The April edition, running April 7-9th, will feature a multi-designer fashion presentation and a new on-site Editorial Suite designed to support brand storytelling and photography for designers, buyers, press, and creatives.
NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-±¬ÁϹ«Éçapp/ -- Mélange de Blanc (), one of the top highly-respected New York bridal market platforms, returns this April for New York Bridal Fashion Week at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea. Well-known in the industry for its refined, boutique-inspired atmosphere and relationship-driven approach, Mélange de Blanc has built its identity around a thoughtful market experience centered on presentation, connection and innovation since 2020. To expand on those standards, new for 2026, they are introducing new editorial programming and collaborative events designed to extend the value of the bridal market beyond traditional showroom appointments.
A highlight of the season is a Multi-Designer Fashion Presentation, in partnership with The Wedding Masterclass (), on Tuesday, April 7th, from 4:00–5:00pm. Designed as an intimate presentation rather than a traditional runway show, the event will welcome buyers, influencers, photographers, planners, and members of the press for an afternoon focused on new collections and visual storytelling.
Mélange de Blanc will also debut an Editorial Suite during show hours on April 8th and 9th. The on-site content space will feature two reservable stations: a clean white backdrop for lookbook imagery and styled vignettes for more atmospheric shoots. With photographer partners on site, designers will be able to produce polished visual content during market for use across press, retail, and digital channels.
Together, these additions reflect the evolving needs of designers today: not only appointments, but also imagery, visibility, and opportunities that extend the impact of showing during market week.
"Our goal has always been to create an environment that feels thoughtful and supportive for the people building this industry," said Kimberly Marcoux, CEO of Mélange de Blanc who co-founded the company in 2020 but recently took over as show runner last year. "I've been wanting to implement some changes to re-energize the event and this season, we are proud to introduce programming that gives designers more visibility, more usable content, and more ways to connect with buyers, press, and the broader bridal community. We know that designers invest a lot of time, money and resources to exhibit, so our aim is to provide as much support as possible to help them succeed."
The April market arrives during a more concentrated New York bridal season, making clarity and focus increasingly important for brands deciding where to show as they build momentum for the October market. In the spirit of collaboration, Atlanta Formal Markets has sponsored a Lyft Rideshare credit to ease travel for buyers between market venues. At the Starrett-Lehigh Building, Mélange de Blanc continues to offer a curated setting that prioritizes hospitality, meaningful interaction, and long-term relationships.
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About Mélange de Blanc
Mélange de Blanc is a New York bridal market platform known for its intimate, curated approach to wholesale bridal. Founded in 2020 to bring the beauty and hospitality of the boutique experience into a professional market setting, Mélange de Blanc connects designers, retailers, press, and creative partners through thoughtful presentation and meaningful industry relationships.
About Kimberly Marcoux
Co-Founder of Mélange de Blanc, Marcoux brings more than two decades of experience across bridal retail, wholesale, sales strategy and designer development. In 2018, she co-founded Coterie White, a sales and consulting agency focused on supporting emerging bridal designers. She later co-founded Mélange de Blanc, a curated New York bridal market platform designed to create a more collaborative and elevated buying experience for designers and retailers. Today, Marcoux independently leads both companies as CEO, continuing her work championing independent designers while fostering stronger connections across the global bridal industry.
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