NEW YORK – October 12, 2026. Ukrainian luxury bridal fashion house Ricca Sposa marked its 15th anniversary with an evening at the Anita Rogers Gallery on October 12, opening New York Bridal Fashion Week. It was the brand’s first New York Bridal Fashion Week event, and it brought together members of the bridal industry, press and friends of the house to celebrate 15 years of creativity, craftsmanship and remarkable resilience.
Designer Yuliia Lobachova founded Ricca Sposa in 2011. From its Ukrainian roots, the house has grown into an internationally recognized bridal label, with collections sold in more than 55 countries. The anniversary honored how far the brand has come in a decade and a half, and the perseverance that carried it there.
“Celebrating 15 years of Ricca Sposa during New York Bridal Fashion Week was an incredibly emotional and meaningful moment for me. This milestone represents so much more than the growth of a brand – it is a testament to the passion, perseverance and resilience that have carried us through both extraordinary achievements and unimaginable challenges. There were moments along the way when the future felt uncertain, but our belief in what we were building, and the dedication of our incredible team, never wavered. To stand in New York and celebrate how far we have come was truly an honor. While this anniversary was a chance to reflect on everything it took to reach this moment, it was also a celebration of what lies ahead. I am filled with gratitude for our journey and even greater excitement for the next chapter of Ricca Sposa.”
Yuliia Lobachova, Founder and Designer, Ricca Sposa
Fifteen Years, Told on the Walls
A 15-year brand retrospective traced the history of Ricca Sposa through sketches and archival imagery, set against models wearing the future: the 2028 collection. The past and the next chapter shared one room.
A First Look: Ricca Sposa X Shaya Pets
The evening also offered an exclusive preview of an upcoming bridal pet accessories collaboration with Shaya Pets, a playful new extension of the Ricca Sposa universe. Designed for couples who want their four-legged companions to be part of the celebration, the collection brings the romance and elegance of bridal fashion to thoughtfully designed accessories for pets.
The collaboration marks a new direction for the brand, expanding its bridal lifestyle offering beyond the gown and embracing the increasingly personal ways couples choose to celebrate. The full Ricca Sposa x Shaya Pets Bridal Accessories Collaboration launches in early 2027.
The Evening
Guests mingled over Sarti Spritzes made with sparkling Brazilian wine from Bom Dia Bubbles, bites by Soosh Studio and music by DJ Katy Pav, and took home custom engraved wine stoppers by Margaret Davis. Yuliia’s vision for the evening was brought to life by the Lado Agency, with florals by Alla Lysytska.
A New Chapter in Bridal Design
The highlight of the night was the unveiling of the 2028 Ricca Sposa Couture and Yuliia Lobachova Couture Collections, giving guests a first look at the brand’s newest bridal creations. Both collections reflect the house’s continued evolution and its commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and the individuality of the modern bride.
Fifteen years in, Ricca Sposa used its New York debut not only to look back, but to show exactly where it is headed next.
Photography by Slavik Lyzhov.
