IIDA Fusion 2011

The Northland Chapter of IIDA – International Interior Design Association – hosted its 11th annual Fusion+Fashion Event at The Varsity Theater on November 4th, 2011, featuring yet another creative explosion of runway fashion. The action-packed benefit proudly supported the local Minneapolis charity, People Serving People. Local designers squared up in a Project Runway style fashion show creating garments out of non-traditional materials.

Mohagen/Hansen was one of many firms to participate in the event. Two dresses were created, showing both an elaborate couture gown and a simplified ready‐to‐wear dress. The dresses are made of meticulously folded iridescent wallpaper, generously donated by Carnegie, called 'Pizazz'. The light beautifully played off of this material, giving the garments just that ‐ 'Pizazz' – which was carefully considered when designing these pieces. The dresses were developed by Mohagen/Hansen interior designers Sue Welk Kimal, Catherine Sweetman, Lindsey Miller, Nancy Binger and Lyn Berglund. Sue Welk Kimal and Nancy Binger modeled their creations during the runway show.