Australian Fashion Week
5/26/2023
It wouldn’t be Australian Fashion Week without an appearance from our latest lineup. The cooler weather called for luxe layers, plenty of patterns and bold pops of colour. From our chunky Elaenia loafers to our classic western boots, we love a good fashion moment.
Good-looking shoes are our thing and so is comfort. Fitted with our biomechanical footbed, feel like you’re walking on clouds as you take to the streets. With loads of hidden support designed to look after your feet, it’s only fitting these icons wore Bared for long days on their feet.
ABOVE / Arianne Witt / @lola_jagger
Western Boots
Say howdy to the Myna Black Leather Boot. A classic Western-inspired boot that’s easy-to-wear, insanely comfy and goes with all your neutral fits or bold prints. Like Arianne, opt for a plaid dress, oversized blazer and black bag for a super chic weekend look.
ABOVE / Chloe Zhu / @cloiey
Knee-High Boots
Boot up in a statement-making knee-high boot. The Firetail Black Leather Boot features boxed leather for a high-gloss finish and a squared toe that can be worn under skirts and dresses or over your favourite pair of jeans. We adore Chloe’s timeless look as she pairs the Firetail with a timeless trench coat. Set your sights on a knee-high boot that will take you through your work week and into the weekend.
ABOVE / Cynthia Taylu / @taylu_me
Ballet Flats
Business meets leisure in a perfectly pointed ballet flat. The Ruby Black Leather Ballet Flat is oh-so-chic and a trans-seasonal staple with its slingback design and buckle strap detail. Style with tailored separates for the office and a mini dress with black socks after hours.
ABOVE / Emily Gurr / @emmgurr
Chunky Loafers
Bring a little edge to your everyday look with the Elaenia Black Leather Loafers. Featuring a chunky sole, leather fringe and gold chain, this classic black loafer is your wardrobe secret weapon. Wear them your way or do as Emily Gurr does and go for preppy perfection with white socks, a mini skirt and a matching top.
ABOVE / Amy Kaleski / @amyz_k
High-Heels
Sugar-crushing on the Kiskadee Candy Pink Heels. Defined by their swoon-worthy silhouette, you’ll find every excuse to add these sweet-as-candy high-heels to your rotation. Style the Kiskadee with comfy jeans and a printed top and raise the bar on your everyday look.
ABOVE / Isabelle Impala / @isabelleimpala
Combat Boot
Stay warm in the chicest way with our new pull-on combat boot. The Tapaculo Black Leather Boot has double pull-tabs, a chunky sole and a rounded toe that’s perfect for any off-duty outfit. Easy on, easy off and always comfy, take inspiration from Isabelle and style combat boots with a knitted maxi dress and blazer for an elevated everyday look.
Bared x Ngali
This year, history was made at Australian Fashion Week. Denni Francisco became the first Indigenous designer to hold a solo runway and we couldn’t be more honoured to be involved. Ngali works closely with First Nations artists to bring their artwork to life through fabric and this year, through boots too.
First Nations artists hand-painted a selection of our women’s and men’s boots to match their pieces. From gum-leaf painted military boots to intricately detailed Chelsea boots, our footwear was complemented by the earthy-toned collection called Murriyang, meaning “skyworld” in Wiradjuri.
In celebration of the runway, five pairs of hand-painted boots will be up for silent auction with all proceeds donated directly to our long-standing partners, Children’s Ground. An organisation dedicated to empowering and giving back to the communities in Alice Springs, Darwin and West Arnhem Land. Stay tuned!
Wear It Your Way
Australian Fashion Week is here to deliver fun fashion looks and chic style moments that you can incorporate into your everyday style. Feel inspired by AAFW23 and shop the runway.
