We are honored to have Stephanie Kantis as our jewelry sponsor for ACT III for the DIFFA Dallas fashion show. Remember, this black tie event is going to be filled with Dallas’ elite and it’s taking place on Saturday, March 7th at the Omni Dallas Hotel. For more information about this gala then click here.
- What made you start this collection?
After starting my own interior and furniture design business directly after college and focusing on building my company for nearly two decades, I felt the need to take a hiatus to refresh my creative energy.“So my husband and I, and our two fat cats move to this tiny town in the hills for three months, and we end up living there almost two years! I start taking this sculpture class. Working in bronze fascinated me, but everyone was making these big things and I’m making these small things. Finally my professor said perhaps I should take a jewelry making class. Coming back to Dallas, I was always wearing my small sculptures. Then one day, a longtime client of mine comes into the store and right away I begin to sell her a sofa that I knew would be perfect in her home. Totally ignoring me, she keeps asking me about the jewelry I’m wearing, and I just kept selling that couch. Finally she said, ‘Stephanie, how much is that sofa and I replied $3,800.’ She said, ‘I’ll take all the jewelry you have on for $3,800.’ So I knew it was time to start a new venture!”Within only a year, the Stephanie Kantis Jewelry Collection made a fast name for itself, becoming available in Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores across the country. Specialty luxury and resort boutiques throughout the United States also carry the collection.2.What is the inspiration by this collection?
The Spring 2015 collection was inspired by the free-spirit energy of the 70’s era. It embraces an elevated and romantic sophistication of the bohemian aesthetic.3. Is your collection meant for those who really love gold?
Yes!. . . . .and No. Gold is always classic and elegant. However, I have launched the “Stephanie Kantis White Collection,” which is the majority of my core styles now available in silver.4. We loved seeing your pieces at the Victoria Secret Fashion? Why did they choose those specific pieces?
The wonderfully talented head stylist for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is a great enthusiast of the collection and she contacted us to request the pieces. They wanted their show-opener “Gilded Angels” to be empowering, glamorous and luxuriously bold in gold so Stephanie Kantis double Goddess Cuffs, multiple bangles & earrings were the picks!5. What made you want to be involved for DIFFA?
I am very honored to be involved with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. It is a truly significant organization supporting such vital work in the community. My design roots are in Dallas where I lived for nearly two decades and this is a city that is very important to me. Many congratulations on 25 years of the House of DIFFA event!6. Finally, what should our fans expect this to see from you this year?
More sleek and modern looks. Trends of mixing metals in silver and gold. Long and lean chains adorned with colorful stones and new pendants.
