expect from her.

Still in place was di Santo’s penchant for sexy silhouettes that properly show off winning physiques. There was di Santo’s love of fit-to-flare, mermaid, and column gowns, all silhouettes that beautifully show off a woman’s curves. There was also the expert craftmanship which is the hallmark of di Santo’s bridal collections.

For fall 2021, Ines di Santo was inspired by cherished memories of the past. Whether those memories were memories of her daughter’s hand-painted dresses or reflections on beautiful instances from her past that resonate, di Santo captured these important moments by using a blush palette and silk organza appliques on traditional bridal silhouettes.

Though this ‘Wrapped in Love’ collection was a bit pared down for di Santo, there was some interesting, innovative looks. Standout looks included the brand’s silk white column dress with geometric, peekaboo décolletage with organza grain, the ‘coeur’ bridal party dress with asymmetrical halter top with peekaboo sides, the simple white column cocktail dress, and white cocktail dress with floral bodice and floral statement sleeves.

Despite no runway presentation—which is the best format for di Santo’s bridal collections—the video of this fall 2021 collection was youthful, fun, full of joy and frivolity. The video almost makes you want to be a bride!!

—William S. Gooch