Singaporebrides | Fashion
December 2025
Liretta’s “On The Wave” Collection is Where Architecture Meets the Ocean’s Soul
Liretta’s “On The Wave” collection features gowns that do not apologise for their boldness, perfect for women who see their wedding as an opportunity for authentic self-expression rather than a performance of tradition.
There’s something quietly radical about a wedding dress that refuses to simply be beautiful. Liretta’s latest collection, “On The Wave”, doesn’t ask for your attention. It commands it through sheer force of artistic conviction. This is what happens when bridal fashion stops playing it safe and starts speaking in the language of contemporary art.
Founded in 2019, Liretta has built its reputation on a singular philosophy: that femininity is not soft in the sense of weakness, but soft in the way water is. Gentle on the surface, yet capable of reshaping everything it touches. Designer Natalie Dudka has spent 75 intensive days translating this idea into 18 gowns that feel less like wedding dresses and more like wearable sculptures. Here are some of the dresses from the collection.
A Collection Born from Contrast
“On The Wave” captures that precise moment when calm water transforms into something wild and untamed. It’s a visual meditation on duality: the transparent against the dense, softness meeting structure, restraint giving way to sensuality. These aren’t gowns that sit quietly on a hanger. They’re designed to shift and evolve with movement, catching light and revealing new dimensions with every step.
The silhouettes have grown bolder since Liretta’s earlier work. Sharper lines meet fluid draping. Architectural precision collides with organic flow. The result is a collection that feels both contemporary and timeless, speaking to women who aren’t interested in fading into the background of their own wedding day.
The Standout Pieces
Mermaid Dream announces itself immediately with a neckline shaped like a seashell cradling a pearl. It’s a detail that manages to be both literal and deeply romantic. The entire surface shimmers with beadwork, transforming the wearer into something luminous. The mermaid silhouette gracefully contours the figure, highlighting natural lines without constraint.
For those drawn to drama, Ocean Bloom delivers with cascading organza ruffles that create volume without weight. The structured corset base ensures the silhouette remains defined even as the skirt blooms outward. It’s a technical feat that looks effortless, proving that bridal gowns can be both architecturally complex and romantically soft.
Nautilus Dream takes a modular approach with its two-piece construction. The corset features cascading pearls that create delicate movement, whilst ruffle inserts add volume and textural definition. The figure-hugging skirt sits at a high waist with fabric that shimmers in sunlight, creating an almost liquid effect. The long train adds drama without overwhelming the overall proportion.
Then there’s Manta Grace, a full-length seamless gown fully embellished with beadwork. The mermaid silhouette is enhanced by delicate organza that adds subtle volume and creates soft, flowing shapes. The adjustable shawl is particularly clever, shifting from narrow to full waves along its length. This creates natural dynamism that feels almost alive, moving with the wearer rather than against her.
Silver Wave combines voluminous sleeves that gracefully fall along the arms with full beadwork across its surface. The leg slit adds modernity to what could have been a traditional silhouette, whilst the shimmer creates a radiant effect in motion. It’s bold without being brash, statement-making without trying too hard.
Hidden Atlantis proves that simplicity can still surprise. The corset and skirt combination allows for easy transformation, with each element designed to accentuate natural curves. The straight skirt features exaggerated shapes and subtle shimmering layers set on a high waist. It combines fluid movement with a striking silhouette, showing that restraint can be just as powerful as abundance.
Ocean Heart features voluminous taffeta sleeves that create a striking accent against the corset-style silhouette. The skirt gently drapes along the body before flowing into a train that softly trails along the floor. It’s theatrical in the best sense, understanding that sometimes a wedding calls for a bit of drama.
For brides seeking something more unexpected, Drifting Star offers a seamless construction with a leg slit and statement shoulder that elegantly contours the body. The lower portion falls fluidly, creating soft, graceful lines. A minimal train gently trails along the floor, adding just enough drama without overwhelming the streamlined silhouette.
The Details That Matter
What sets this collection apart isn’t just the obvious artistry. It’s the thoughtful construction underneath. Multiple pieces feature two-part designs: corsets paired with skirts, short base dresses with detachable trains. This modularity isn’t about compromise; it’s about giving brides control over their narrative.
Pearls appear throughout, but never predictably. They cascade down corsets, embellish straps, and create delicate accents that catch light differently depending on movement. The effect is cohesive without being repetitive, showing a designer who understands the difference between a motif and a crutch.
Sapphire Ray takes a more romantic approach with its seamless construction and subtle pearl accents. The skirt is crafted from multiple layered tiers of fabric that create movement without excess volume, perfect for brides who want elegance over drama.
Tidal Soul offers understated sophistication with its seamless mermaid silhouette and subtle train. The design follows natural body lines, gently flaring towards the hem to create an elegant, refined silhouette. It’s proof that sometimes the most powerful statement is knowing when to hold back.
Silent Wave features interchangeable elements that allow for various detail combinations. The corset area is enhanced with organza, creating a subtle veil effect that holds its shape naturally whilst softly enveloping the silhouette. The high-waisted skirt with hidden closure creates the perfect waistline, visually elongating proportions in a way that feels natural rather than forced.
Endless Surge takes structure seriously. The corset provides secure support whilst shaping the silhouette, beautifully accentuating the bust and waist. A lace-up closure at the back allows for perfect fit. The skirt has an almost ethereal transparency, crafted from multiple layers of fine fabric that create volume whilst maintaining weightlessness. It’s technical precision in service of romance.
Eternal Drift features a structured corset-style design with a seamless base, where the top harmoniously balances with the skirt. The lower portion is crafted from lightweight organza that adds volume and creates a full, flowing silhouette. It’s the kind of gown that photographs beautifully from every angle.
Hidden Pearl strips things back to essentials with its seamless mermaid style that gracefully embraces the figure. Sometimes the most elegant choice is the one that lets the wearer shine without competition from her dress.
Coral Glow offers a seamless fitted silhouette with a dynamic bodice that holds its shape independently. A subtle train adds elegance and fluidity, creating movement without overwhelming the streamlined construction. It’s modern bridal design at its most confident.
Who This Collection Is For
“On The Wave” isn’t trying to appeal to everyone, and that’s precisely its strength. These are gowns for women who see their wedding as an opportunity for authentic self-expression rather than a performance of tradition. They’re for brides who want their dress to mean something beyond looking pretty in photographs.
What Liretta ultimately offers isn’t just a dress for one day. It’s an invitation to engage with your own transformation, to recognise the strength in fluidity, the power in choosing something that feels genuinely like yourself rather than what’s expected.
The collection speaks to those who appreciate fashion as art, who understand that a wedding dress can be both a garment and a statement. It’s for women comfortable with standing out—not through ostentation, but through conviction.
All images courtesy of Liretta.
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