# Nostalgic Bridal Attire The Houghton Fall Collection Boasts Style and Detail From the 1970s By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-fall References: [theknot](https://www.theknot.com/content/bridal-fashion-week-advice) & [houghtonnyc](https://houghtonnyc.com/blog/tag/wedding-dresses/) The Houghton Fall 2016 collection carters to the bride with a love for 70s style. This ethereal collection features all the delicate and edgy details that made the era so fashionable. Presented during New York Bridal Fashion Week, the Houghton Fall 2016 collection features 28 [bridal looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture) inspired by 70s style. There is no sight of a traditional wedding dress within this collection, instead the Houghton Fall 2016 collection offers horsehair-lined fringe skirts, blue sequined looks and [bohemian floral gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026) that are showcased alongside turtleneck sheath gowns, shawls and glamorous fur coats. While the 70s are having a huge moment in the [Ready-To-Wear realm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), the Houghton Fall 2016 collection proves this style is just as covetable among modern brides. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **70s-inspired Bridal Attire:** Fashion designers can explore opportunities to introduce vintage elements to modern bridal attire. - **Non-traditional Wedding Dresses:** Entrepreneurs can consider disrupting the bridal industry by offering unconventional bridal attire beyond traditional dresses. - **Ethereal Bridal Collections:** Designers can explore opportunities to create whimsical and dreamy bridal collections that evoke a sense of nostalgia and romance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bridal Fashion:** Bridal designers and boutiques can explore opportunities to offer unconventional and vintage-inspired bridal attire beyond traditional wedding dresses. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can experiment with incorporating vintage elements into modern fashion, such as the 70s-inspired details seen in the Houghton Fall 2016 collection. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can provide more creative options for brides who are looking for non-traditional and ethereal wedding themes that incorporate vintage elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Bohemian Wedding Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-2.md) - [Curated Summer Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection.md) - [Summer Bridal Guest-Of Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-guestof-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-kissed-collection.md)