Carolina Rivera Photographer | Rox DeLuna Photographer | Makeup by Emi Koizumi | Hair by Mako Ijima | Jewelry by Mai Flores | Models: Mitchell Maggard represented by Soul Management and Julissa Mackey | Studio: Hudson Yards Loft | Managing Editor: Cyan Leigh Dacasin, Managing Editor | Editor-in-Chief: Natalie Tran Steger
This editorial, captured through the collaborative lens of Carolina Rivera and Rox de Luna, examines the emerging cultural phenomenon of the Anti-Bride—a figure who deliberately subverts conventional bridal expectations and traditions.
The Anti-Bride represents a departure from orthodox wedding aesthetics, favoring avant-garde fashion choices over the archetypal princess silhouette with its cascading train. Her rebellion extends beyond sartorial preferences to encompass the entire wedding philosophy, rejecting the grandiose spectacle of oversized celebrations populated by distant acquaintances.
Instead, she and her partner champion intimate, bespoke celebrations that honor their distinctive identities and shared vision. Their approach prioritizes authenticity over convention, meaningful connections over crowd size, and genuine joy over performative tradition.
For these couples, the wedding becomes a carefully curated production—not in service of external expectations, but as an authentic expression of their values and aesthetic sensibilities. Every element is thoughtfully considered to preserve the integrity of their original vision while creating an experience that truly reflects their relationship.
The collaboration between Rivera and De Luna yields a distinctive visual narrative that marries high fashion with the authenticity of a documentary. Their combined artistic perspectives create a sophisticated portrayal that captures both the spontaneous energy of New York’s urban landscape and the controlled elegance of studio photography, documenting each precious moment with cinematic precision.
