IIDA Ne FASHION SHOW 2015
The International Interior Design Association of New England (IIDA NE) Fashion Show showcases the collaboration between design firms, schools and their vendors creating a themed wearable fashion made from materials and finishes we use everyday in Interior Design. With over 1200 attendees, it has become a charitable fund raising event. The IIDA NE Board of Directors have used a portion of the proceeds from the show to fund educational initiatives and to specifically institute a scholarship award to Interior Design degree candidates.
THEME:
SENSEation
Judging:
Best Interpretation of Theme, Best Use of Materials, and Best Red Carpet Look. From the three, the highest cumulative score determined the Best School Entry within the school category. The theme that year was SENSEation and each entry was required to included a minimum of one red carpet look.
OUR CONCEPT:
Our concept was Life and how at some point we experience some kind of pain in our lives; the most difficult sensation. We took this negative sensation and turned it into a positive sensation; giving us happiness. But with out acceptance you can not have one without the other; our neutral sensation. These dress designs were based on Life’s major sensations; pain, acceptance and happiness.
Pain, Acceptance and Happiness Design Sketches
Photos by Michael Mucciaccio:
IIDA Fashion Show Blurb:
Throughout life, endless emotional obstacles confront us. Our struggle lies in whether or not we accept these personal challenges and can overcome the darkest of times. For if we choose to accept, we can often find happiness – one of our most exhilarating sensations.
iIda fashion show graphic presentation:
Josh Separzadeh "Black Balloons" photo
video of our entry:
Photos by Kim Neal:
BEST SCHOOL ENTRY I WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
2015 was the first year Wentworth took home the Best School Entry award and this couldn't have been possible without the entire team. Given the opportunity to run the fashion show and co-lead a team of eleven alongside Alexandra Pensabene was a great learning experience. The team consisted of Alexa Delisle, Autumn Thompson, Dominique Sautier, Gabriella DiRino, Jenna Minto, Kailey Domit, Paige Vaadi, Rebecca Leanos, and Sheena Dignean.
Thank you to our faculty and the extra hands that helped us pull this together; Jennifer Sarabia, Lynette Panarelli, Sean Stewart, Traci Disalvatore, Kimberly Ritchie, Amanda Kofidis and Michael Mucciaccio.
Last but not least, a big thank you to our sponsors; Interface, The Martin Group and Stone Source!
Models: Eleftheria Konstantinidis, Jenna Minto and Gabriella DiRino