First Fridays Rack Drop Review: Designers Meet Buyers for Retail Placement & Press August 7, 2026.

Fashion Week of Cincinnati™ and Dayton Fashion Week™ return in 2027!

At (DE-FI), designers do not just show; they build. From concept to collection, participants engage in the full Fashion Week process, developing their work, documenting their journey, and meeting material accountability and sustainability expectations while contributing to a growing fashion ecosystem across Dayton and Cincinnati.

This work connects design, workforce development, agriculture, and STEM to support what it truly takes to build and sustain a brand.

Request your invitation to be considered by July 13th, 2026.