“We’re gonna shut it down,” declared Fletcher Kasell, aka the Fletcher in Tanner Fletcher.
He was on the gender-fluid trend model’s Chelsea studio along with his companion in enterprise and life Tanner Richie giving WWD a preview of their spring 2026 bridal assortment, which they’ve determined to carry to the runway for the primary time.
“We launched bridal a yr in the past and we didn’t anticipate it to go over so effectively,” Kasell later admitted. “It actually popped off, so we have been, like this season, it’s value it to make a giant scene.”
A collage of inspiration for Tanner Fletcher’s Spring 2026 bridal trend present throughout NYBFW.
Courtesy of Tanner Fletcher
True to his phrase, the present will fairly actually shut down NYBFW by overtaking the aisles of an Evangelical Lutheran Church — a slightly conventional setting for Tanner Fletcher’s nontraditional message.
“With every part happening on the earth proper now, we wished to indicate up in a queer method,” defined Richie, alluding to the Trump administration’s govt orders impeding LGBTQIA+ safety. “It’s about reclaiming custom,” added Kasell, “and being like, ‘I can do [marriage] my very own method.’”
The pews of the Evangelical Lutheran Church venue in Manhattan.
Courtesy of Tanner Fletcher
Homosexual, lesbian and gender-queer {couples} will mannequin, representing the vast majority of Tanner Fletcher’s bridal clientele. Though, the pair have been stunned to see traction these days amongst straight males who could also be warming to their signature bows and ruffles after seeing them on male celebrities like Chris Peretti and Shaboozey.
Retaining with the spirit of equality, the spring assortment caters to them too. “It’s bizarre that it’s nonetheless referred to as Bridal Trend Week as if it’s simply ladies who’re procuring,” Fletcher joked. “Like, it doesn’t make sense to me that there’s nothing for the lads.”
Tailoring contains half with tuxedos in blue toile de jouy or brocade overlaid in lace. The opposite half are attire, that are principally slim in silk and satin and embellished with cutesy particulars like quilting and rosettes. “It’s one thing totally different than what’s available on the market proper now for bridal,” Richie mentioned, noting the absence of restrictive boning and cage skirts.
A preview of Tanner Fletcher’s spring 2026 bridal assortment.
Courtesy of Tanner Fletcher
True to Tanner Fletcher’s ethos, every part will be worn by any gender, and true to its retro spirit, inspiration was sourced from sepia-toned wedding ceremony images, mixing Edwardian collars with Nineteen Thirties waistlines and large ‘80s puff-sleeves for a “Princess Diana vibe.”
Whereas Kasell and Richie stayed mum on present particulars, they did reveal that reside music will accompany the aisle processional. “It’s gonna be transferring,” Kasell mentioned. “We’re hoping there’s pleased tears and celebrating on the finish.”
