Mimi Lombardo

New York

Fashion Director and Writer at World Bride Magazine

Fashion Editor, stylist, traveler —ever hopeful that my hair will look good one day

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Articles

Designers Bring Their Latest Styles To NYC for Spring 2026 Weddings

2 days ago | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

New York gave us several blustery cold days in April as a backdrop to the spring 2026 bridal collections for buyers, press, and influencers had to contend with in order to see the latest trends in the bridal world. Inside the Lotte Palace, where Union Square Couture gathered brands, the sunshine streamed through large windows, and models with their hands on their hips twirled as designers talked about the reasoning behind each of their creations.
The World Of Bridal Designer Idan Cohen

1 month ago | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

Seeing an Idan Cohen runway collection with its boldly sensual silhouettes and intricate hand-detailing, you might assume he’s a seasoned designer well into his career. However, Cohen is the youngest male designer on the Bridal Council’s roster. His resolve to become a designer emerged at the tender age of 8, perhaps explaining his strong vision of building a global eveningwear and bridal brand.
Polished Glamour Reigns at the 97th Annual Oscars

1 month ago | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

Award season just reached its peak with the 97th Academy Awards ceremony happening yesterday, where the fashion is equal to the movies and films in importance. Hollywood kept an army of fashion stylists, hair and makeup artists, fashion designers, shoe brands, and don’t forget the diamond purveyors, busy with weeks of facial treatments, workout regimens, and all-round preparations to get the nominees and presenters in tiptop shape.
Ruffles, Red and the Return of Calvin Klein at New York Fashion Week

2 months ago | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

The big news of NYFW is Calvin Klein’s return with designer, Veronica Leoni taking the helm, continuing the legacy with minimal wardrobe staples that every woman needs in her closet. From the trench to the cape to the suit with a silk blouse and 5 pocket trousers, Leoni reimagined and updated the brand and brought it to the forefront. In Leoni’s toolbox are fabrics like, soft wool and cashmere to firm, dry gabardine and twill, to matte moleskin and brushed cotton, to shiny faille and satin.
Introducing Jaline Resort

2 months ago | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

We love finding new fashion brands at World Bride so that we can inform and delight our brides-to-be. Jaline Resort is a collection of timeless dresses and easy separates with a subtle sexiness perfect for your post-wedding vacation. Wherever your honeymoon takes you, Jaline has something special for you. Jacqueline Lopez, the Creative Director and designer’s philosophy is to remove zippers and hardware so that the dresses slip easily over your head.
The Engagement of Emily & Donald

2 months ago | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

When did you get engaged? Donald proposed to me on the eve of my birthday while celebrating with about 50 of our closest friends and family! It was totally unexpected—he is the master of surprises. When is your wedding date? We’ll be getting married on July 26, 2025. Why did you want this photo session? This photo session was a moment for the two of us to truly celebrate our engagement and create photos that will evoke these same excited emotions for a lifetime.
Put A Ring On It

Dec 25, 2024 | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

Sustainability; a healthier life, filled with love, family, and building a family legacy. Engagement rings don’t have to be the traditional diamond solitaire. A ring should be as individual as you are with endless options from legendary jewelry brands in colored diamonds, emeralds, pearls, sapphires, and more. Here are an array of exquisite rings to whet your appetite including a few classic styles.
Go Green For Your Wedding

Dec 20, 2024 | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

Weddings, for the most part, have excess and over-the-top extravagance baked into them. When couples have a goal of creating a show stopping affair with elaborate floral arrangements, exotic locations, or a bespoke wedding dress, they are in environmentally unfriendly territory which not only hurts our planet but hurts their wallet. Conscious couples are looking to reduce the inherent waste of weddings and seek alternatives in every aspect of their big day.
New York Bridal Week Trends for Fall 25 Weddings

Oct 17, 2024 | worldbridemagazine.com | Mimi Lombardo

Another bridal week has come and gone in New York City with many designers showing at hotel ballrooms, photo studios, sales showrooms, and other venues, keeping buyers and press on a steady march up and down the island of Manhattan. Anne Barge had a big 25th Anniversary bash along with her show, Ines Di Santo presented a Renaissance tableau to a packed house, Nardos showed at their Madison Ave boutique while others showed in rooms at the Lotte Palace Hotel.
How Rick Owens’s Bestselling Sneaker Has Been Charming Goths and Suits for 20 Years

Oct 2, 2024 | robbreport.com | Mimi Lombardo

Rick Owens’s Geobasket sneakers are nearing 20 years old, but the marble table displaying them at Bergdorf Goodman’s men’s store still gets plenty of action. Hip males in their 20s and dads in business suits stop by in equal measure to touch the luxe calfskin of the boot-sneaker with the exaggerated tongue that has spawned countless copycats. Many of them know a bit about Owens’s glam-goth aesthetic. Those who don’t are likely looking to emulate their favorite athlete, rapper, or rock star.