(DE-FI) Global INC connects fashion designers and models in Dayton, Cincinnati, and across the Midwest with real industry career advancement opportunities. Forget pay-to-play shows and empty titles, we offer hands-on training, professional development, and direct access to the fashion world. From runway to retail, we prepare talent for sustainable careers with the skills, visibility, and network needed to succeed locally, nationally, and internationally.
Whether you’re behind the seams or on the scene, (DE-FI) Global INC is your platform to break into the fashion industry with intention, strategy, and impact.
For Aspiring & Emerging Designers
Join the (DE-FI) Designer Incubator to sharpen your skills, build your collection, and prepare for long-term success in fashion, on and off the runway. No experience required. If you bring the passion, commitment, and willingness to learn, we bring the infrastructure to help you thrive.
What We Offer Designers:
- Portfolio Development & Collection Planning
- Product Development & Small Batch Manufacturing
- Supply Chain & Sourcing Support
- Business Planning & Brand Development
- Marketing & Media Exposure
- Retail Placement Opportunities
To Showcase at Dayton Fashion Week or Fashion Week of Cincinnati, Designers Must:
- Have a collection in production OR
- Have a support system in place (pattern makers, seamstresses, etc.) OR
- Have a professional process to accept and fulfill orders
Eligible Collection Categories:
- Ready-to-Wear (Streetwear, Business, Casual, Daywear, Eveningwear)
- Haute Couture, Avant-Garde, Resort/Cruise
- Menswear, Gender-Neutral, Sustainable Fashion
- Wearable Tech
From concept to completion, we support your journey every step of the way. Learn more about our Designer Incubator HERE.
For Aspiring & Working Models
The (DE-FI) Model Incubator is re(DE-FI)ning what it means to be a model. We focus on developing well-rounded, business-minded talent with real career longevity, not just runway appearances.
We cultivate professionals, not just pretty faces.
What Our Model Incubator Offers:
- Business and brand development support
- Industry insight and career mapping
- Paid editorial, commercial, and campaign opportunities
- Access to agency-free professional bookings
- Media exposure and networking connections
- Skill-building in negotiation, communication, and professionalism
- Portfolio-building opportunities with industry-level photographers
Our incubator has helped models land features in major campaigns, editorials, and national publications. From grassroots to global, we prioritize meaningful, sustainable careers. Learn more about our Model Incubator HERE.
