A Star Is Born

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The Inspiration Board — An ode to the beauty of contrasts.

Inspired by the power of nature after dark and the age-old art of illuminating darkness with gold, this corset brings together the opulence of metallic jacquard and the delicacy of French lace. Organic, asymmetrical golden reliefs embrace the silhouette, culminating in a sculptural volume at the hip. An unrepeatable jewel of couture, destined for the archive.

Renatta Pruneda comparing fabric samples with the A Star Is Born jacket sketch and technical drawings in her atelier.

Inspiration

Where the vision begins

My vision for A Star Is Born began with contrasts: dark tailoring, luminous gold accents, and an unexpected interplay of textures. In my atelier, I bring sketches, technical drawings, and fabric samples together to explore the jacket’s asymmetrical silhouette, contrasting panels, and sculptural details. Each choice connects the original idea to the piece it will become.

Editorial scene of Renatta shaping a muslin toile to explore the jacket’s proportions and asymmetrical lines.

Form & Expression

A Vision Beyond Convention

Sculptural volume and expressive lines explore the balance between order and freedom.

Creative Direction

The Beauty of Contrast

For A Star Is Born, I explore the dialogue between dark tailoring and luminous gold accents. Contrasting panels, an asymmetrical silhouette, and sculptural embellishments bring tension and harmony to the jacket, allowing each detail to stand out without losing the unity of the whole.

One Stitch at a Time

From Vision to Creation

In this atelier close-up, I embroider sequins and bugle beads, building the decorative details one stitch at a time. Each placement brings texture, depth, and light to the jacket. Watch the star embroidery take shape through footage of my hands at work and a sequence illustrating its progression, from the first details to the richly embellished design.

From Acrylic to Gold

An ode to the beauty of contrasts.

Inspired by the irregular shapes of gold nuggets found in nature, I shape acrylic into stone-like forms in different sizes, creating each decorative piece individually. Once dry, I apply gold leaf, then gently brush away the excess to reveal the gilded surface and its organic texture. Watch the video to discover how these sculptural accents take shape in my atelier.

The Art of Handcraft

I shape the decorative details with a black acrylic gun, then carefully apply gold leaf with a brush, guiding it onto the textured surface. With a soft-bristled brush, I gently remove the excess, revealing the contrast between the black sculptural forms and the luminous gold finish. Watch the video to discover how I bring these sculptural details to life, from black acrylic to the final touch of gold leaf.

Inside the Atelier

From Vision to Creation

An exploration of asymmetrical tailoring, contrasting textures and intricate surface detail. These atelier scenes evoke the creative world of A Star Is Born, from shaping the silhouette to the finishing touches.

Editorial scene of Renatta shaping a cotton muslin corset toile on a dress form.

Shape & Structure

Shaping the Silhouette

A study in unbleached muslin explores the jacket’s proportions, lapels and asymmetrical lines before the final fabrics and embellishments enter the composition.

Hands arranging gold-toned strands over black lace.

Surface & Detail

Bringing the Surface to Life

Gold-toned lines meet black lace, building a layered composition of texture, contrast and movement.

Dominate

Made for the Spotlight

Discover A Star Is Born in motion. Light reveals the jacket’s layered textures, gold-toned accents, and embroidered details, bringing a new perspective to its sculptural silhouette. Watch the video to explore the piece beyond the still image.

Conceptual concert styling featuring the A Star Is Born couture jacket.

The art of presence

One jacket, different expressions. A Star Is Born moves between imagined red-carpet moments, the energy of the stage, and the freedom of editorial styling. Its asymmetrical silhouette and intricate details create a presence of their own.

Editorial scene of Renatta adjusting details on the A Star Is Born jacket displayed on a dress form.

The Final Touches

Before the Spotlight

Before A Star Is Born steps into the spotlight, my team and I review the finished jacket in the atelier, checking the embroidery, sculptural embellishments, and final details.

A Star Is Born presentado en el atelier con bocetos, patrones y telas

Details & Expression

Sculptural Accents

Sculptural shoulder details, gold-toned embellishments, and intricate embroidery give A Star Is Born its distinctive character, bringing texture and movement to the tailored silhouette.