Veneda Carter: Sculpting the Future of Style

Veneda Carter is a Los Angeles-based stylist, designer and model whose work explores bold visual storytelling. Born in Copenhagen to Polish parents, she began her career as a model before establishing herself as a multifaceted designer and stylist known for her sculptural silhouettes, textural sensitivity and genderless style.

Her global perspective — shaped by time in New York, London, Paris, and Milan — infuses her work with a layered, contemporary voice.

Veneda launched her eponymous brand in 2022 and continues to collaborate with sought-after brands, working both in front of and behind the camera. Her recent shoe collaboration with Nike was a global success. This year, she has also been featured in editorials and cover stories for Vogue France, Vogue Scandinavia, and Vogue Living Netherlands, further cementing her status as a dynamic force in modern fashion.

Some of her past projects include: her namesake jewelry and ready-to-wear line, a three collection Timberland collaboration, styling for Kim Kardashian and Yeezy as well as work with brands such as Blue Marble, Vans, Gap, Entire Studios, Fear of God, Samuel Ross, Alexander Wang and more. 

Origin & Creative Journey

You’ve worn so many creative hats - model, stylist, creative, and now brand founder. How did your journey in fashion begin?

My journey in fashion began back in Copenhagen where I grew up. Clothes were always a passion of mine mainly because of my older brother and my cousin who loved them. Once I started modeling at the age of 13 my knowledge of fashion started to expand as I was exposed to so many new designers, silhouettes and the industry.

Was there a particular moment or person who gave you that first “yes” that changed everything?

Working with Kanye and Kim Kardashian definitely changed my life and my career. I learned so much from them and they gave me a platform for my work with incredible reach and recognition. I am eternally grateful for the experiences.

Style, Influence & Process

You’re known as one of the most iconic women in the fashion industry - the ultimate cool girl - and you’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the world. Is there anything you’d like to be known for beyond that image?

I would like to be known for my authenticity, which I think can be felt in my work. I am also known for being kind, inspiring and supportive to the people I collaborate with. And beyond the fashion space, I believe I am known for being a great mother and supportive friend.

Do you ever experience creative blocks? If so, what helps you reset or find inspiration again?

Yes I do, and I find that traveling always helps. I love to see new places, experience the world outside of my own and my every day. Inspiration can come in the most unexpected places and the more you are able to experience and appreciate the more you can learn.

What’s the first thing you think about when styling a look - do you start with one key piece or element and build around it, or does it come together more intuitively?

It really depends — sometimes it’s one key piece and then I build of off that. Other times it comes together more intuitively and I really enjoy the process, challenge and playfulness each look brings.

Is there a signature detail or styling rule you always come back to - like accessories, proportion, or texture?

Proportions, textures and colour are so important to me and I think I have developed a signature language with those elements that make my work unique and identifiable.