Verdancy

A woman standing before a dark gray background looking away, wearing a white bridal gown lit by soft light. The dress has a fitted corset bodice with lace, a duchess satin mermaid skirt, and dramatic sheer pleated tulle and organza details on one shoulder and at the hips. She wears lace sleeves and a long veil that trails behind her on the floor.

White duchess satin mermaid gown with hand-appliqued lace, pleated organza details, and lace gloves.

A close-up of woman in a white bridal gown gazing upward surrounded by layers of a sheer veil. She wears a structured corset bodice with lace details, pleated organza petals emerging from the bodice, paired with long lace gloves.

Close-up of lace gloves and pleated organza bodice detail.

A woman standing against a dark gray background wearing a white bridal gown illuminated by soft light. Shown from side view, the dress features a fitted lace detail corset bodice, a skirt with a slight train, and layered tulle peplum details at the waist trimmed with lace. She wears lace gloves and a long veil that flows behind her to the floor. Her pose is to the side and her gaze looks directly at the viewer.

Side view of duchess satin mermaid gown with hand-appliqued lace and pleated organza hip detail.

Back view of a woman standing against a dark gray background wearing a white bridal gown. The dress features a duchess satin skirt with a slight train, and layered pleated organza peplum details at the waist. She is holding a long veil that drapes to her side, and her left hand is on her hip.

Back view of duchess satin mermaid gown with hand-appliquéd lace gloves and tulle veil.

A close-up of woman in a white bridal gown gazing upward wearing a structured corset bodice with lace details and layered pleated organza petals emerging from the bodice, paired with long lace gloves.

Close-up of lace appliqué on bodice and pleated organza petal detail emerging from the bodice.

Verdancy is a collection that explores the journey of personal growth and self-definition. Inspired by the moment a flower unfurls into bloom, it serves as a metaphor that reflects the personal ambition as a first-generation daughter. Rooted in my Polish heritage, the symbolism of the poppy flower expresses growth as a layered, evolving journey shaped by discipline, culture, and self-driven confidence.

Credits

Photographer: Matte Han
Model: Lauren Gant

Victoria Bednarz

Garfield, New Jersey

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