It seems that the months spent predominantly indoors within the last year-plus have incited a penchant for a design that invokes Mother Nature. Such was the problem at Amsale wedding dresses in the Fall of 2022. The collection was billed just like a moment of rebirth much like a butterfly emerging within the cocoon. This seemed much more fitting considering the fact that Sarah Swann, Chief Creative Officer in the luxury fashion house, tapped Michael Cho—a talented designer who, along with Swann, worked alongside the late Amsale Aberra herself for eight years — to return as a designer in the Bridal and evening collections in March.

Cho’s first reference point was forest streams, as seen in dresses with sweeping architectural lines and side seams that angled for that front to create the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. Flowing water appeared to be reflected in the strapless bodice ball gown that opened the range. Between the cascading ruffles and 3D corsages that trickled around the veil, Cho artfully blended structure with lightness and movement.

Mushroom caps inspired thread-work embellishments, while butterfly koi inspired flowing trains and skirts in fishtail-like pleated tulle, such as the ones that came contrasted while using the faintest layer of blush to produce precious details, like delicate die-cut flowers, pop. Branching patterns were etched from plexiglass, which Cho explained will be a more modern approach to embroidery. It appeared to be proof of his Amsale pedigree. Credited with inventing “the modern sexy wedding dresses,” beauty, detail, and innovation will be like second nature to Amsale