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Chinese fashion designer Ou Ma wants her creations to become heirlooms of the future. This is her story and how she weaves tradition and modernity in iconic bridal and evening gowns.

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ELYSIAN: A Celestial Whisper in Silk

There are dresses that clothe the body, and then there are those that adorn the soul. The Elysian Gown belongs to the latter—a vision spun from moonlit dreams and the soft sigh of silk.

Like the Windswept Elegance gown, which carried within its seams the untamed spirit of coastal winds, the Elysian holds a different kind of magic. It does not flutter with wild abandon but flows like a slow, celestial river—each fold a verse in an ode to grace.

The Fabric of Dreams

Triacetate satin (also known as the vegan satin), liquid and luminous, drapes as if pulled from the very loom of the night sky. It slips over the body like a second skin, cool and whispering, catching the light in soft ripples. The asymmetric draping is both bold and tender—a contradiction that feels like love itself.

Two rivers of silk converge at the spine, their drapery folding like the pages of a love letter left open. Where they meet—precisely at the small of the back—a constellation of Baroque pearl buttons glimmers, each one a milky moon against the nightfall of fabric. This is not mere detailing, but alchemy: where structure becomes poetry, and restraint gives way to revelation.

A Gown That Echoes

The 2026 Echo Collection is for those who hear the past calling and answer in the language of the future. The Windswept gown spoke of freedom, of salt-kissed air and unbraided hair. The Elysian speaks of something quieter, deeper—the hush of midnight, the weightless drift of clouds, the slow unfurling of a star.

It is a dress for:

Brides who wish to walk the aisle as if stepping through a dream.

Dreamers who wear their poetry not on paper, but on their skin.

Women who know that true elegance is not worn—it is breathed.

An Invitation to the Divine

Some garments are meant to be seen. The Elysian is meant to be felt—a secret between the wearer and the silk, between the body and the boundless sky it mirrors.

Find your celestial moment here.

Tell us, where will your Elysian take you?

Real Bride - Grace S

1. How do you hear about OUMA and where did you find your dress?

I found my dress at Lovely Bride DC and I was instantly drawn to the Ouma dresses, because they were stunning and had a fun whimsy feeling. I am a big tulle and texture lover and I wanted a dress that felt unique and like "me."

2. How do you know 'Serena' is the ONE? How did you feel when you put it on?

I had one more dress to try on after the Serena and didn't want to take the Serena dress off... I tried on my last dress and just wanted to put the Serena dress right back on. It just felt like "me."

I finally felt like a "bride." Other dresses felt like I was playing dress up, but the Serena felt like my dress when I put it on.

3. What was your experience shopping for your gown and any tips for other brides?

I had a great experience with Lovely Bride DC - I tried on 5 gowns before saying "yes" to the Serena. My advice: Pick the dress that feels like "you." Forget about "functional" or "practical" and pick what makes you feel fabulous. A massive tulle train isn't "practical" but I have never felt more fabulous and "me" as I did on my wedding day.

4. Pick one of the most memorable moment on your wedding day and share with us.

When our band played "Pink Pony Club" and the entire dance floor was packed belting out the song. I spent all night dancing around in 4 inch heels and was having such a good time, I didn't want to miss a moment by stopping to change my shoes.

Photos by Angelika Johns Photography