| December 19, 2024

Annual Arizona Costume Institute ‘Holiday Luncheon’ Welcomes Christian Siriano

BY Frontdoors Media

Co-Chairs Catherine Tuton & Barbara Lytle with Christian Siriano

 Arizona Costume Institute (ACI) hosted its highly anticipated Holiday Luncheon on December 9, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore. The sold-out event welcomed over 500 guests and broke all records to support the fashion exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs at Phoenix Art Museum.

Event Co-Chairs: Catherine Tuton & Barbara Lytle

Honorary Chair: Jacquie Dorrance

Event Ambassadors: Hillary Sher, Lauri Termansen and Oscar De las salas

Presenting Sponsors: To Be Continued, Thomas Carlton Rogers II, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and Jackson Family Foundation

Centerpieces: LUX Florist

Notable Moments: Following a champagne reception, guests were seated at the garden-inspired tables for a fabulous program. Christian Siriano captivated the audience with a lively conversation with ACI supporter Christina Kazis Sayare. During the discussion, Siriano shared insights into his career journey, the challenges and triumphs of building a brand rooted in inclusivity and his perspective on fashion’s evolving role in society. The beloved Project Runway alum is known for his whimsical and show-stopping designs seen on red carpets and worn by former First Lady Michelle Obama, Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Zendaya, Cardi B and the ACI co-chairs. The incredible luxury raffle drawing ended the festivities. 

Photography courtesy of Scott Foust Studios

Ambassadors Oscar De las salas, Hillary Sher, Lauri Termansen
Catherine Tuton, Barbara Lytle, Jeremy Mikolajczak & Jacquie Dorrance
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