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Antea is a bridal collection that looks to the past through a contemporary lens. Fabrics steeped in history, pared-back lines and a design sensibility that has always been part of our identity live side by side.
This dialogue with the past is rooted in our family story. We grew up surrounded by antiques, with grandparents who were antique dealers and who taught us to value old pieces, to respect materials, and to preserve whatever deserves to endure.
L’Arca began as a house specialising in antique textiles, and although our world now revolves around the wedding dress, that passion is still very much alive. We keep an extensive archive of fabrics, laces and pieces from old trousseaus, which we rescue and reinterpret, giving them a second life in our creations.
With Antea, this heritage meets a modern, pared-back eye. Clean silhouettes, simple lines and carefully chosen details shape a collection in which old and new coexist naturally, with neither overpowering the other.
Contrast runs through the materials as well. Linens and rustic silks lend structure to bodices, while silk organzas and bambula silks create light skirts with volume and movement. Draping, pleating and asymmetric necklines are paired with brocades and delicate Chantilly lace, resulting in silhouettes that are feminine and elegant, yet always relaxed.
Versatility also plays a key role. Detachable gowns and removable overskirts allow each silhouette to be transformed, creating several looks from a single piece. Capes take centre stage, accompanied by Juliet veils, kerchief veils, short veils and Brussels lace mantillas that revive details from other eras through a modern eye.
The campaign was shot in the studio of Horacio, a renowned antique dealer to whom we wanted to pay tribute. A space steeped in history, with time-worn walls and natural light, it reflects the sensitivity to antique pieces that is so present in our world.
We designed this collection for a bride who is feminine, elegant and self-assured, who appreciates tradition yet wants to feel entirely like herself. These are dresses that go beyond a single day, made to be kept and, perhaps, handed down through generations. Like the antique pieces we have spent so many years rescuing, which continue to move us as time goes by.
A legacy that continues!
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