For Spring 2026, Ines Di Santo unveiled Le Nouveau Jardin, a collection that channels the elegance and lyrical beauty of the Art Nouveau movement. The collection draws directly from the movement’s guiding principles, fluid lines, botanical references, and the integration of art into everyday life. These themes have long defined Di Santo’s approach to bridal design, but this season, they take on a new depth of expression through silhouettes that appear to breathe and move with nature’s quiet rhythm.
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Each gown in Le Nouveau Jardin is imbued with a painterly quality, echoing the sentiment of French Art Nouveau artist Elisabeth Sonrel, who once said, “Art is the bridge between the soul and nature.” The statement rings especially true in the collection’s more sculptural pieces, gowns where hand-applied florals and subtle embroidery mimic the organic growth of vines or petals. Di Santo’s approach is not merely decorative; it’s transformative, offering brides a way to inhabit the beauty and motion of the natural world.
Botanical motifs are rendered in three dimensions, their presence tactile and alive, while intricate beadwork lends an otherworldly shimmer to soft silk and tulle. Di Santo employs long, serpentine silhouettes to elongate and soften the figure, creating the illusion of fluidity and continuous movement. Rather than static fashion, the dresses act as kinetic forms, each bride becomes a moving sculpture that changes with light and motion.
This collection also speaks to brides seeking a more expressive and artistic interpretation of traditional bridalwear. From translucent overlays to asymmetric florals, Le Nouveau Jardin captures a mood that is at once romantic and daring. It encourages a celebration of individuality and emotion, aligning with Di Santo’s belief in bridalwear as an extension of the woman wearing it, not just an ensemble for the day, but a reflection of her identity and spirit.
Speaking about her inspiration, Di Santo noted, “To embrace nature is to embrace oneself. To connect with the world around us, its beauty, its flow, its imperfection, is to find harmony within.” This connection, so central to the ethos of Art Nouveau, is what gives Le Nouveau Jardin its emotional weight.
With a design studio based in Toronto and stockists across North America and beyond, Ines Di Santo remains a force in contemporary bridal couture. Known for her emphasis on quality, custom craftsmanship, and empowering elegance, Di Santo continues to evolve her vision with each season.
