A collection inspired by the character, resilience and understated confidence of the game, reworked for the modern wardrobe
India – National, October 5th, 2026: Rugby has always been about more than the game itself. It carries a sense of character, resilience, camaraderie and quiet confidence qualities that extend well beyond the field. Taking inspiration from this spirit, The Bear House introduces The Rugby Edit, a new collection that brings the attitude and visual codes of rugby into everyday menswear.
The collection looks at rugby through a fashion lens, taking familiar elements of the sport and giving them a more relaxed, contemporary feel. Drawing from its vintage athletic roots, The Rugby Edit combines structured details and classic sporting influences with silhouettes that feel easy to wear today.
At the heart of the collection is a simple idea: rugby is a mindset. It is about resilience, character and confidence without the need to be loud. These ideas come through in the collection’s vintage-inspired aesthetic, understated detailing and relaxed approach to
dressing, making the pieces work across casual outings, social occasions and everyday wear.
The collection includes T-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts and co-ord sets, bringing the Rugby Edit’s aesthetic across a range of easy, versatile silhouettes. The pieces take cues from a vintage athletic subculture while keeping the overall look contemporary and wearable, allowing them to fit naturally into a modern wardrobe.
With The Rugby Edit, The Bear House explores how sport continues to influence the way people dress. Rather than recreating traditional sportswear, the collection takes the attitude and visual language associated with rugby and adapts it for life beyond the pitch.
Speaking about the collection, Tanvi Somaiya, Co-Founder, The Bear House, said, “Rugby has always stood for something bigger than the sport itself. It is about resilience, character, respect and the ability to keep moving forward. With The Rugby Edit, we wanted to capture that spirit of the game. The idea was to take the attitude of rugby and translate it into pieces that feel effortless, contemporary and relevant to everyday dressing.”
The Rugby Edit also reflects the growing connection between sport, culture and fashion, with sporting influences increasingly finding their way into everyday wardrobes. For The Bear House, the collection is less about recreating a rugby uniform and more about bringing the character and attitude of the sport into contemporary menswear.
The collection also opens up a wider conversation around rugby fashion and popular culture, exploring how the sport’s distinctive visual identity can influence the way modern menswear is styled and interpreted. As rugby continues to find greater visibility in India, The Bear House sees an opportunity to bring its aesthetic into a broader fashion conversation.
About The Bear House
Founded in 2017 by Tanvi and Harsh Somaiya, The Bear House is a modern menswear and lifestyle brand focused on making everyday dressing more considered. The brand’s design language combines clean silhouettes, contemporary details and versatile wardrobe staples, creating pieces that can move easily across different parts of the day. Through its collections, The Bear House continues to draw inspiration from culture, lifestyle and changing approaches to modern menswear.