By Badgley Mischka
Located in Kingston, NY
An exceptional and exquisitely constructed bridal gown attributed to Badgley Mischka, dating to the late 1990s to early 2000s, a formative period when the American design house was defining its signature blend of red-carpet glamour and refined bridal elegance.
The gown is distinguished by a meticulously hand-beaded lace bodice, densely embroidered with scrolling floral motifs in ivory-on-ivory beadwork and sequins. The embellishment is both intricate and restrained, demonstrating the atelier-level craftsmanship for which Badgley Mischka was celebrated during this era. A sculptural square neckline with wide-set straps frames the décolletage, while long, semi-sheer lace sleeves provide balance and architectural softness.
The fitted bodice transitions seamlessly into a fluid silk crepe skirt, cut close through the hips before falling into a gentle, elongated hemline with subtle flare. This contrast between ornate surface detail and minimalist drape is emblematic of Badgley Mischka’s bridal work at the turn of the millennium—timeless, elegant, and deliberately understated. The back of the gown is finished with a row of fabric-covered buttons, reinforcing its couture sensibility and period authenticity.
The interior reveals structured boning and refined finishing, consistent with atelier or runway sample construction. The absence of a sewn-in label is in keeping with known Badgley Mischka bridal samples from this era, many of which were produced for showroom presentation or press and never intended for retail sale.
Presented in exceptional vintage condition, with beadwork intact and fabric retaining its original luminosity, this gown represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true designer bridal piece from a pivotal moment in modern American fashion history.
Authentic vintage Badgley Mischka...
Category
1990s American Reem Acra