Paraguayan designer Fernando Bernardou created a dress for actress Alina Reid from The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping film. The actress wore the creation on the red carpet at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Featuring golden orchids handcrafted in Paraguay, the gown brought Bernardou’s creative vision and local craftsmanship to an internationally recognised event in cinema.
Based in Germany, Fernando Bernardou runs Nardou Couture, a fashion label specialising in women’s eveningwear. The designer blends European high-fashion influences with elements of Paraguayan culture, bringing his heritage into contemporary fashion.
Paraguayan presence in European fashion
Bernardou’s design for Reid combines a lace-up corset, Greek-inspired off-the-shoulder sleeves and a voluminous skirt. It features a sage-green gown made from Italian natural silk chiffon. Additionally, golden orchids made from organza complete the look.
The dressmaking took place in Germany using materials shipped from Italy, while the decorative orchids were handmade in Paraguay. In addition, the actresses’s measurements were taken remotely. Moreover, the orchid details underwent last-minute adjustments to match Bernardou’s vision.
Behind the scenes of the look
The opportunity to dress Reid arose approximately three weeks before the premiere. Photographer Tibor Florestan, who had previously worked with Bernardou, contacted the designer about creating the actress’s red-carpet outfit. Alina Reid plays Kerna in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is set to be released later in November 2026.
When he received the proposal, Bernardou had just completed an intensive promotional tour for the Paraguayan film Narciso. The tour included stops at different cities in Spain, where he dressed several cast members. Due to exhaustion, the designer was initially unsure about accepting a new project.
However, conversations with the actress encouraged him to develop his initial draft. Bernardou’s sketch ultimately excited the actress, leaving them just two weeks to complete the outfit. He later travelled to Berlin for the final fitting before Reid wore his creation on the film’s red carpet.
A growing international profile
The premiere added another international red-carpet appearance to Bernardou’s portfolio. In 2018, Paraguayan actress Ana Ivanova wore one of his creations at the Berlin International Film Festival, known as the Berlinale. The official The Hunger Games social media account also shared a photograph of Reid alongside Bernardou, bringing further attention to his work.
To follow Bernardou’s next marvelous designs, check out the instagram page of Fernando Bernardou.
