5 Questions with Bridal Designer Martha Suárez
Tell us about the Martha Suárez brand and its ethos. Where is your design studio located?
The Martha Suárez brand is inspired by the belief that every bride deserves to feel confident, effortlessly beautiful, and truly unique on her wedding day. Martha Suárez, a NYC-based fashion designer knows firsthand the desire for something different, something beyond the traditional. Our approach to wedding dresses defies the norms, embracing the unconventional and empowering every bride. We believe in individuality, enabling our modern brides to express their unique style on their special day. Effortlessly blending feminine and masculine elements, creating designs that capture the essence of timeless elegance with a modern twist. Each garment is sustainably hand-made with meticulous attention to detail, using 100% eco-friendly materials from start to finish. We take pride in our sustainable practices, ensuring that our dresses not only make brides feel beautiful but also contribute to a greener future
Describe your ideal bride – what is her personality and style?
The MS Bride is any woman who loves tradition but is not traditional. She is not afraid to walk down the aisle in a gown that makes a statement about who she is and her style. She is unapologetically her and it's her day! Our brides want to connect with their gown, whether it fits their venue/location or it's deeply rooted in their own story. You can continue to see the use of our signature silk wool satin, textures, and new silhouettes a mixed media of fabrics and details. An array of truly unique pieces.
What is the retail price range for your bridal gowns? Where are your gowns manufactured?
Our retail opens at $3,000 for a full look, we have many bridal separates that can be interchanged and create many new looks and gowns that range up to $7,000. We are ethically proudly made in NYC's Garment District where our studio is located.
Share some of your most popular and well-received designs from the past season.
A few of our best sellers and beloved looks are Gabrielle, The Samantha skirt, Thea Gown + Valentin Blouse, Amelias Blazer, Margot, Vivienne, Colette, Charlotte, Juliette, Gillian Gown, Silk wool Satin Gaelle Top +Valerie Skirt Sabine Skirt.
What can bridal boutique owners expect to see from Martha Suárez's upcoming collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week?
Our new collection Cómo Me Quieres (How You Love Me) - Captivated by the symphony of fate where two souls, like rarest stardust, serendipitously entwine. This collection brings new textures, techniques, and design elements with Suarez's twist on ball gowns, drop waist, and bridal separates. It is a homage to romance.
As a demi-couture brand, we are committed to more sustainable fashion from quality, and craftsmanship to our fabrics and practices. We work thoughtfully in the design of each piece from its versatility standpoint to the needs of our brides without compromising our aesthetics and values. We hope to meet you this fall and have the opportunity to present our latest collection "Cómo Me Quieres" along with our best sellers!