Model and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns—the New York Knicks’ star center and 2026 NBA Champion, also known as “KAT”—got married on Saturday night at a private home in Malibu, surrounded by family and friends.
A few weeks before the wedding, Vogue caught up with the bride at her final dress fitting with designer Danielle Frankel in Los Angeles. “I’m feeling so many different emotions,” Jordyn said before heading in to meet Danielle one last time before the big day. “It’s just so surreal.”
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The bride was joined by her mother, Elizabeth Woods, and her younger sister, Jodie Woods. “I’m taking all of these emotions as they come,” Jordyn admitted.
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Jordyn and Karl first met in Los Angeles in 2017—where Jordyn grew up—and started dating in 2020. They got engaged on Christmas Eve in 2025. “Karl said, ‘I want to get married this summer,'” Jordyn recalled. “With his job, he only has summer to get married, so I knew, ‘Okay, this summer means I have such a short window.'”
Everyone told her: You can’t get a wedding dress in six months. “I made four showroom appointments,” she said. “Danielle [Frankel] was the first showroom I went to. There’s something about that Italian silk she used that just complemented my skin tone so perfectly.” The final design is a custom strapless silk wool ball gown with a draped bodice and full ball skirt. An attached neck wrap and swagged skirt draping are finished with hand-cut chantilly and corded lace appliqués. “Ten out of ten. No notes,” Jordyn’s sister Jodie chimed in.
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“When Danielle came in [during the process], we just kind of perfected it,” Jordyn explained. “Changed the silhouette up a bit, added some pieces. She just has such a unique eye for detail. And now I can’t imagine having anyone else do my dress.” Jordyn, her mother, and her sister all exchanged glances, and the bride-to-be announced: “Now’s the time, it is time to try on the look for the final time!”
“Lord, please don’t let me cry,” Elizabeth cried out.
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As Danielle carefully examined the dress, she noted that three different laces in varying shades of ivory were intentionally incorporated, and all of the work was hand-done. “I can’t not work on the body,” Danielle explained. “It has to be fittings on the body. Every person is different in the way they carry themselves and the proportions. The place that I’m most comfortable with is with the fabric in my hand.”
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Danielle placed the hand-embroidered lace appliqué so that it followed the drape of the neckline and then reappeared again at the waist, allowing the lace to trace the body in two distinct gestures. This was something she and the team were developing separately for collection. “Whenever we’re developing something for collection, I’m so eager to put it in with a real bride because I can’t wait,” Danielle said. “Jordyn really allowed me to implement some details that I thought were important, and at the same time, I think there were elements that were really important to you that stayed.”
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“You have to let the artist be the artist,” Jordyn stated. “I could talk about these dresses for the whole day, but I’m even more excited to try them on.”
The bride-to-be changed into her wedding dress, and when she re-emerged, her mother claimed: “You look like a princess!”
“This is my favorite wedding dress I’ve ever seen in my life,” Jodie added. “And I’m not just saying that because you’re my sister.”
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“This is better than what I thought my dream wedding dress would be,” Jordyn admitted. “It feels surreal seeing this all come tFrom the start, Jordyn knew she wanted a second look, and she wanted it to be lace. “We tried on just the foundation of the second look, and it felt very safe,” Danielle recalls. During one of their fittings, she asked Jordyn to lift one side so she could see what was underneath the dress, and that led to a eureka moment. She told Jordyn to hold it right there, and she pinned it in place.
The finished piece is a custom layered Chantilly and elderflower lace strapless gown with an asymmetric pick-up drape at the hip. A cascading drape opens into a high slit, revealing a silk lining at the hem. Hand-cut iris lace appliqués are scattered throughout the gown.
“It had this Grecian feel to it that I thought was beautiful and complemented her ceremony gown,” Danielle explains. “But it was still different, so they told a story that was very cohesive.” Jordyn also told Danielle she wanted a sleeve, so the designer created a lace bolero and added a full bustier and lace-up corset inside the dress for a “snatched” effect.
The last dress of the final fitting is for Jordyn’s welcome party. It’s a silk satin slip dress with an asymmetric scarf drape knotted at the strap, falling across the shoulders into a shawl train at the back. “Whoever steps on it, I’m fighting them,” Jordyn laughs.
“I think the dirtier your gown gets, the better of a time you had!” Danielle interjects.
As the fitting concludes, Jordyn reflects on the process. “All of the hard work of all of the seamstresses and Danielle, the creativity, it’s just so inspiring,” Jordyn says. “I’m nervous about the wedding, but this makes the nerves kinda just flow knowing that I feel confident in all of my looks. I feel so grateful that I’ve had a designer that’s executed to the extreme. I have my family with me, and it’s really just time to enjoy.” By the time her wedding day arrived on Saturday, all that was left for Jordyn to do was take it all in—and get her dress dirty at some point along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Jordyn Woodss final wedding dress fitting at Danielle Frankel in Los Angeles written in a natural tone with clear concise answers
General Questions
Q Who is Danielle Frankel
A Shes a highend bridal designer known for creating modern romantic and fashionforward wedding dresses Her atelier is based in New York but she does trunk shows and private fittings in other cities like LA
Q Why did Jordyn Woods choose Danielle Frankel for her wedding dress
A Jordyns style is a mix of glamorous and edgy and Danielle Frankel is known for designs that feel both classic and contemporary The brand is a favorite among celebrities who want a unique nontraditional bridal look
Q Where did the fitting take place
A It took place at a private Danielle Frankel fitting event in Los Angeles likely at a stylists studio or a luxury hotel suite rather than the brands permanent NYC flagship store
Q Was this her first time trying on the dress
A No This was the final fitting which means she had already been through the design and initial fitting process This appointment was for lastminute alterations and perfecting the fit
The Dress The Fitting Process
Q What does a final fitting actually involve
A Its the last check before the wedding The seamstress or designer makes sure the dress fits perfectly in every areathe hem bust waist and strapsand that Jordyn can move sit and dance comfortably They also check the final look with her wedding shoes and any veil
Q Did she wear the dress by herself or with help
A Usually you need help getting into a gown like this Its common to have a stylist a tailor and sometimes a friend or family member present to help with buttons corsets or lacing
Q What kind of dress was it
A While the exact style is kept private Danielle Frankel is known for dresses with intricate draping delicate lace or sculptural elements Jordyns dress is likely a custom piece that reflects her personal style possibly with a dramatic silhouette or unique fabric