The Romance of Reinvention: Dreams by Lihi Hod Presents Odyssée
There is something rather lovely about a collection that invites us to get a little lost in our imagination. With Odyssée, the new Fall/Winter 2027 collection from Dreams by Lihi Hod, we’re transported into a world of cinematic romance, beautiful silhouettes and just the right amount of fantasy. Presented during New York Bridal Fashion Week in October 2026, the collection takes its inspiration from the heroines of fantasy cinema, women whose wardrobes were every bit as memorable as the imaginary worlds they inhabited.
Think sculpted corsets, sweeping skirts, dramatic sleeves and delicate lace. There is a wonderful sense of nostalgia running through Odyssée, recalling an era when costume design embraced romance on a grand scale. Layers of fabric, generous proportions and a certain theatricality all contribute to the mood. Yet rather than recreating those familiar cinematic references, Lihi Hod has taken their most expressive elements and translated them into a contemporary bridal wardrobe.
What we particularly love is the balance between femininity and strength. There is softness in the lace and fluidity of the silhouettes, but also a confidence in the structure and proportions. The corsetry creates definition, while the fuller shapes introduce a sense of movement and drama. It’s a combination that feels beautifully suited to bridal fashion, where there is often room to embrace a little more imagination than we might in our everyday wardrobes.
Beyond its cinematic references, Odyssée also tells a much more personal story. The collection arrives at a significant moment for the designer, as Lihi Hod opens a new home in New York. It marks an exciting chapter for the fashion house, reflecting not only where the brand is heading but also the years of creativity, determination and evolution that have brought it to this point.
That sense of transformation gives the collection another dimension. The journey suggested by its name isn’t simply about travelling through imaginary worlds. It’s also about looking back, recognising how far you’ve come and having the confidence to embrace whatever comes next. There is a lovely connection here to weddings themselves, which so often represent a moment of change, anticipation and the beginning of something entirely new.
And perhaps that’s what makes Odyssée feel so fitting for this particular moment in bridal fashion. It allows room for fantasy and sentiment without losing sight of the woman wearing the gown. These are designs inspired by heroines who take an active role in their own stories, rather than waiting for someone else to write them.
For Dreams by Lihi Hod, Odyssée is as much about looking forward as it is about looking back. A collection that finds inspiration in the romance of the past, while celebrating the excitement of everything still to come.
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