Though white wedding gowns unquestionably reign supreme, the bewitching allure of black bridal regalia still prowls, never to be dismissed. If snow-white bridalwear doesn’t fit your vision, fear not—moodier offerings abound in the world of fashion, ripe for your picking. Case in point: the Giambattista Valli show at the Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2023-2024. Simply tagged “Haute Couture 25,” the presentation is a lucid ballet of elegant contrasts that flip the familiar.&nb
