Top Australian Wedding Dress Designers

Collette Dinnigan

Born in South Africa, raised in New Zealand. Graduate of Wellington Polytechnic, New Zealand, in fashion design and textiles. In 1992, Collette Dinnigan opens her first retail store in William Street, Paddington, Sydney.
The New South Wales Government honours Collette Dinnigan with the 5th Australian Fashion Laureate Award in 2012. The award recognises outstanding creative and intellectual achievement in the Australian Fashion Industry.

Website: ColletteDinnigan

Darb Bridal Couture

Known for his penchant for romance and eye for beauty, Darb Bridal Couture designer and owner Brad Webb is the master of couture in Australia. A three-time winner of the Australian Fashion Design Awards – Supreme Award, as well as nine category awards, he sets new benchmarks in every single design.

Website: DarbBridalCouture

Essense of Australia

Combining a superb fit with couture finishing, Essense of Australia brings an attention to detail that sets our wedding dresses apart from those of many other designer labels and makes your wedding truly memorable.
To view Essense of Australia’s sister collections, please visit:
Website: Stella York | Martina Liana | Sorella Vita

Henry Roth and Michelle Roth

-Henry Roth is an Australian-born designer with three generations of bridal design. He co-designs with New York city designer, his sister Michelle Roth to create affordable couture gowns. Henry Roth is currently the mentor on Project Runway Australia www.arenatv.com.au he is the host of a hugely successful podcast and vodcast show with his sister Michelle Roth.

-Michelle Roth’s classic design and finest bridal skills were learnt along side the professionalism of her parents Aneta and Joseph Weinreich. From age 7, she was nurtured with the passion of patterns, fabric study and bead work design. Her family’s bridal traditions are reflected in one of Australia’s most prestigious bridal houses – Henri Josef based in Sydney. The gowns co-designed with her brother Henry (Roth) Weinreich are signature Roth.
Michelle Roth and her collections have been widely featured on Today, Good Morning America, The View, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, E! , Oprah, Fox and Friends, CNN FN, and have graced the front pages of Brides and Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, The Knot and much more…

Website:
HenryRoth (Australia)
HenryRoth(United States)

J’Aton Couture

J’Aton Couture was established by Jacob Luppino and Anthony Pittorino in 1995, in Prahan, Melbourne, with a showroom and atelier, creating bespoke evening and bridalwear. With a reputation for skilled handwork and attention to detail, J’Aton is favourite amongst Australia’s society and celebrity elite. Both designers are from sartorial Italian backgrounds, and use traditional methods in their unique gowns.

Website: J’AtonCouture

Johanna Johnson

From the inception of the brand, Johanna Johnson has imbued her couture collections with a renowned simplicity, glamour, grace and style, and her gowns are now in demand the world-over, from the Hollywood red carpet to the royal palace of Monaco. From the happiest day of a woman’s life to a glamorous glide down the Red Carpet.
In 2012 Johanna Johnson was the only designer in Australia afforded the honor of showcasing her red carpet and signature gown collection as a Mercedes Benz Presents designer at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

Website: JohannaJohnson

Karen Willis Holmes

Karen Willis Holmes is a renowned Australian designer, widely acclaimed in today’s fashion marketplace for offering trend conscious women their perfect wedding gown. The KAREN WILLIS HOLMES brand has established a reputation for constantly exceeding customers’ expectations both with the product and the service provided.
Karen’s collections reflect her lifelong love of fashion, and celebrate the spirit of today’s modern bride, who is both stylish & sophisticated all with a Karen Willis Holmes twist.
The KAREN WILLIS HOLMES couture atelier & workroom is based in Sydney, with three boutiques in Australia, located in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, as well as national and international stockists.

In February 2014, Karen is set to open the KAREN WILLIS HOLMES New York Flagship Boutique in Soho.

Website: Karen Willis Holmes

Maggie Sottero

(Design studios in Sydney, Australia,
as well as Salt Lake City, Utah)
Designing, producing and delivering the highest quality products is integral to the MAGGIE SOTTERO image and company mission. An innovator in the industry, Maggie Sottero creates luxurious, off-the- runway looks catering to brides of all styles and preferences.
With Maggie Sottero, the bride experiences the renowned, signature Maggie fit, the highest quality fabrics, superior construction, hand sewn embellishments, Swarovski crystals and figure flattering stylization at affordable prices. Maggie Sottero makes dreams come true for every Maggie bride.

Website: maggiesottero

Pallas Couture

Pallas is one of Australia’s leading fashion couturiers, encompassing femininity, romance and sensuality within Bridal Couture and Evening Wear creations.
Using the finest quality french laces and silks, the mother-daughter team work together to redefine Bridal Gowns and Wedding Dresses, creating a range of whimsical designs that balance romance with a high fashion aesthetic.
Renowned in the industry, Pallas Wedding Dresses have graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Grazia, Madison, Bride to Be and Cosmopolitan Bride, are adored by celebrities such as Natalie Bassingthwaite, Samara Weaving and Ada Nicodemou, and loved by brides across the country.
With a background in high fashion and an eye for detail, Pallas’ modern and romantic bridal gowns are set to become some of Australia’s most coveted wedding dresses and bridal couture.

Website: PallasCouture

Peter Trends

Peter Trends Bridal is a long established name in the bridal industry in Australia.
In 1969 Peter Boersma and his lovely wife Elvie began designing bridal accessories and LV Trends was born.
After more than two successful decades, second generation Monique and Paulein began designing an array of traditional, modern, and vintage wedding dress creations and accessories for a new generation.
(Two by Rosa Clará, Aire Barcelona, Alma Novia and Luna Novias are distributed by Peter Trends Bridal. )

Website: PeterTrends

Rachel Gilbert

Launched by Australian designer Rachel Gilbert in 2007, the label is famed for its luxurious embellishments and premium finishes, perfect for dazzling at cocktail parties or black tie events.
Graduating from Sydney’s prestigious Whitehouse Institute of Design, Rachel has spent over a decade designing womenswear for iconic brands in Australia, New York & LA before the Rachel Gilbert brand was created cementing her position in the market as a distinguished evening wear designer.
With unique, hand beaded embellishment defining her personal hallmark, this Australian household fashion name has celebrated global success in recent years. The brand is sold throughout the world’s premier luxury department stores and high end boutiques across the globe including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus & David Jones.

Website: RachelGilbert

Sophia Tolli

The Sophia Tolli bridal collection provides an array of gorgeous, show-stopping bridal gowns. Her wedding dresses has two distinct feelings: soft classic romanticism and traditional bridal drama. Sophia Tolli’s signature style will always be gowns with an exceptional fit and cut.

Website: SophiaTolli

Steven Khalil Haute Couture

Steven Khalil is recognised as one of Australia’s leading designers specialising in red carpet and bridal gowns. His designs are renowned for their elegance and beauty, combining classical elements of bygone eras with a contemporary edge.
From a young age Steven was fascinated by fabrics, the fall and drape of material. After completing fashion studies at 19, he quickly began to gain recognition for the quality of his workmanship and eye for unique design.
He rose rapidly through several bridal houses and was appointed Head Designer at just 22 years old. In 2003, he established his own fashion house in Paddington, Sydney.
Reviving elements of a classical era of European couture, Steven has developed an approach that is tailored to each individual. This is characterised by closely working with each client to develop a personalised couture experience and ultimately, their gown.

Website: StevenKhalil

Akira Isogawa
Amanda Garrett
Angela Marcuccio
Anna Campbell
Baccini & Hill
Bibowden bridal
Bizzaro Bridal
Bora Couture
Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan
Carla Zampatti
Collette Dinnigan
Connie Simonetti
Craig Braybrook
Culture Bridal Couture
(Culture Bridal Couture has now closed, and is no longer taking on any new orders.)
Darb Bridal Couture
Elizabeth De Varga
Essense of Australia
Fiorenza
Helen Rodrigues
Henry Roth – Australia site
J’Aton Couture
Jack Sullivan Bridal
Johanna Johnson
Karen Willis Holmes
Lisa Gowing
Lisa Ho
Luci Dibella
Maggie Sottero
Mark Holt Bridal Couture
Mariana Hardwick
Martina Liana
Mira Mandic
MXM Couture
Pallas Couture
Peter Trends
Rachel Gilbert
Sarah Janks
Sherry Bridal Couture
Simone Frances
Sophia Tolli
Steven Khalil Haute Couture
Tea Rose
True Bride
Velani by Nicky
Wendy Makin
Winnie Haute Couture