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Dayton Fashion Week
The Fashion Incubator
#TheEvolutionOfDEFI continues with the unapologetic capstone of (DE-FI) Global INC's programming, the Dayton Fashion Week.
Building on the legacy of the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator who has long been recognized for their commitment to fostering the growth and development of fashion based talent; Dayton Fashion Week now serves as the Fashion Incubator.
A concept to completion, fashion retail, and fashion industry ready development program is highly competitive, only selects high potential applicants, and provides the tools needed to succeed and sustain growth through one-on-one education.
If you’re an aspiring or emerging fashion professional in the early startup phase that's looking for meaningful, experiential, and intentional opportunities, as well as courses, tools, and resources to grow your fashion brand, then Dayton Fashion Week's Incubator platform is for you!
We are here to help you achieve your goals, however, before you apply, you also have to understand that, like everything else in life, success in the fashion industry:
1) IS HARD WORK
2) REQUIRES LONG HOURS
3) IS NOT FUN! (Yes, it has its moments, typically after an event/project is over and you can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor, but that break is always short lived.)
4) IS NOT GLAMOROUS (Again, yes, it has its moments, but it's only about 5% of the industry.)
5) IS COMPETITIVE (Resources are limited, only the best of the best receive those resources. If you want to be the best, you'll need a competitive edge.)
6) IS SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
7) A CONSTANT LEARNING EXPERIENCE
8) WILL MAKE YOU CRY
9) WILL MAKE YOU DOUBT YOURSELF
10) IS A BUSINESS (...and a rewarding one at that.)
The Youth Fashion Designer Incubator
A Generation of (DE-FI)ance
A Generation of (DE-FI)ance Fashion is a hands-on Fashion opportunity that introduces the creative and business side of the fashion industry and gives participants real-world application opportunities and consists of two Peer Groups:
A Generation of (DE-FI)ance Jr. ages 6-11
A Generation of (DE-FI)ance Sr. ages 12-17
This peer group was developed because our biggest success stories started with us when they were about 14 or 15 years old. When we held our first kids fashion camp, the campers ranged from ages 7-17; while they got along just fine, the kids in the 7-10 range would at times burst into Barney sing-a-longs and the older kids...while they didn't say anything,we saw a need to separate the groups at certain points to keep the creative juices flowing and growing while allowing the younger kids to be kids.
Participants will have an opportunity to:
- Support Dayton Fashion Week and learn how to produce a Runway Show.
- Work with fashion designers in the Designer Incubator and learn how to spin, knit and sew.
- Learn the business of fashion, collaborate with others in the camp to learn the art of Collabetive Collabetation.
- Create their own fashion line, cast models, and produce their own fashion show.
- Engage in community outreach.
- Be empowered to use their voice using creative outlets.
By the end of the experience, participants will have an understanding of the various aspects of the fashion industry including event planning, fashion design and styling, graphic design, modeling, photography, project management, and writing. They will be empowered and equipped with the tools needed to take them to the next level.
Open to students ages 6-17, our youth incubator taps into your youth's natural desire to express themselves through clothing in a fun and stimulating environment that encourages creative visioning and self-expression. This experience will allow your child to explore the various careers that the fashion industry has to offer in 3 modules:
1) Creative for those interested in becoming fashion designers.
2) The Business of Fashion for those interested in law, marketing, journalism, business management, etc.
3) Production for those interested set design, photography, event planning, etc.
Your child will:
- Develop unique creative voices to reflect interest and needs.
- Build confidence and independence to achieve greatness.
- Develop an appreciation of inspiration behind clothing from around the world.
- Learn and develop diverse skills needed for careers in the fashion industry from design to business.
- Create their own style by designing and making their own clothes.
- Build their resume with the leadership and business skills that they will develop.
- Publish their own magazine.
- Grow, laugh, network, have fun, make our community a better place to live.
We offer 2 flexible options to participate in our Designer Talk and A Generation of (DE-FI)ance Series:
The Virtual Option includes:
- Supportive community with opportunities to serve in leadership roles within (DE-FI).
- Access to members of the Dreamforce.
- Virtual networking opportunities for team building.
- Usage rights to (DE-FI) Global INC and subsidiaries logo for marketing and promotional purposes. Monthly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Programming no less than one hour per meeting. Educational and professional development including webinars, panel discussions, and masterclasses via the CFDA Connects.
- Editorial and social media exposure via (DE-FI) Global INC's digital platform.
- NYFW Runway 360 which is CFDA branded content and digital showroom, along with opportunity for sales via virtual showroom.
- Field trips to NYFW and other regional fashion weeks (additional expenses apply)
- Introductions to other regional fashion organizations, retailers, small batch manufacturers, and production specialists.
- Participation in (DE-FI) events with an opportunity to headline Dayton Fashion Week.
- Sustainability/Supply Chain guidance and support via CFDA Connects.
- Pipeline to CFDA Membership.
- Opportunity to be mentored directly by the CFDA.
- Fee $50/month or $150/quarter per person (Do not allow financial concerns to deter you from pursuing your dreams, financial support may be available via The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund)
- If you have a team in place, contact us for a team rate.
The Hybrid Option includes everything in VIRTUAL PLUS:
- Free access to the House of (DE-FI)ance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience's monthly in-person Build-A-Brand Experience and Brain Dayton team building experience.
- Discounted skill development classes eg sewing classes, CLO design software, leadership development, etc via the House of (DE-FI)ance: A Fashion & Design Co_working Experience.
- Free admission to all guest speakers events.
- Bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Programming no less than one hour per meeting. In-Person attendance to workshops and guest speakers.
- Participation in (DE-FI) Designer Events, i.e. pop-up shops, runway shows, etc. .
- Field trips to retailers, manufacturers, production specialists, NYFW, and other regional fashion weeks (additional expenses apply)
- Fee $125/month or $375/quarter per person (Do not allow financial concerns deter you from pursuing your dreams, financial support may be available via The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund).
- If you have a team in place, contact us for a team rate.
Click Here To Complete the A Generation of (DE-FI)ance Application
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