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For our biannual list, top designers reveal the one dress from their latest collections they secretly (until now!) love the most.

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Peter Langner

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His Pick: The Federica, a silk-mikado A-line (available at Mark Ingram Atelier)

Why He Loves It: "We assembled and dismantled the skirt and asymmetrical folds so many times to get it right that my pattern makers went crazy! But we are so proud of the result."

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Rosa Clara

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Her Pick: The Coral, a beaded silk-satin column

Why She Loves It: "This was the dress I wore to my own wedding! It makes me think of the roaring twenties. the crystals and pearls give it a sophisticated sparkle."

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Amsale Aberra for Kenneth Pool

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Her Pick: The Sonya, a tulle ball gown with a crystal bodice

Why She Loves It: "With its drop-waist silhouette and elaborate beading, this captures a feeling of glamour, but with a young twist."

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Rita Vinieris for Rivini

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Her Pick: The Bahia, a silk-chiffon and silk-organza sheath

Why She Loves It: "This design is chic and has a lot of presence without being a big dress. We coupled the subtle sheerness in the embroidered bodice with a fluid skirt."

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Mira Zwillinger

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Lihi Zwillinger's Pick: The Adele, a sheer tulle a-line with sequins and an illusion neckline

Why She Loves It: "I'm really into accessories, and this dress already has the perfect necklace embroidered into it! It's modern and special. The fabric seems to meld with the skin."

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Nicole Miller

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Her Pick: The Jamie, a Chantilly lace slip-dress

Why She Loves It: "It's simple, flattering, and comfortable. no bride wants to feel restricted on her wedding day! and the gown features my take on a non-fussy train."

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Lazaro Perez for Lazaro

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His Pick: Style #3366, a tulle and lace ball gown

Why He Loves It: "I think this dress shocked some people a little bit because I'm known for my heavy embroidery and beading. It's very light, soft, and romantic—it floated down the runway."

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Alice Temperley

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Her Pick: The Crystal Mirage, an embroidered empire-waist sheath

Why She Loves It: "This is based on one of my first bridal styles. It's for a free-spirited woman who wears a dress—it doesn't wear her."

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Tara LaTour

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Her Pick: The Ricky, a silk-organza peak-panel trumpet

Why She Loves It: "Max in Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are inspired this gown. The seam at the drop waist is shaped like an upside-down crown, a nod to his regal spirit."

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Sophia Kokosalaki

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Her Pick: The Ersa, a silk-gazar and tulle convertible mermaid

 Why She Loves It: "It looks wind-swept but sculptural, which relates to my Greek roots. And I work in London, so there's the element of surprise that you find in British design."

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Melissa Sweet

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Her Pick: Style MS251035, a tulle sheath with an illusion neckline (available at David's Bridal)

Why She Loves It: "The watteau train that comes from the shoulders looks almost like angel wings because it's so airy. It adds a bit of volume, but without the pouf."

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Her Pick: The Windsor, a silk-chiffon and lace sheath

Why She Loves It: "It's the only gown from this collection that I made for an individual [street-style photographer Candice Lake]."

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His Pick: The Lindsay, a Chantilly lace trumpet (available at Kleinfeld)

Why He Loves It: "When I sketched this dress, I was trying to embrace the figure of the bride and concentrate on corset lines. The beads are a bit shiny, but not outrageously so."

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Her Pick: The Allure, a double-satin and chiffon fit-and-flare

Why She Loves It: "This dress brings back memories of shooting our campaign in Africa. We photographed this gown at dawn—it was a magical moment."

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Bruce Oldfield

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His Pick: The Babette, an embroidered-organza A-line

Why He Loves It: "Women are ready for a new kind of volume. This gown has no netting; it has many layers, and the sheer amount of cloth makes it so full."

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