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"Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie...
...AND INSTEAD SHAKES UP THE MARKET BY DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY" ~Sir Richard Branson #BeDisruptive #RockTheBoat #BeDEFIant
The Rule Breaking, Good Trouble, Disruptors of Fashion
Welcome to the (DE-FI) Global Incubator Network Collective
Led by open, honesty, and transparency, (DE-FI) Global INC is driving economic growth, workforce development, and fusing fashion with STEM and Agriculture. (DE-FI) is where dreams take flight. We Provide the skills, support, access, opportunity, and power to build fashion careers. #WhatDoYouDEFI #FirstFlightNowFashion
What Do You (DE-FI)? From Raw Talent to Industry Standards
We Told You So: Proof That (DE-FI) Delivers
Where can you find(DE-FI) alums now? The answer is simple: everywhere. We took talent from the shadows, nurtured their potential, and launched them to heights they didn’t even know were possible.
Here’s a shortlist of where our alums have landed:
- Runways in New York, Paris, and Milan—because we don’t just dream big, we make it happen.
- Designing for global fashion powerhouses—turning their visions into collections that dominate the industry.
- Featured in major publications like Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar—because talent this undeniable can’t be ignored.
- Spearheading campaigns for top-tier brands—leaving their mark on everything from high fashion to streetwear.
- Launching their own fashion empires—proving that independence isn’t just a goal, it’s a reality.
But trust us, that's just scratching the surface. Want a more detailed list? We got you:
Started from the bottom, now we're here!
- On the runway for Versace
- In ad campaigns for Saint Jesus
- On the runway for Saral Zens
- In ad campaigns for Savage x Fenty
- Featured in Vogue
- In ad campaigns for Kohl's
- In ad campaigns for Michael Kors
- In ad campaigns for ASOS
- In ad campaigns for When Smoke Clears
- In ad campaigns for Marc Jacobs
- On the Executive Board for CFDA Connects
- Designing for Ulla Johnson
- Designing for Calvin Klein
- Featured in Women's Wear Daily
- Featured in InStyle Magazine
- Styling for Shape Magazine
- Designing for Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Edition
- Voting members of the CFDA Fashion Awards Guild
- Interning for Ross Dress for Less
- Executive at L Brands
- Named to Forbes Under 30 Fellows
- Styling at The Grammy's
- Styling at The Oscars
- Featured actors on Broadway
- Styling for HBO
- Designing for White House Black Market
- Designing for CB2
- Designing for Marchesa
- Featured actors on Hallmark
- Dancing for the Rockettes
And that's just to name a few...
Our alumni are living proof that when you work with (DE-FI), you don’t just rise, you soar. So go ahead, keep an eye out for the names we told you to remember. We said they’d change the game and they did.
This isn’t luck. It’s not coincidence. It’s (DE-FI).
Straight Facts, No Chaser: (DE-FI) Global INC is THAT Group
#TheEvolutionOfDEFI has always been unapologetic. Building on the legacy of the (DE-FI) brand’s crown jewel, the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator, we have long been recognized for our unwavering commitment to the growth and development of fashion-based talent and for fostering a viable, nurturing, independent, and self-sustaining fashion community. We don’t just grow talent—we create an ecosystem where it thrives.
It’s never business as usual for us. Every event, every program, every experience is a custom-crafted masterpiece designed to captivate, inspire, and push boundaries. At (DE-FI) Global INC, you’ll never have the same experience twice.
Our events and programming aren’t just about fashion, they’re about creating moments and connections that (DE-FI)ne careers. We don’t showcase stars we create them. We give participants, contributors, and patrons the unparalleled chance to witness tomorrow’s icons at the birth of their journey.
Follow their rise, take in the process, and when they dominate the industry, you’ll proudly have the opportunity to say, “I knew them when...” When we tell you to #RememberTheirName, believe us...write it down. Sit back, take notes, and just watch.
No other regional fashion organization can hold a candle to what (DE-FI) Global INC has built. The proof is in the success stories. Over the years, we’ve made Southwest Ohio the undeniable fashion capital for developing world-class talent across every discipline from designers, models, creators, business professionals, sewists, innovators, and more.
Others talk about success. We deliver it. That’s (DE-FI). That’s the standard. Watch closely, or get left behind.
Website Update in Progress: But Trashion Show Apps Are LIVE!
We’re currently refreshing and updating our website, including important forms and features to better serve you. Some areas may be temporarily unavailable as we work behind the scenes.
However, applications are now open for designers interested in showcasing their work in the Trashion Show during (DE-FI) Fashion Week’s Fiber Forum on September 16th in Strategic Partnership with the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub. If you're ready to turn trash into couture, submit your application by August 30.