Introducing the New York Flagship Salon of Claire Pettibone

Joining the Los Angeles flagship salon housed in The Castle, a historic LA landmark built in 1928, Claire Pettibone's New York flagship salon is now open in the heart of Manhattan. Housed within Nicole Bridal in the Brenley Building at 243 W. 30th Street, the designer's stunning gowns and accessories are permanently displayed in a whimsical, romantic 12th-floor penthouse filled with lush florals and vintage heirlooms for an exceptional shopping experience.

Claire Pettibone is beloved by the fine-art bride longing to express her personal sense of style, and her ethereal collection of truly romantic dresses highlights both bold and subtle uses of color, elegant motifs and embroideries, and luxurious attention to detail. The moment brides enter the salon and see the elegant setting as well as the extraordinary gowns, the designer's signature romantic style is apparent in a poetic vision of breathtaking beauty.

Read on to learn more about Claire Pettibone and see the three new gowns she debuted exclusively for the New York flagship salon opening, as well as the romantic styles in her 2024 bridal collection.

"Versailles" Collection by Claire Pettibone

Claire Pettibone debuted three new gowns exclusively for the New York flagship salon, which were inspired by the designer's recent trip to France. "A stroll through the palace and gardens of Versailles inspired this trio of fairy-tale dresses," shares Claire Pettibone of her design inspiration for Désirée, Reine, and Aurélie.

"Opulent fabrics with touches of gold metallic threads and blush roses evoke a lyrical beauty reminiscent of the breathtaking artwork, magnificent architecture, and dreamlike views from every corner of this stunning palace," she continues. View the three new gowns from the Claire Pettibone Versailles collection, below!

Désirée

"Désirée" features a full, ruffled skirt with a flowing train and strapless décolleté-enhancing corset bodice. Light as air yet full of drama, the gown has gold lace trim along the gorgeous ivory silk organza with gold metallic scrolls and luscious pink florals.

Reine

"Reine" is a stunning, strapless A-line silhouette of silk organza with gold metallic scrolls and pink floral blossoms. The gown is edged in French embroidery and embodies the meaning of her name, queen.

Aurélie

"Aurélie" features exquisite metallic gold woven throughout the ivory silk organza fit-to-flare silhouette. With a name meaning golden, the gown has a structured bodice and waist adorned with gold Guipure lace for an elegant, statement style.

"Moonlight Reverie" Collection by Claire Pettibone

The stunning wedding dresses in Claire Pettibone's 2024 collection, Moonlight Reverie, was showcased amidst the flagship opening in New York City. The designer drew inspiration from the mystical realms of faeries and enchanted forests for the exquisite styles highlighting intricate floral embroidery, glistening crystals, and whimsical details.

Especially ideal for brides who want to embrace a subtle palette of colors for their gown, this ethereal assortment of couture styles is beautifully magical. View the dresses from the Claire Pettibone Moonlight Reverie collection, below!

Everglade

"Everglade Mini" showcases French Solstiss lace and subtle sequins lined in nude crepe, as well as ivory flower and pale green leaf appliqués and draped floral straps – shown with matching overskirt and long, pouf-sleeve French Solstiss lace bolero.

Meadowsweet

"Meadowsweet" features colorful meadow embroidery with pink and green wildflowers, lace bodice, sheer long sleeves, and a flowing full skirt lined in pearl silk.

Fujiblossom + Petal Gloves

"Fujiblossom" is a fit-to-flare strapless sheath gown of lilac petals embroidered on sheer tulle – shown with "Petal Gloves" highlighting a vine leaf trim and finger loops on petal tulle embroidered fingerless gloves.

Willowyn

"Willowyn" highlights white wisteria blossoms embroidered on tulle with pale green vines in an A-line silhouette lined in pearl silk.

Mist + Glimmer Tunic

"Mist" is a silver lace low-back mini with a scalloped French high-low hem and Guipure lace straps – shown with a draped crystal tulle flutter-sleeve "Glimmer Tunic" with flowing train scattered with clear and AB crystals.

Lunaria

"Lunaria" features a shimmering golden meadow in full bloom embroidered with 3D flowers and draped pearls lined in black silk (also available in pearl silk).

Thistledown

"Thistledown" showcases ivory meadow embroidery lined in pearl silk with whisper-blue wildflowers scattered throughout the flowing skirt and a sheer bodice with detachable shimmer ribbon streamers. 

Wisteria

"Wisteria" highlights intricate embroidery of lilac wisteria blooms along green vines draped on the flowing pearl silk skirt and dripping down the shoulder.

Quill

"Quill" is a strapless French Solstiss lace fit-to-flare sheath with lilac to ivory ombré silk, a scalloped hem, and long train lined with crinoline.

Photos by Jeremy Chou; Beauty: ReelStyle Bridal, Lead: Kelly DeSerio-Capozzi

For more inspiration, discover Claire Pettibone's top tips for summer brides, read about a real bride's tips for designing a custom gown and getting married abroad, and view the Moonlight Reverie bridal collection.