Yumi Katsura Fall 2018 Wedding Dress Collection

Yumi Katsura is more than a wedding dress designer—she's a pioneer. In 1964, the Tokyo native presented the first bridal collection ever shown in Japan and became the first Japanese woman to publish a bridal book. Over her 50-year-long career, these accolades have only multiplied. A bridal museum, featuring gowns from all over the world, stands in her honor in Kobe. Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus all carry her work. Her most famous designs are pieces of art for their immaculate attention to detail (one such gown was decorated with 10,000 Mikimoto pearls) and for their pricelessness. At $8.5 million, the designer's famous White Gold Diamond Dress is considered the world's most expensive wedding gown.
 

Known for her high-fashion background—she studied the techniques of haute couture in Paris—Katsura's designs often feature Swarovski crystal beading, dramatic necklines, and ruffled skirts. The designer's newest wedding dress collection, however, remains in line with her more recent work. With plenty of beading, ornate applique work, and bold splashes of color, the Spring 2018 collection caters to the daring bride.

Click through for Yumi Katsura's most recent bridal collection for bold, brave dresses sure to wow each and every one of your guests.

Caped wedding dress with feather pattern

One-shoulder wedding dress with feather pattern and asymmetrical skirt

Sleeveless wedding dress with feather pattern and scalloped hemline

Black lace asymmetrical wedding dress with high collar and ruffles

Strapless A-line wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and floral appliques

Strapless A-line wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and waistline embellishment

Strapless trumpet wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and waistline bow

Patterned sheath wedding dress with V-neckline and spaghetti straps

Black kimono wedding dress with floral pattern and big red bow

Embroidered wedding dress with cape

Patterned kimono wedding dress with red interior

Off-the-shoulder ball gown with sweetheart neckline and bustier top

Strapless A-line wedding dress with sweetheart neckline

Strapless wedding dress with waistline embellishment and layered skirt

Red-and-gold tiered wedding dress with fan skirt

Colorful strapless ball gown with floral appliques

Strapless wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and floral appliques

Red cutout wedding dress and red floral kimono

Trumpet wedding dress with long illusion sleeves and floral appliques

Gold sleeveless wedding dress with bird pattern and scalloped ruffles

Embroidered wedding dress with spaghetti straps and bustier top

Trumpet wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and floral appliques

Trumpet wedding dress with bow straps and waistline bow

Wedding dress and yellow floral kimono

Trumpet wedding dress with illusion top and floral appliques

Sleeveless A-line wedding dress with plunging neckline and silver details

A-line wedding dress with V-neckline and waistline bow

Purple strapless wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and gold accents

Trumpet wedding dress with illusion top and embroidery

Sleeveless wedding dress with V-neckline and ruffled skirt

Embroidered wedding dress with V-neckline and sheer cape

Black wedding dress with textured skirt and gold accents