Bernadette Fall 2026
For their third season in Paris, Antwerp-based mother-and-daughter duo Bernadette and Charlotte de Geyter reminded everyone why their label, Bernadette, has become a cult favourite among women who prefer their elegance with a wink. They collaborated with Belgian filmmaker Studio Alfons Meyer on a short film titled The Hostess, which followed a group of women preparing for a party in a grand country house. The cinematic setting became a metaphor for the brand’s universe — one filled with charm, femininity and playful contradictions. “The women are so different, and that’s what we love,” Charlotte said backstage, pointing to two versions of the same white shirt: one crisp and oversized in poplin, the other fluid and romantic.
Charlotte’s hand-drawn prints once again anchored the collection, transforming classic silhouettes into wearable daydreams. Delphinium spurs unfurled across satin gowns and caftans, while chiné hydrangeas, roses and cherry blossoms lent a painterly softness to the season’s palette. Embroidered berries appeared on velvet pouches and evening dresses, a small yet joyful detail that hinted at the brand’s whimsical spirit. Knitwear, too, joined the garden party, from a cosy intarsia jumper styled over a fuchsia silk gown to a ribbed khaki cardigan trimmed with delicate floral appliqué, paired with a taffeta skirt punctuated by tiny bows.
Elsewhere, crushed velvet dresses and bright pink pyjamas came cinched with signature ribbons, and gingham appeared in asymmetric or knitted reinterpretations that turned nostalgia into something distinctly modern. Each look felt like a love letter to ladylike dressing, filtered through a knowing contemporary eye. The result was a wardrobe made for women who appreciate refinement but refuse to take it too seriously — as if Bernadette’s party guests had each slipped into their favourite floral fantasy and never quite wanted to leave.
