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Union Square Couture Luxury Bridal Market (USC) is another trade show that occurs at the same time as New York Bridal Fashion Week (NYBFW).
Date
October 8-10, 2024
Venue
Towers at The New York Palace Hotel
455 Madison Ave, NYC
Organizers of USC Luxury Bridal Market
Flora Petakas, who founded the event in 2016, leads the organizers of Union Square Couture.
Recently, new partners have joined, namely Jennifer Johnston (Launch Bridal Group) and Malinda Macari (Your Dream Bridal).
Their goal is to make a platform that focuses on luxury and quality. They achieve this by choosing top designers who are experts in bridal artistry.
Bridal shop owners often attend this event to find high-quality bridal designs for their collections. The event is a popular destination for them. They want to add these designs to their shops.
Designers Showcasing in Union Square Couture
In October, there are typically more than 35 designers showcasing their collections.
In April, there are usually over 28 designers.
These designers come from Lebanon, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Romania, Mexico, Israel, Ukraine, Japan, and the United States.
Here are the designer brands showcasing their collections in Union Square Couture:
| Brands | Country | Retail Price |
| Anne Barge | US | $2,500 -$12,000 |
| Black Label by Anne Barge | US | $1,970 – $6,500 |
| Blue Willow Bride | US | $1,970 – $4,500 |
| Dylan Parienty Paris | FRANCE & ISRAEL | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Estee Couture | US | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Gemy Maalouf | LEBANON | $3,000 – $11,000 |
| Guardiola Bridal | MEXICO | $2900 – $7500 |
| Halo & Co | ENGLAND | $200 – $3000 |
| Little White Dress | US | $500 – $1,000 |
| Jaclyn Whyte | CANADA | $2,000 – $18,000 |
| Jesus Peiro | SPAIN | $3000 – $7000 |
| Maria Farbinni Bridal | USA and UKRAINE | $4000 – $10000 |
| Martha Suárez | US | $3,000-$7,000 |
| Paris by Debra Moreland | US | $150 – $5000 |
| Saiid Kobeisy | LEBANON | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Sareh Nouri New York | US | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| The 2nd Skin Co. | SPAIN | $3000 – $9000 |
| Valentini Spose | ITALY | $ 4,900 – $ 9,900 |
| Weilu Fresolone | US | $4,000-$12,000 |
| Yolancris | SPAIN | $2,000-$7,000 |
Union Square Couture and New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week
New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week (NYLBFW) is a series of events organized by The Bridal Council during NYBFW. It specifically targets established luxury brands.
The Bridal Council assists CFDA in determining the timing of each NWBFW.
As part of NYLBFW, USC New York Luxury Bridal Market focuses on emerging luxury designer talent.
NYLBFW, Union Square Couture Luxury Bridal Market, and One Fine Day Bridal Market are all events where designers can showcase their latest bridal collections.
Read more: One Fine Day Bridal Market and One Fine Day Wedding Expo
Read more: Melange de Blanc New York Bridal Market
Read more: All Wedding Fairs & Markets at New York Bridal Fashion Week Guide
These events provide a platform for designers to present their new creations. Each market offers a unique opportunity for designers to gain exposure and connect with potential clients.
These events happen at the same time as NYBFW. This allows designers to reach a larger audience and gain more exposure in the bridal fashion industry.
Furthermore, these events attract a significant number of bridal retailers and buyers who come to make their selections.