IIDA Southwest Struts Down the Runway for Couture 2009
This year's color palette was chosen from Ultron's 2009 Color Forecast.
Laurel Petriello -- Interior Design, 2/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
Photo by Ben Quillinan/bqphotography.
On Thursday, February 12, the Southwest Chapter of IIDA hosted the 2nd annual Couture 2009, an outside-the-box evening of interior design and runway fashion. More than 30 local design firms competed to place in one of six categories, each showcasing original fashions designed and produced by the firms. Increasing the competition’s level of difficulty, all entered garments were required to be comprised entirely of interior design materials and finishes including carpeting, wall covering, tile, textiles, and more.
Participating design firms were randomly paired with an interior design-related manufacturer/vendor, as well as a specific color, to incorporate into their respective garments. This year, colors were chosen from Ultron’s 2009 Color Forecast. Four student teams from surrounding colleges joined their professional peers in the competition, their garments introducing each of the four Ultron color categories: Air, Earth, Water, and Fire.
Photos by Ben Quillinan/bqphotography.
The sophomore event, which attracted over 600 guests, took place at the Phoenix Art Museum—designed and renovated by Tod Williams/Billie Tsien & Associates—beneath “Mohl ip,” a large light installation by renowned “sculptor of light” James Turrell. Providing an interactive backdrop for the runway show, the installation comprised a glowing light box that continually rotated hue. Proceeds from the event benefited The Wellness Community, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support and education for those living with cancer.
See the six winning garments below.
All imagesby Ben Quillinan/bqphotography.
Best of Show
Design Firm: Studio V Interior Design
Design Team: Melissa Muth, Shanda Siekert-Logue, Katherine Pullen, Michelle Logan
Manufacturer: Herman Miller, rep: Marissa Matusow
Ultron Color: Lichen (Dark Pink/Purple)
Best Haute Couture (most fabulous)
Design Firm: Dick & Fritsche Design Group (DFDG)
Design Team: Luisa Carr, Becky Tomasek, Mindy Mattson, Tina Nealis
Manufacturer: Architex, rep: Kendra Geyer
Ultron Color: Indigo (Dark Blue)
Best Pret a Porter (most wearable)
Design Firm: RNL Design
Design Team: Courtney Armstrong, Stacey Kranz, Sabrina Russo
Manufacturer: Lees Carpets, rep: Lindsey Zastrow
Ultron Color: Mist (Grey)
Best Craftmanship
Design Firm: SE Design
Design Team: Sherry Engle, Kim Otto, Annedria Henderson, Jeanine Sipple Dougherty
Manufacturer: Knoll Textiles, rep: Karen Polsky
Ultron Color: Osage (Bright Red)
Best Integration of Finish and Fashion
Design Firm: Exclaim Design
Design Team: Jeffrey Rausch, Haley Balzano, Tiffany Miller, Liz Blood
Manufacturer: Bentley Prince Street, rep: Tony Enjem
Ultron Color: Brazilwood (Light Pink/Coral)
Honorable Mention
Design Firm: Loewen Design Group
Design Team: Jen Starkweather, Kaori Morie, Anna Dankowski, Fabby Fuentes
Manufacturer: Pacificrest, rep: Kathleen Kordecki
Ultron Color: Basil (Green)
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