For Fall/Winter 2026–2027, Bernadette expands its signature romanticism into a more narrative, character-led proposition. Designed by Bernadette de Geyter and Charlotte de Geyter, the collection unfolds not as a singular vision, but as a tableau of personalities, each look embodying a distinct expression of femininity within a shared, intimate world.

This layered storytelling is reinforced through a short film created with Studio Alfons Meyer, set within a stately home where women prepare to host a gathering. The domestic setting informs the wardrobe’s fluidity, dissolving boundaries between day and evening, private ritual and public presentation. Here, the notion of the hostess becomes multifaceted, allowing the designers to explore variation within their established codes.

Silhouettes retain Bernadette’s delicate sensibility while broadening in scope. Structured tailoring is softened by fluid draping, and proportions shift between oversized ease and close-fitting refinement. A crisp poplin shirt worn oversized finds its counterpart in a more tailored, fluid version, encapsulating the collection’s quiet dialogue between control and ease.

Surface decoration remains central to the house’s identity. Charlotte de Geyter’s prints introduce a richly layered floral vocabulary, delphiniums stretching across caftans and satin gowns, hydrangeas diffused through chiné textures, alongside roses and cherry blossoms that evoke a dreamlike winter garden. These motifs extend beyond ornament, creating an atmosphere that bridges interior intimacy with the natural world. Embroidered berry details add a tactile, almost whimsical dimension.

Material contrasts further enrich the narrative. Lustrous silk satin and velvet eveningwear are offset by knitwear adorned with intarsia florals and appliqué embroidery, translating decorative codes into more casual forms. Styling underscores this interplay, pairing knitted layers with evening silhouettes or ribbed cardigans with taffeta skirts, suggesting a wardrobe assembled with instinct rather than prescription.

Signature elements are subtly reinterpreted. Ribbon detailing appears throughout, on pajama sets, velvet dresses, and tailored pieces, serving as both structure and embellishment. Gingham is revisited through asymmetry and knit adaptations, while accessories, including embroidered silk pumps, extend the collection’s ornamental language.

Fall/Winter 2026–2027 ultimately affirms Bernadette’s ability to evolve without losing its essence. While the density of decoration occasionally softens the clarity of individual looks, it also deepens the collection’s narrative richness. What emerges is a wardrobe that embraces femininity as a spectrum, layered, expressive, and quietly theatrical, yet grounded in the intimacy of everyday rituals.