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New York Bridal Fashion Week
October 2026

Name: Union Couture New York Bridal Market
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-15
Location: The Lotte New York Palace

Join Union Couture for a private market experience connecting leading international bridal designers with verified boutique owners and retail buyers.

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WHEN
October 13–15, 2026

WHERE
The Lotte New York Palace Hotel

FOR
Bridal Boutique Owners & Buyers

Meet the Creative Directors

Marmar Halim

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Originally from Egypt, Marmar Halim made a daring pivot from HR to launching her Dubai-based label. A red-carpet favorite, she is remarkable in bridal for her ability to treat challenging fabrics like marble, transforming them into structural masterpieces. Her gowns empower brides through confident simplicity and avant-garde, architectural elegance.

Marmar Halim
Mara Cosleacara

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mara Cosleacara shapes Divine Atelier’s signature aesthetic, blending her UAL and Royal College of Art background with modern bridal design. Handcrafted in Romania from fine European silks, her collections translate sculptural draping, clean lines, and innovative construction into effortlessly elegant, understated gowns.

Divine Atelier
Lea-Ann Belter

DESIGNER
Timeless romance defines Lea-Ann Belter’s bridal aesthetic, blending classic, universally flattering silhouettes with fresh modern details. Handcrafted in Toronto using luxurious natural silks and exquisite French laces, every gown is celebrated for its exceptional fit, thoughtful construction, and immaculate, high-end couture finishing.

Lea-Ann Belter

OCTOBER 2026

Discover Your Next Designer

Explore the complete Union Couture designer roster. Registered buyers are welcome to walk into every showcase throughout market, or book an optional appointment for dedicated time with a collection.

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ZB Couture

A BUYER FIRST MARKET EXPERIENCE

Luxury Bridal, Seen Differently

Union Couture brings together exceptional bridal designers from around the world in an intimate Manhattan setting. Private appointments give buyers the time and space to understand each collection, meet the people behind it and build a thoughtful market schedule.

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What the industry says

"We've enjoyed many fantastic seasons with Union Square Couture. The USC team's professionalism and dedication have made our experience exceptional. We look forward to continued success and thank you for your hard work."

SIMON RUSTOM, International Sales Director | Saiid Kobeisy
"USC offers an unparalleled bridal market experience offering a luxurious platform for designers to showcase their work. The team's meticulous planning, flawless execution, and unwavering support of designers and retailers provides an invaluable lasting connection beyond the event.

SHAWNE JACOBS, Creative Director | Anne Barge
"Our experience with Union Square Couture was exceptional. The attention to detail, from the seamless website to the flawless event execution, ensures a professional and well-managed show. The event draws top designers and buyers from around the world, and the intimate setting is perfect for showcasing our collections. We are proud to be a part of it."

KAREN LACKNER, Sales Director | Lea-Ann Belter

OCTOBER 13–15, 2026 · NEW YORK CITY

Plan Your New York Bridal Market

Register for Union Couture, explore participating designers and schedule private appointments at the Lotte New York Palace.

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New York Bridal Fashion Week October 2026