A ballgown with a deep V-shaped gathered skirt and an ultra-dropped waist is one of the collection's most striking designs. The surprising beauty of contrasting ivory flowers appliqued on sand-colored lace challenges conventional bridal aesthetics.

Innovative approaches are used to rethink even the collection's most "classic bride" products. Layers of delicate Lyon floral lace are stacked atop honeycomb lace, and a clean spaghetti-strap ballgown shape is achieved by cutting corded lace into complex bias-cut pieces.
The hand-painted dresses made from silk woven with metal fibres that Frankel offers are particularly noteworthy. Abstract dusty pink flowers set against sombre blues and greens give the impression of paper mâché construction in these ethereal masterpieces, which are reminiscent of both romantic whimsy and Impressionist art.

Frankel's dedication to pushing limits is seen throughout the whole collection. By defying expectations and reinventing the bridal experience, she hopes to deliver her clients wonderfully poignant yet surprising creations.
As Frankel so eloquently states, "I want to give [our customer] what she doesn’t know she wants." Danielle Frankel continues to demonstrate her visionary status in the bridal industry with her IX Collection, which combines modern design with classic grace.