Against the sweeping curves of the Sydney Opera House, BEARE PARK unveiled a Pre-Fall 2026 collection that felt deeply personal, quietly powerful and entirely self-assured.
Soundtracked by the aching romance of In This Heart, founder and creative director Gabriella Pereira delivered a collection rooted in instinctual dressing – one where fluid tailoring, tonal suiting and sensual draping came together with effortless precision.
Founded in 2021, the Australian-owned label has quickly carved out a distinctive place within the local fashion landscape through its luxurious approach to androgyny and elevated tailoring. Every BEARE PARK piece is designed and handcrafted in Sydney, an ethos that continues to define the brand’s identity both on and off the runway.
Presented where the label first debuted five years ago, the latest collection marked what Pereira describes as “a new era” for the brand.
“I’m so excited that the show is out there in the world,” she tells FashioNZ post-show. “The show definitely represented a new era for us, of staying true to that instinctual dressing – that real effortless dressing that is such a joy.”
That ease was evident throughout the collection. Styled by Nicchia Wippell, mismatched suiting, elongated tailoring and soft tonal layering created a wardrobe that felt both polished and lived-in. Crisp shirting was softened by translucent silk, while metallic ash dupion shimmered under the Opera House lights. A palette of burnt sienna, tobacco, ivory and near-black nightshade added further depth to the collection’s emotional undercurrent.
For Pereira, the craftsmanship behind the collection remains just as important as the final runway moment itself.
“Our local makers mean everything to us,” she says. “It’s an incredible privilege to work with the incredible network of makers around Sydney. They have decades of experience, so being able to bounce ideas off them – and obviously the beautiful craft that they do in making each garment – it means everything to us.”
In an industry where the language of “craft” can often feel vague, BEARE PARK’s decision to include a detailed directory of its makers and suppliers felt especially meaningful. The gesture spotlighted the Australian artisans behind the collection and reinforced the label’s commitment to thoughtful, transparent production.
When asked which runway look she feels most attached to, Pereira points immediately to the opening look: “That ivory blouse with the grown-on beautiful draped sleeve is a favourite of mine. I will be wearing that non-stop.”
And if she could dress anyone from the front row in the collection? The answer comes easily.
“I think I have to say Margot Robbie, considering our recent moment with her,” Pereira says. “I don’t think there’s a look in the collection that Margot wouldn’t rock, so I think I’ll say all of them.”
As for what’s next in fashion? Pereira predicts a continued shift towards individuality. “I think just being more individual in our senses of style,” she says simply.
Following the show, however, the focus was far less philosophical. “Definitely champagne,” she laughs, “and lots of time with my family.”
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