Andrew Kwon presented his tenth bridal collection, Aquarelle, at Nubeluz by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.
With sweeping city views and an atmosphere that mirrored the collection’s dreamlike quality, guests were greeted with delicate afternoon tea bites and floor-to-ceiling floral installations.
When Kwon encountered Paul Émile Chabas’s La baie des Dizes, Nymphes du Nord (1891), he was instantly transported to his childhood—mornings spent beside still lakes, watching the sunrise shimmer on the water’s surface. In those moments, he would lose himself in daydreams of mythical creatures and goddesses. With Aquarelle, he let that imagination lead, creating gowns that feel both otherworldly and instinctively modern. The collection draws from a painting, a memory, a dreamscape—capturing the soft magic of water nymphs bathed in northern light: fluid, glowing, and delicately powerful. From liquid organzas to weightless chiffons, each piece shimmered with silhouettes sculpted to reflect strength wrapped in softness.
Andrew Kwon
ANDREW KWON
In just under four years, Korean-American NYC based emerging fashion designer, Andrew Kwon, has made waves in the world of luxury bridal and evening wear, with his creations gracing the pages of The New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, Elle, WWD, and being named Forbes 30 under 30 for the Class of 2025. Most recently, Andrew had the honor of dressing Chrissy Teigen for the Vanity Fair Oscar’s Party and in April, and continues to dress Hollywood’s elite including Constance Wu, Ashley Park, Lana Condor and Lucy Liu.
THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, NOMAD
Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is a contemporary luxury hotel known for its refined design and exceptional service. The event took place at Nubeluz by José Andrés, a rooftop venue offering panoramic views of the city skyline, providing a sophisticated setting for the debut of the Aquarelle collection. Conceived as a pillar of Manhattan’s renowned Floral District, the 250-key hotel boasts legendary restaurants and bars by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, including Zaytinya, The Bazaar by José Andrés, and Nubeluz. The hotel is also home to the signature 6,800 sq ft The Ritz-Carlton Spa New York, NoMad featuring eight treatment rooms, aromatherapy saunas, steam rooms, and exclusive treatment offerings in partnership with Augustinus Bader.
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