See all of the newest wedding dresses from Tadashi Shoji's Fall 2018 collection.
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Tadashi Shoji's first love wasn't a needle and thread—it was a paint brush. Born and raised in Sendai, Japan, a young Shoji cultivated his painting skills by assisting the renowned Japanese contemporary artist, Jiro Takamatsu, for three years before moving to the United States in 1973. It was in the U.S. that Shoji discovered his love for fashion design. In 1982, after assisting costume designer Bill Whitten, Tadashi set on his own to fix what he saw as a gap in the eveningwear industry—there just weren't enough elegant, but modern special occasion dresses on the market. The fashion world didn't even know what it had been missing. His brand quickly grew and today, his designs can be found in 1,000 major departments all over the world.
His gowns are also seen all over red carpets—and in the white house. A favorite of former First Lady Michelle Obama, Shoji has also dressed Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Paris Jackson, Demi Lovato, Miranda Kerr, and Lea Michele. After nearly 35 years of success with a ready-to-wear label and a luxury eveningwear line, the designer decided to bring his design acumen to the modern-day bride. Shoji launched his very first (and affordable!) bridal collection in April 2017 and his wedding dresses are just as inspired, romantic, and feminine as his eveningwear.
Shoji's Fall 2018 wedding dress collection was all about the sheaths. From body-hugging lace dresses, to loose, puffy-sleeved frocks, and strapless numbers with capes, the Japanese designer delivered refined, but casual elegance. As usual, Shoji's finesse resides in the details. Fluffy 3D floral appliques, asymmetrical hemlines, lace-and-tulle layered skirts, and statement-making bows are all standouts. Ready to see the wedding dresses for yourself? Click through for the full collection, straight off the runways of New York City's Bridal Fashion Week.
Lace sheath wedding dress with high neckline and long sleeves
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Lace sheath wedding dress with off-the-shoulder neckline, long bell sleeves, and layered skirt
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Sheath wedding dress with plunging sweetheart neckline, off-the-shoulder cap sleeves, asymmetrical hem, and knee-high slit
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Strapless sheath wedding dress with back cut-out and buttons
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Lace sheath wedding dress with off-the-shoulder neckline, three-quarter-length sleeves, and semi-sheer skirt
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Strapless sheath wedding dress with V-neckline and spaghetti straps
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Short lace sheath wedding dress with V-neckline and long bell sleeves
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A-line wedding dress with high neckline, halter straps, and lace
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Sheath wedding dress with crisscross neckline, lace bodice, and lace trim at hem
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Sheath wedding dress with illusion scoop neckline, short sleeves, and laser cut-outs at hem
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Sheath wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and lace bodice
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Sheath wedding dress with illusion high neckline, draped silk straps, and asymmetrical hemline
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Lace sheath wedding dress with V-neckline, cape sleeves, and semi-sheer layered skirt
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Strapless lace sheath wedding dress with embroidered cape
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Sheath wedding dress with illusion neckline, cap sleeves, asymmetrical hemline, and 3D floral appliqués
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Lace and tulle sheath wedding dress with high neckline, cap sleeves, layered skirt, and 3D floral appliqués
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Sheath wedding dress with V-neckline, draped, illusion long sleeves, and 3D floral appliqués
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Sheath wedding dress with off-the-shoulder neckline, puffy short sleeves, lace trim, and asymmetrical hemline
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Sleeveless sheath wedding dress with high neckline and oversized bow
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Sheath wedding dress with V-back and oversized bow
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