Fashion entrepreneur and former WAG Nadia Bartel has declared she experienced a particularly joyous festive period this year, marked by a significant romantic gesture and forward-looking personal plans.
A Luxurious Christmas Surprise
On Monday, the 40-year-old founder of Henne took to her social media stories to share a post revealing that her boyfriend, Peter Dugmore, had gifted her a luxurious present from the exclusive A-list jeweller, Anton's. Bartel showcased the brand's product bag alongside a playful caption that read: 'Lucky girl for Christmas. Pete listened to my "subtle" hints, ha.'
While the exact nature of the gift remains a mystery, Bartel included a link to the retailer's social media, which was promoting a holiday catalogue of high-end gift ideas. The featured items hinted at the potential scale of the present, ranging from a 'statement ring' priced between $5,000 and over $39,000 to a Colombian emerald ring starting at approximately $2,450.
Glamour On and Off the Clock
The revelation about her Christmas gift follows another social media moment that captured significant attention earlier in December. Bartel's annual staff Christmas party, a sunlit lunch in regional Victoria with her 'Henne' team, sparked a wave of comments from followers who were struck by the group's collective glamour.
In a series of Instagram photos, Bartel and her team posed in effortlessly chic outfits, prompting an influx of praise. Followers described the group as 'ridiculously good looking,' 'gorgeous,' and 'stunning,' with many expressing admiration for the cohesive and fashionable team.
Future Family Focus Over Formal Weddings
Amidst the celebrations, Bartel has also been candid about her future with long-term partner Peter Dugmore. In a recent discussion, she indicated that marriage may not be a priority for the couple, telling Stellar magazine they are instead focused on expanding their family.
The designer, who shares two sons—Aston, nearly 10, and seven-year-old Henley—with ex-husband Jimmy Bartel, disclosed that she has frozen embryos with the intent to have a child with Dugmore. 'I want to try and have a family with Pete. We want to really start trying this year,' she stated, praising Dugmore for his supportive role with her existing children.
This sentiment was echoed in a separate conversation where, when asked about wedding plans, Bartel responded, 'I don't think so... I'm not too fussed. We're just really happy.' The couple's focus appears firmly set on their immediate personal joy and future family-building, capping off a year of both business success and personal contentment for the fashion mogul.
