May 8, 2026
DEAR MOM: A LOVE LETTER TO THE WOMEN WHO SHAPE US
At Venus et Fleur, we've always believed that the most meaningful gifts are the ones that last. This Mother's Day, we wanted to go beyond the arrangement — to celebrate the women behind the moments, the mothers who lead with love, and the daughters who carry their legacy forward.
Dear Mom is an intimate portrait series honoring women in all their forms: founders, creators, surgeons, stylists, and the quiet forces that shape everything around them. Each story is a love letter — told with intention, captured with care.
Seema Bansal Chadha
Co-Founder. Entrepreneur. Mom to Windsor.
A Legacy of Sunita Bansal
As co-founder of Venus et Fleur, Seema has helped shape the brand into a symbol of modern luxury — redefining what floral gifting can look and feel like. But behind the business is a mother whose greatest inspiration sits at home. Her son Windsor is the heart behind it all, the reason the work means what it does.
Zanna Roberts Rassi
Co-Founder. Red Carpet Authority. Mom to Rumi & Juno.
A Legacy of Judith Mary Roberts
British-born and New York-based, Zanna has built a career at the intersection of fashion and culture — from her years at Marie Claire to co-founding Milk Makeup, to gracing the Met Gala as a style correspondent for E! News and the Today Show. At home, her fraternal twin daughters Rumi and Juno bring a different kind of magic: the kind that makes her laugh every single day.
Claudia Li Johnson
Co-Founder. Acclaimed Stylist. Daughter to Cecilia.
A Legacy of Cecilia Li
A sought-after fashion consultant and stylist, Claudia has built her career around life's most defining moments — curating looks for red carpets and co-founding VIN., a collection of vintage-inspired bags. For this campaign, she is joined by her mother, Cecilia — a tribute to the woman who first shaped her sense of style and the stories that get passed down through generations without ever being spoken aloud.
Dr. Lara Devgan
World-Renowned Surgeon. Skincare Founder. Mom to Six.
A Legacy of Dr. Manju Devgan
A renowned NYC-based plastic surgeon, skincare founder, and Chief Medical Officer of RealSelf, Dr. Devgan has built one of the most respected names in her field. Known for her natural aesthetic approach, she moves through the world with precision and grace — both in the operating room and at home on the Upper East Side, where her six children are, by her own account, her proudest achievement.
Julia Lang
Founder. Creative Force. Mom to Juma Bambi.
A Legacy of Dr. Rita Lang
Tanzanian-German creative director, entrepreneur, and mother Julia Lang brings a singular vision to everything she creates. Based in New York City, she describes motherhood as "the most powerful form of creation" — a force that reshaped her from within. For her daughter Juma Bambi, she carries a simple but powerful intention: to be an example that you can step into your light while building your wildest dreams.
Gabby Kono-Abdy
Co-Founder. Actress. Mom to Sebastian.
A Legacy of Dr. Missy Kono.
Actress, producer, and co-founder of both Little Fishy Films and VIN., Gabby has appeared in Law & Order: SVU, starred in Wish You Were Here, and is currently developing projects with Universal and Lionsgate. This year, she steps into her most meaningful role yet — new mother to Sebastian, the newest chapter in a story that is only just beginning.
