Cosmo Couture 2024
2024 marked the 13th biennial Cosmo Couture event, and we had an absolute blast witnessing the incredible, out-of-this-world creations from all our talented teams.
This signature event fosters a direct collaboration between local Architecture + Interior Design firms and their manufacturing partners in the Washington, DC area to create garments reflecting a given theme. The garments are judged during a runway show, and awards are given to design teams in different categories. The theme for 2024 was Out of this World.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this unique and highly anticipated event! Check out this year's winners below, and stay up to date on social media at CosmoCoutureDC. We can't wait to see you all again in 2026!
Photos captured by Soshel Mag Photography.
WINNERS
Cosmo Couture 2024
Best Sketch
Intec + Interface
Best Interpretation of Theme
Studios + Turf
Golden Needle
HOK + rand* + Mcgrory Glass
Creative Use of Materials
HCM + Mosaic Tile
Red Carpet Ready
Ayers Saint Gross + Luum
Show Stopper
ASD|SKY + Diode LED
Haute Couture
LEO A DALY + Mecho
TEAM SKETCHES
Cosmo Couture 2024
JUDGES
Cosmo Couture 2024
Daylen Rivera
Daylen Rivera is an internationally recognized wedding planner and designer, renowned for creating luxury weddings worldwide. With over a decade of experience, his creative approach is rooted in storytelling and design, crafting bespoke events that evoke emotion and leave lasting impressions. Daylen's ability to transform spaces and experiences has made him a highly sought-after expert in the wedding industry, known for his meticulous attention to detail and personalized touch. His work spans from intimate gatherings to grand, large-scale celebrations, all with the same dedication to creating unforgettable moments. Daylen’s influence in the wedding world continues to grow as he designs one-of-a-kind celebrations that reflect each couple’s unique story and vision.
Erika Krachkowski
My name is Erika, and I am a Fashion Stylist in the Washington DC area. Aside from working with my personal clientele base, I am also a member of Anthropologie's styling team, in which I host elevated appointments, workshops, and trainings in order to elevate Anthropologie in the retail styling industry. I joined the company many years ago as a Display Artist, where I designed large-scale installations using everyday materials such as wood, glass, metals, and an assortment of paints and fabrics. I am thrilled to be part of this experience as someone who has a passion for both fashion, and the arts.
Deontre Hancock
Deontre Hancock, a Washington DC native, is a renowned fashion designer with over 14 years of experience in the industry. Best known for his iconic puffer jackets, Deontre gained international recognition after appearing on Netflix’s "Next in Fashion" Season 2, where his innovative designs caught the attention of fashion icons like Donatella Versace. A self-taught designer who later honed his skills at the Academy of Art University, Deontre’s work has become a fixture at fashion shows, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Passionate about education, he runs sewing workshops to mentor aspiring designers, empowering them to launch their own brands and leaving a lasting impact on the next generation of fashion talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have a new venue! We will be at the National Building Museum in the heart of Washington, DC. Once registered, please review the welcome packet for more details on the space.
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A Fashion Team is a collaboration between 1 design firm, 1 material/manufacturer sponsor, and potentially 1 non-material fashion sponsor. This team will create a garment for a model to walk in the Cosmo Couture fashion show. Both a Single Sponsor Team and Double Sponsor Team are available this year.
A Double Sponsor Team is a fashion team with two sponsors – one material sponsor and one non-material sponsor. A material sponsor is your typical manufacturer of any built environment good. A non-material sponsor could be a furniture dealer, real estate firm (PMs/brokers), general contractor, or other consultants like AV or MEPs. This team type was created to be more inclusive of our industry friends who provide a service and not a product; it also helps with cost sharing between sponsors! Having more than two sponsors is not allowed. This double team type is optional, as we still have our classic, Single Sponsor Fashion Teams available.
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National Building Museum
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Enter through the G St NW or F St NW doors. The G St NW is an accessible entrance.
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Dress code is cocktail attire with a nod to our theme, Out of this World!
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Best Sketch
Best Interpretation of Theme
Golden Needle - exceptional craftsmanship, immaculate tailoring, flawless fit
Creative Use of Materials - uniquely utilizes the materials in the most visibly interesting way, bespoke and intricate application
Red Carpet Ready - ready to wear, desirable and formal event-worthy garment, think "would you wear it to the Met Gala"
Show Stopper - Je ne sais quoi! Exceptionally inspiring or moving, wild card, evokes a whole mood
Haute Couture - best all around, impeccable high end fashion design, this winner has the ability to also win within another category
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We highly recommend taking the metro or rideshare because there is no parking on site at the National Building Museum. Judiciary Square metro station is directly across the street from the F St NW entrance.
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Unfortunately, there is no public parking at the National Building Museum.
Paid street parking is available. Check out parking garages nearby:
Penn Quarter iParkit - 616 E St NW (24 hours)
Colonial - 425 8th St NW (closes at midnight)
Colonial - 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (closes at 10pm)
Square 456 Parking Garage (closes at 11pm)
Colonial Parking - 732 6th St NW (open 24 hours per google)
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Yes! Each team will receive free tickets to the show with their registration, and models will be free as well. For Single-Sponsor teams, six (6) event tickets will be provided. For Double-Sponsor teams, seven (7) event tickets will be provided. You can split tickets however you want amongst your team. These tickets will be general admission.