2024 IIDA SW Couture Program

schedule

5:30 pm

Cocktail Hour sponsored by Daltile and Mohawk

7:00 pm

Introductions

7:30 pm

Runway show presented by Sherwin Williams

8:15 pm

People’s Choice Award Voting

8:30 pm

Awards Presentation

9:00pm

Event concludes

about couture Architects & Interior Designers, as well as design students, located within the IIDA Southwest Chapter, are randomly paired with a color theme from Sherwin Williams Colormix Color Forecast 2022 and an industry manufacturer’s material and/or product. They are then challenged to create and model a fashion that is created using only those colors/ themes & materials. A panel of judges will select the winners!

The design teams spend months crafting these amazing designs, using limited materials and resources. The final designs they create (some made of such unique materials such as mosaic tile or carpet yarn), which they model in a true fashion show setting, prove for fun and exciting night.

Awards (8) Awards will be given out tonight in the following categories: Best Craftsmanship Best Prêt-à-Porter (most wearable) Haute Couture (most Fabulous) People’s Choice (voted on by audience during event) Best Manufactures Product Integration Best Styling (hair and makeup) Best Theme Interpretation Best of Show (Professional Design/Vendor Team) (GRAND PRIZE!) Best Student Team (Student Team) Best Collaboration (Manufacture and Firm) (self-nominated by teams voted by couture committee) Best Dressed Guest Representative (voted by couture committee at event) Proceeds from tonight’s event benefit:

our judges & emcee Tiffie Fermaint founder, designer, digital marketer, fidm alumni

Judge

Tiffe Fermaint is a fashion designer and entrepreneur with a rich background in the industry. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Tiffe honed her skills in design and merchandising before launching Baby Teith, a successful clothing brand blending 80s new wave, post-punk, and spooky aesthetics. Recognized for her unique vision, she was awarded *Best Fashion Designer* in the *Phoenix New Times*’ “Best of” issue in 2013. With a deep understanding of both creative and commercial fashion, Tiffe Femaint brings a wealth of expertise to the judging panel.

Angela Johnson

sustainable fashion designer fashion, illustrator consultant co-founder fabric tempe

Judge

Angela is an award-winning, fashion designer, industry innovator, disruptor, humanitarian, and consultant to hundreds of emerging fashion brands. She is best known as the CoFounder of AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC and for creating upcycled ball gowns from “thrifted” T-shirts under her eponymous fashion brand Angela Johnson Design.

Angela’s 30 years of industry and entrepreneurial experiences from LA to AZ have fueled her mission to mentor the next generation of apparel entrepreneurs as well as her vision to champion a new, innovative, tech-based, responsible, and sustainable U.S. fashion industry for the 21st Century in the state of Arizona.

Paul Fogg regional manager, andreu world

Judge

Paul Fogg is a forward-thinking, innovative leader in marketing and sales, widely recognized for his expertise in launching and managing large-scale, multi-channel products, events, and activations. With a record of success spanning top brands such as Patagonia, Two Furnish, and Andreu World, Paul brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep commitment to corporate social and environmental responsibility to every endeavor. He excels in fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams and is dedicated to educating, motivating, and inspiring both internal and external audiences. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Philanthropy for the IIDA NorCal Chapter and has previously held the role of President of the Board of Directors for the Lesbian Gay Tennis Association, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to community service and advocacy.

Sherry Engle interior designer, owner of reverie west

Judge

Sherry Engle, founder of **Reverie West**, leads an innovative team of designers who push boundaries and redefine spaces. Since 2001, she’s crafted bold, modern environments across the western U.S., from high-end residential, multi-housing and a mix of unique commercial and hospitality projects. With an edgy, forward-thinking approach, Sherry blurs the line between art and function, creating spaces that are visually striking and deeply personal. Reverie West doesn’t follow trends—they set them. Sherry’s philosophy is to break free from the conventional, dreaming big and delivering designs that exceed expectations.

Her work is all about impact, transforming spaces into unforgettable destinations with a fearless sense of style and creativity which transcends not only to built environments but to her love of fashion as well.

Andy Green

tarkett regional vice president, mountain west

Emcee

thank you!

the board 2024-2025 Chapter Board President Malyn Romero, IIDA President Elect Dani Franklin, IIDA Past President RoseAnn Linsmeyer, IIDA

event committee Couture 2024 Event Planning Committee CO-CHAIR Stephanie Cue, Industry IIDA Designtex

VP of Membership James Bailey, IIDA VP of Professional Development Sara McClung, Assoc. IIDA VP of Signature Events Derek Jayson Rusch, Industry IIDA VP of Advocacy Aileen Fabella, IIDA

CO-CHAIR Jenny Armstrong, Industry IIDA Bentley

VP of Sponsorship Heide Steele, Industry IIDA VP of Communications Gretchen Balicoco, Assoc. IIDA VP of Student Affairs Carrie Dally, Assoc. IIDA

VP OF MEMBERSHIP James Bailey, IIDA Gensler

VP of City Centers Emilia Raines, Assoc. IIDA Directors Dan Draper, Industry IIDA (Membership) Christie Devine (Professional Development) April Enzi, IIDA (Advocacy) Janene Wong-Brehmer, Assoc. IIDA (EDI and Philanthropy) Rachel Schoolman, Industry IIDA (Sponsorship) Madeline Magee, IIDA (Web) Taylor Celaya, Industry IIDA (Media) Chunyao Liu, Educator IIDA (Student Affairs) Sarah Pulling, IIDA (Albuquerque City Center) Bree Parks, Assoc. IIDA (Las Vegas) Kate Even, Industry IIDA (Phoenix) Melissa Almquist, Industry IIDA (Tucson) Jacob Bergen, Industry IIDA (Industry) Chapter Administrator: Stevie Sorensen Chapter Accountant: Gordon Yee, CPA Chapter Graphics: Allison Martin

BOARD LIAISON + Graphics and Sponsorship Alyssa Hitt, IIDA Shepley Bulfinch

event committee

thank you!

Erin Wilcox, Industry IIDA Corporate Interior Systems

TUCSON CITY CENTER DIRECTOR Melissa Almquist, Industry IIDA Plan B Southwest

Kim Valentino, Industry IIDA ELONTEC

IIDA PRESIDENT Malyn Romero Ferguson

Nathan Korkki, IIDA Ayers Saint Gross

Josie Kohlan, Industry IIDA Goodmans

about IIDA vision

Our vision is to support culture, enhance business value, solve problems, and positively impact the health and well-being of people’s lives through a greater understanding of interior design.

mission

IIDA provides meaningful resources to commercial interior designers, industry partners, educators, design students, and clients, to advance our profession and enhance personal growth and business value. IIDA strives to provide its members’ connectivity, leadership opportunities, education, experience, and trust to continuously add enrichment to the design community and to our profession through Advocacy, Community, Professional Development, and Membership.

commitment

Our Southwest Chapter and the wider IIDA community are committed to the sustained, intentional, and organized dismantling of racism in all of its forms and instances. We stand to instill meaningful change with regard to diversity, equality, and inclusivity.

IIDA southwest chapter

The Southwest Chapter of the International Interior Design Association consists of Arizona, New Mexico, and Las Vegas. With over 300 members of all levels, the Southwest Chapter continues to strive to further strengthen our existing City Centers through new programs.

Our chapter hosts many networking opportunities for professionals, industry members as well as student members. These opportunities include (to name a few): CEU (Continuing Education Unit) events, special forums, City Center Events and our (4) main Chapter Events:

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Connect4 - a biennial Chapter-wide “Build Day” in which each City Center will have a philanthropic “build day” weekend where we use our expertise, creativity, resources and volunteer labor to re-design a pre-chosen space that benefits a local community organization.

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Couture – a biennial fun-spirited philanthropic

fundraiser showcasing the amazing creativity of the members of our Chapter while they utilize unique products/materials to create fashions fit for the runway!

Design Awards - a celebratory night showcasing the “Professional Recognition of Interior Design Excellence” of our Chapter’s members.

UnVeiled - showcasing new & unique products and industry trends, while offering a fun networking event for all.

By participating and attending these events, our members are developing and strengthening our local core of professionals in the Interior Design Industry.

membership

IIDA offers Members strong networking and tangible benefits for education, inspiration and professional development. Membership in IIDA provides access to resources that can help you get ahead in your career. Benefits include subscriptions to leading magazines, tuition reimbursement opportunities, the chance to reach Forum colleagues around the world, as well as reduced fees for exciting Chapter initiatives and events. We work with you, and for you, to shape your future in design. Whether you are a student, a project manager, an entrepreneur, or a retired designer, IIDA has a membership level and privileges for you!

Not currently a member? Want more information?

Contact our VP of Membership: James Bailey, IIDA iidasw.membership@gmail.com

partnership

The success of IIDA is built from the contributions of its members and partners in the design community. Through the support of our industry partners, we are able to provide our members with programs essential to maintaining our industry standards. Our Chapter is proud to be considered a stronghold in the Southwest.

It is important to maintain our strength in the design community, and commitment to our valued partners.

Not a Annual Patron yet?

Contact our VP of Sponsorship: Heidi Steele, Assoc. IIDA iiidasw.sponsorship@gmail.com Visit IIDA’s Southwest Chapter website at www.iidasw.org Visit IIDA’s Headquarters website at www.iida.org “Like” us on Instagram! (@iidasw)

about Connect4

annual patrons TITANIUM Level

Airpark Signs & Graphics PLATINUM Level GOLD Level

Connect4 is a biennial event for the IIDA Southwest Chapter. This event occurs on the odd numbered years (opposite of our Couture Event). We are proud to say some of our proceeds from tonight’s event will be used to fund Connect4 2023.

Sherwin Williams CIS SILVER Level

Elontec Atmosphere Crane Reps

This philanthropic event promises to make a huge difference in our community and in communities across the Southwest. This event is a planned event which will occur in all four of our Chapter’s City Centers: Albuquerque + Las Vegas + Phoenix + Tucson

COBALT Level

Phoenix Design One Cawley Architects Shepley Bulfinch

coming together in the spirit of the 4C’s: Collaboration + Community + Compassion + Creativity The culmination of this event is a “Build Day” in which, each City Center has a philanthropic “build day” weekend where we use our expertise, creativity, resources and volunteer labor to re-design a pre-chosen space that benefits a local community organization.

You can become involved in a variety of ways!

• Volunteer your time or expertise on the actual Build Day • Get involved in one of the event planning committees in your nearest City Center.

• Donate to an individual City Center or the event as a whole.

• Donate in-kind materials such as paint, carpet, resilient flooring, furniture, lighting, audio-visual materials, etc.

Infinium

BRONZE Level

Stonesource Forward Tilt COPPER Level Vari Southwest Terrazzo Association RC Lurie

thank you!

event sponsors Title Sponsor

Preparty

Cocktail

Runway

Hair and Makeup

Valet

AV

Sponsor

thank you!

a special thanks

teams & vendors Thank you for your participation in tonight’s event!

Couture would not be possible without the amazing talent & generosity of our teams. (in order of appearance):

STUDENT MATERIALS Thank you to the of the manufacturers/suppliers for generously providing the student teams with materials!

Design Teams: DFDG Rollout, Interface GENSLER Koroseal, Spinneybeck IDEATION DESIGN GROUP MDC, Tile Bar GOODMANS MillerKnoll, Gieger FORWARD TILT Andreu World, Momentum TRANSACT C Samelson/Coral Fabrics, OFS(Full Circle) ELTONTEC Brentano, Snow Sound Student Team NAU at SCC DBSI Tarkett ,KI ARCHITEKTON Shaw, Haworth Student Team ASU AYERS SAINT GROSS Atmosphere, Steelcase RSP BuzziSpace, Mohawk CIS Bernhardt Textiles, Weld House SHEPLEY BULFINCH Maharam, Turf CAWLEY Loop, Perspective SW Student Team ASU CREATIVE INTERIORS Versteel, Luum PHOENIX DESIGN ONE (PDO) Wolf Gordon, 3form PDI (PINNACLE) AHF Contract/Armstrong, Arc|Com DLR GROUP Roppe, CF Stinson CORGAN Bentley Mills, Designtex

Carnelian Hair & Makeup

Turning reality upside down in the dreamlike state of the subconscious.

Vendor Materials

Team Color

Inspiration

Tricorn Black

" Eclipsed Realities" challenges beauty norms

through surrealist fashion. Black and metallic silver designs feature exaggerated silhouettes, transforming everyday wear into bold artistic statements. This collection invites wearers to redefine beauty and embrace their unique selves.

MATERIALS

TRICORN BLACK

INSPIRATION

Gale Force

SHERWIN WILLIAMS GALE FORCE

A RARE ENCRUSTED CRUSTACEAN RISES FROM THE GLISTENING DEPTHS OF THE SEA, WHERE AQUATIC OPULENCE MEETS BLUE AND GOLD MAJESTY. UNVEILING A MASTERPIECE OF OCEANIC BRILLIANCE AND SPLENDOR.

Light French Grey

Sashay Sand

Soft Apricot

Soft Apricot The Tempest A duality of grace & intensity. The shift from calm to chaos.

Ravishing Coral

Rejuvenate Ember Wren: Keeper of the Lost Forest

We present the Dystopian Wilderness Girl, a captivating figure that embodies the surreal clash of vibrant nature and dystopian decay.

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Habanero Chile

Wild Currant

Fireweed

“tugging at your heartstrings” a surrealistic approach to the anatomy of the human heart

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Dragon Fruit

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Color

The Persistence of Memory -Salvador Dali

Artist-inspired.

Melted lines blur illusion with reality.

Exaggerated scale.

Feminine mystery.

Very Berri SENTIENT SIREN WOMAN OR MACHINE THE ART BEHIND THE INTELLIGENCE BLOWN YARN BOLERO BUZZI FELT COLLAR

ARTICULATED HAND

WELD ROD CORSET

BUSTLE CAGE

STRUCTURED SKIRT WOVEN BUZZI LACES

LILAC

"Absolute Reality, a Surreality" This dress embodies Kara’s visionary journey at CIS, where the boundaries between imagination and reality blur. It reflects her transformation from aspiration to leadership, symbolizing her rebirth with bold energy and a forward-looking vision. The fabric’s cotton candy hues, inspired by the ethereal tones of an Arizona sunset, infuse warmth and whimsy. Architectural metal cutouts and sleek lines echo the iconic CIS structure, merging timeless design with futuristic innovation. The result is a striking balance of transformation and modern elegance, seamlessly translating the spirit of CIS into wearable art.

INDIGO

Georgian Bay

Fire emerging through the deep blue waters of the sea, transforms new given wings and surface of life.

Smoky Azurite

TEAM COLOR

VENDOR TILES

REFERENCE CONCEPT

VENDOR FABRIC

ASU

Graceful and surreal, featuring an octopus-inspired neck-piece with floating tentacles and a cage skirt of woven yarn bars, evoking an underwater dream that blends fantasy with wearable art.

Jacaranda Versteel Poly Shell Metal

Sherwin Williams Jacaranda

Luu m Textiles

In a dreamlike state, she emerges from the sea...

Aquastone CELEBRATING THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN DISCIPLINES AND PUSHING BOUNDARIES TO CRAFT A WEARABLE MASTERPIECE THAT IS A MESMERIZING FUSION OF NATURE AND HIGH FASHION TO CREATE A BLEND OF ARCHITECTURAL SOPHISTICATION AND FANTASY THAT REDEFINES LUXURY AND CREATIVITY IN FASHION

Billiard Green

SHERWIN WILLIAMS BILLIARD GREEN

Leapfrog

TREE NYMPH otherworldly

31 SW 64rog f p Lea

Honeydew

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