February 12, 2014
by fashion pulse contributor
by Chase Michaels
[Image via Venexiana Ltd]
Who says gowns have to be full of glitz and glam? Venexiana, the brand that originated rock-n-roll haute couture, did an amazing job of evolving the concept of eveningwear. When it comes to hairstyles, the trend of what I like to call the “royal twist” is appearing all over the runways this season, an updo that isn’t too “done,” inspired by 14th century coquettes and created for the brand backstage by Philip Pelusi.
The major trend, however, in the Venexiana show, was the revival of the open back gown. When it comes to this particular silhouette, keeping it modest and well fit in the front, and provocative in the back is key. Venexiana designer Kati Stern deftly worked to assure her cutouts complemented the flow of the gowns, as well as perfectly molded to the model’s figure. For evening wear with a definable twist, Venexiana is once again your go-to gal.
September 18, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Kati Stern showed off her love of punk rock, while flexing some serious glamour during the Venexiana S/S 2012 runway show. The beautifully detailed collection of 71 pieces shocked and awed the audience. Models donned everything from draped Swarovski embedded cocktail dresses to flowing Grecian inspired silk gowns. The feminine silhouettes of the collection complemented well with bold hues of gold, melon, blood red, and metallic greens. Stern’s fashion forward designs are perfect for the daring woman for any party worth attending. The Neo-Gatsby hair enhanced the elegance on the runway, as Philip Pelusi for Tela Beauty Organics, created updos for the show.
Pelusi began to hone his vision with Kati Stern, learning about her design process. Pelusi gets enthused through talking, sketching, magazines, and practice. “Spend a day in a magazine store,” Pelusi advises for inspiration, as he described how an elegant braid twisted in the back of the models’ head came to fruition. He starts with a dry shampoo, as models are usually coming from another runway show, and adds his new Potion product from the P2 line, which eliminates frizz. His biggest challenge? Getting all the models to match with different textures and lengths of hair. For this, he praises his team and the help of his organic beauty line.
– Ambika Makin
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