Introducing Coast x Royal School of Needlework, a very special collaboration celebrating the art of embroidery. Taking inspiration from our unique Collection, Coast has created a 18-piece, limited-edition bridal collection to make that special day even more memorable.

The RSN Collection and Archive has more than 4000 embroidered objects and many thousands of designs, capturing the passion for embroidery throughout history.

Coast’s exclusive 2023 bridalwear takes inspiration from three different artworks from our Collection – the Lily Altar Frontal, Wildflower Design and Kyoto Panel. Chosen for their different family of flowers, each piece helped to define the stories that make up each capsule of aspirational bridalwear.

Paying homage to the modern bride, the Lily capsule has been inspired by the Lily Altar Frontal; a heavily embroidered textile featuring a variety of lilies that represent humility and purity and often used within wedding bouquets. Drawing from this design, the bridalwear pieces are adorned with delicate blooms, mesmerising beading and elegant silhouettes, plus sweeping veils and trains with pretty needlework to capture the essence of a contemporary bride.

Inspired by Dutch flower paintings, the Wildflower design consists of carnations, irises and parrot tulips. Taking this floral theme, Coast’s capsule caters to a more traditional, countryside mood, featuring quintessentially feminine shapes in flowing fabrics with gorgeous decoration work and floral motifs.

Emma Doggart, Director of Strategy and External Relations at RSN comments:

“Although the traditional skills of hand embroidery have not changed, the RSN’s Collection & Archive shows how embroidery has evolved through the years and it is fantastic to see how history can influence today’s fashion. We are delighted with the way the team at Coast has interpreted the designs from our Collection, bringing them back to life to be worn for such a special and joyous occasion of a wedding.”

Finally, the Kyoto collection represents a more unique take on bridalwear. Influenced by the stunning Kyoto Panel that features the Japanese flower of winter, the chrysanthemum, in its various forms and extraordinary embroidery of silk and gold threads. Detailing on the bridalwear is heavily embellished with beading and needlework representing the charm of the classic Japanese flowers. Silhouettes take on a different approach with relaxed fits, tiered elements, and batwing sleeves.

Lovingly crafted with the upmost detail, the Coast x Royal School of Needlework is a limited-edition collection to suit an array of bridal tastes with a beautiful heritage and story behind each piece. Something old and something new combine for a beautiful collection of opulent and ornate bridal pieces to cherish forever.

Available to purchase online at coastfashion.com

Images of Coast’s new Bridal Collection and two of the inspiration designs from the RSN’s Collection – The Kyoto Panel and Lily Altar Frontal