Kari J. Larsen

Fine Artist & Designer of OSTARI COUTURE

Fort Wayne, IN- USA

Specializes in fine art creations such as animal/seascape and portrait painting, printmaking, creating custom/ wearable art & garment alterations.

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Fort Wayne, IN,
United States

Bridal Gowns

Wedding bells are ringing and so are our bridal styles. Kari Couture & Co works with Brides /Grooms & Wedding Parties to help make your wedding an unforgettable event <3

WEDDING BLISS <3

If interested in having your own custom designed wedding gown please feel free to message me and I’ll be happy to design for you!

Happy Wedding/ Elopement Planning<3

Bridal Transformation 2023

Modern Beachy bride

Earlier in March, I participated in a local design competition hosted by From this Day Forward. I received a gently used 80’s wedding gown and transformed her into a modern beachy bride. Contestants could create anything they wanted I love weddings and all things bridal, so I took it upon myself to breathe new life into this beautifully dated gown and still retain almost all of the original exterior fabric.

First things first, set her up and worked my magic! The puffy sleeves and giant bow had to go! lol. All in all I had a great time gained inspiration for my own dress and received 3rd place in the Professional category :)

if any brides are interested in having your mother’s, grandmother’s, or aunt’s gown re-designed I’d love to work my magic for you!

 

Bohemian Beauty 2022

This is the very essence of my dear friend Courtney’s style, Boho Chic & Billowy

I’m so thankful for all of the wonderful years of friendship Courtney and I have near and abroad <3

When she asked me to construct her gown with natural materials, I was over the moon happy to help grant her wish. Designing for fellow artists is something I really enjoy! Custom wearable art is so personal and intimate, and this dress is straight out of the fae world. One spectator commented that She looked like an Elven Queen in her wedding gown alongside her husband.

Simply magical<3

Courtney’s dress is constructed with natural cotton fibers, hand sewn buttons, loops, a sweet tie back & pockets to store essentials!

I also love that she wanted her dress to be versatile~ in that she can wear it multiple times for any given occasion.

 

Re-Fashioned 1920’s WEdding Gown

I’m so honored to have been able to create & design my first Wedding Gown, for my lovely friend who married her best friend, love, and now husband <3

I live to create & designing is my passion through making wearable art.

Thank you Melanie for entrusting me to create your wedding gown and support my design profession. You are an Angel and I am extremely thankful for our sisterhood and friendship!

Your wedding day has come and gone but our friendship will live forever long<3

Congratulations to the Happy Couple!!

It was a magical day and she looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

January 2021 WEdding Gown for Melanie <3

Melanie’s gown is a re-fashioned 1920’s wedding dress. I utilized only the lace for the bottom half of the dress, hand stitched & appliqued embroidered fabric to the surface. The liner mimics diamond shape cut silhouettes- much like the backside of the dress with chevron designs.

 

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