ID: Hanrie Lues Bridal
by Hanrie Lues
Hanrie Lues has been turning fashion dreams into reality since childhood. Growing up in Bloemfontein, she always knew her future belonged in fashion, inspired by her grandmother, a talented tailor during the Great Depression. Countless hours spent alongside her gran sparked a lifelong passion for design, craftsmanship and timeless elegance that she has turned into Hanrie Lues Bridal.
After studying at the Victoria Toma Institute of Fashion and Design, Hanrie’s career quickly gained momentum when she was selected as a finalist in the fashion design school challenge.
She went on to participate in the iconic Hollywoodbets Durban July, both as a Young Designer and later participated as an Invited Designer many times – gaining her a reputation as a familiar and celebrated name on this international premier fashion platform. She has also showcased at the SA Fashion Week for three seasons.
Her exceptional bridal couture has also earned national acclaim, winning Best Wedding Dress in South Africa at the Top Vendor Wedding Awards in both 2018 and 2023.
From her Hilton boutique and studio, Hanrie continues to create breathtaking bespoke bridal gowns and luxe demi-couture collections.
My Inspiration ...
“My collection follows the story of a young girl in the early 1800s America, as she embarks on the adventure of her lifetime. Her family decides to travel into the Wild West frontier, leaving behind the city life for a life in the country. But this journey is filled with danger & extreme challenges, which ultimately changes our heroine from the buttoned-up debutant, to a brand new identity of freedom, fearlessness & defying society’s norms of what it means to be a ‘lady’ in that time. The collection reflects this transformation, progressing through from the first garment to the last, telling this beautiful story of self-discovery & emancipation.”
