Bernadette Conte is inspired by the beauty of the elements. I love experimenting with fabrics and yarns, she says, twisting them just enough to create something unexpected... pushing the boundaries. And push the boundaries she does with her 4 year old eponymous company that creates well considered, casual yet elegant sportswear for the modern woman. Amidst a sea of contemporary collections, Bernadette Conte is quietly building a following by delivering distinctive, relevant clothing to women who are beyond throw-away trends. Bernadette Conte s passion for the unexpected is evident in all aspects of the collection from the celebration of quirky color, to an offbeat mixture of surfaces and textures, and the endearing details evident in each season. Through the use of unique Japanese and Italian fabrics, combined with precision tailoring, Bernadette Conte is on a mission to re-define casual sportswear by raising everyday dressing to new levels of elegance and sophistication. Bernadette Conte s signature Tumble Tech jacket has become a brand mainstay that layers over her innovative knitwear and woven separates. As a busy Upper East Side mom to daughter, Juliet, Bernadette designs from her own lifestyle. I want to create clothes with a certain off-handed elegance tailored and precise but with a playful wink. Clothes that have a subtle whimsical touch. For me, it s only interesting when a composition of discordant elements ultimately come together and complement one another that s when beautiful clothes happen.