{"id":15492,"date":"2025-07-01T08:14:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T06:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridal-times.com\/en\/?p=15492"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:28:03","slug":"bridal-designer-hayley-paige-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridal-times.com\/en\/bridal-designer-hayley-paige-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridal Designer Hayley Paige is Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cTwice Upon a Time\u201d \u2013 a collection that reflects the beauty of new beginnings and pays tribute to doors once shut, now opening again…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the bridal industry, we all remember Hayley Paige<\/strong> as a leading bridal designer and beloved celebrity on the U.S. hit TV show, \u201cSay Yes to the Dress\u201d<\/em>. Then came a lengthy court battle with her former employer, a well-known New York bridal fashion house, over the rights to her own name. After stepping away for a number of years to launch a line of shoes and handbags, Hayley has recently succeeded in reclaiming her name and is now making a bold comeback. And this time\u2026 she\u2019s back in bridal.<\/p>\n

Bridal Times had the great honor to speak with designer Hayley Paige to talk about her comeback in bridal and the creative journey ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Designer Hayley Paige<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hayley, how does it feel to be back in bridal?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bit of a time capsule – and also that moment when a dream dress magically appears in Cinderella. There\u2019s a sense of homecoming, but it\u2019s not about returning to what was. It\u2019s about reclaiming the joy, the drama, the artistry of designing for one of life\u2019s most defining entrances. There\u2019s a new electricity in it. I\u2019m designing with more freedom, more intention\u2026 and way more grit.<\/p>\n

After designing shoes and handbags over the last few years, how did you know it was the right time to get back into bridal?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designing shoes and handbags gave me just enough distance to appreciate how sacred and skilled these spaces really are. I like to think that I never left bridal emotionally, there was always that little pilot light on. The timing wasn\u2019t so much a strategic decision as it was a cosmic one. The moment I regained my name, it was like the sketchbook reopened itself and the gowns were there waiting for a revisit.<\/p>\n

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Ashlee Mintz Photography<\/a> @ashlessmintz<\/p><\/div>\n

What has been the response so far? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The response has been humbling, with a sprinkling of surreal. We debuted the first glimpse of the collection in New York at an underground speakeasy with candlelight, peeks of couture, and celebratory cocktails. There were tears, group hugs, and a general feeling of an old friendship reunited. It was truly special to share in the revival.<\/p>\n

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What can you tell us about your very first Hayley Paige collection after all these years?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This collection is called \u201cTwice Upon a Time\u201d, the homage to opening a door that was once closed. The gowns feel like memories I hadn\u2019t lived yet. There\u2019s mythology stitched into the seams, childhood nostalgia reimagined, and silhouettes that reminisce whimsy French couture. Each dress has a little story, but also a statement of selfhood. I wanted the collection to feel like an echo and a new verse all at once.<\/p>\n

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Are these new designs something you\u2019ve been dreaming of for a while, or did the inspiration come more recently?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A little of both. Some sketches have been living in the corners of my imagination for years, as I like to say: doodles in dream sequences. Others came to me in this beautiful creative rush once the legal fog lifted. I think when you go through something that shakes your identity, you cling tighter to what makes you you. These gowns were the tether back to my truest self.<\/p>\n

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What are some bridal trends you\u2019re embracing in your collection at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love that we\u2019re entering a bold era of bridal rule-breaking. I\u2019m leaning into floral texture, dramatic sleeves, mini moments, convertible overskirts, and sculptural corsetry. But what I care about more than trend is emotional silhouette\u2014dresses that capture a feeling rather than a formula. Every gown should feel like a decision, not a default.<\/p>\n

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After everything you\u2019ve experienced over the years, what three words would you use to describe what kept you going to where you are today?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagination. Gratitude. Humility.<\/p>\n

Lastly, will retailers have the pleasure of viewing the Hayley Paige Collections in Europe?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes! I\u2019ve missed my European retailers dearly and can\u2019t wait to share this next chapter. We\u2019re building toward a thoughtful rollout with trunk shows, showroom previews, and lots of cheeky surprises. The first event is on September 5th at Fawlsey Hall in the UK.<\/p>\n

We would like to thank Hayley Paige for this interview.<\/p>\n

For further information on the brand, visit Hayley Paige<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Photo Source: Alyssa Ryan Photography<\/a>\u00a0@alyssaryanphotography<\/p>\n