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Ways to Get Involved in the Fashion Experience

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One of the best things to know about (DE-FI) is that we ALWAYS have something going on and many more ways for you to get involved.  Below you will find details and information about how to get involved with various experiential and signature opportunities. Click on one of the links below to be directed to the respective details: 


A Generation of (DE-FI)ance Jr. Applications Open July 14, 2024 and close October 12th, 2024.

The Associate Incubator (Open to  photographers, models, business professionals, makeup artists, pattern makers, stylists,illustrators, videographers, fashion show  producers, writers, sewists, tailors,bespoke, textile makers, and more.) Applications accepted year round

Boutique Support Program Applications accepted year round

Build-A Brand Experience Featured Speaker Applications accepted year round

Buyers Applications accepted year round

Dayton Threads Applications accepted year round

(DE-FI) Models Agency Submission Applications accepted year round

Host Your Own Event during Dayton Fashion Week or Fashion Week of Cincinnati Applications Open September 4, 2024 

Interactive Vendors Applications Open March 31st, 2024

Invitation Request  Applications accepted year round

Join the Team Applications accepted year round

Judging Panel Applications accepted year round

Media Pass Applications Open March 31st, 2024

Model for a Signature Experience Applications are accepted year round

Perform at the 937 Street Style Festival Applications Open September 4th, 2024

Product Tester for Incubator Designers Applications Open July 14th, 2024

Sewing Team Application accepted year round

Speakers  Applications accepted year round

Style Boss Honorees Nominations (Nominations Open March 31st, 2024 and close June 29th, 2024)

Teach Sewing Applications accepted year round

The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund Board of Directors

The Fashion Incubators Applications Open July 14th, 2024 and close October 12th, 2024.

The 937 Street Style Festival Applications March 31st, 2024

Volunteer for Runway Experiences Applications Open September 4th, 2024 

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Build-A-Brand Experience Speaker

The Build-A-Brand Experience is back and we are looking for speakers to help our talent and fashion based businesses Reverse Engineer their brands. No fashion experience is needed to lead this signature series..business is business regardless of the discipline. We are looking for speakers that specialize in business law, internal culture, branding, training, quality control, logistics, profitability/price points, customer service/support, work/life balance, human resources, expansions, partnerships, acquisitions, communication, and more!

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Interactive and Immersive Vendor Experience Application

Let's face it, vendor events are boring. This is (DE-FI) baby and one thing we aren't, is boring! Welcome to our vendors application! A celebration of all things interactive, innovative, and handmade! Our Signature Experiences bring people together to celebrate innovation, spark creativity, share skills, and build bridges to connect people to the future of fashion and all things creative. And that exactly why we only accept immersive and hands-on vendors via a juried process. Here are a few things we look for when reviewing applications: Products that use high quality materials; photography is professional and clean; handmade, original design, or thoughtfully curated; consistent branding; unique products and creative designs; having a growth mindset; activities that engage the audience by providing a full hands-on experience.

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Boutique Support System

Our Boutique Support System is a network of local and national boutiques supporting aspiring and emerging fashion designers get their brands in different markets. This opportunity includes exclusive marketing benefit, inside access to partnership opportunities, access to the best up and coming designers, and reserved seating for Dayton Fashion Week: Signature Experience and Fashion Week of Cincinnati.

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Buyers

As Retail Buyer attending one of our fashion experiences or scouting the work of designers in our incubator, you will have exclusive access to all brands showcasing during this week long event. Not only will you find the newest emerging designers and best independent designers on our runways, they will also be retail ready!

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The Associate Incubator Member Application

One of our goals is to ensure that aspiring and emerging talent who are genuinely interested in seeking a career in fashion are connected to like-minded individuals. Dayton Fashion Week's Designer Incubator and The Cincinnati Fashion Incubator are not just for designers, they're also for photographers, models, business professionals, makeup artists, pattern makers, stylists, illustrators, videographers, fashion show producers, writers, sewists, tailors, bespoke, textile makers, and more.

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Invitation Request

It's imperative that we are very intentional with our audience and the attendees. Our goal is to ensure that aspiring and emerging talent who are genuinely interested in seeking a career in fashion are not lost amongst those who attend fashion events for simply for entertainment. We have adopted an invite-only format for the majority of our experiences this season, tickets will only be available for purchase to those individuals who are invited.

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Dayton Threads Designer Application

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(DE-FI) Models Agency Submission

We currently only accepting online submissions and are currently scouting models ages 14 and up.Professional images are not needed and can be taken with a cellphone. You should appear as natural as possible in your image submissions meaning a clean face with absolutely no makeup, hair pulled back, and wearing a form fitting outfit. Please note you should never pay to attend a casting, never share photos in the nude or in lingerie. (DE-FI) models ONLY correspond via email domains that end with defiglobalinc.com. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to be a representative of (DE-FI) Models, do not respond without first verifying their identity by promptly calling us directly at 937-416-1388 and we'll be happy to verify.

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Models Submission

Interested in modeling for one of our signature experiences? Complete this application and upload some recent pics. Images do not need to be professional and can be taken with a cellphone. There is no age, ethnic, race, height, size or gender restrictions, we celebrate beauty in all forms. All applications will be added to our database where designers will have access to view each submission. If a designer selects you, we will contact you with an invite to attend their casting call.

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The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund Board of Directors

Are you interested in helping aspiring, emerging, and established fashion professionals reach their next career goals? Apply now to join the Board of Directors for the 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Non-Profit The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund. We just need a few pieces of information.

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Judging Panel

So, you're interested in joining our judging panel? We just need a few pieces of information. The designer selection will be judged by an expert, independent panel, carefully selected and vetted to ensure no conflicts of interests. Judges are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for the purpose of judging. Our panel of judges will carefully review each submission against the provided judging criteria. Scores are collated, then combined. The results will be challenged and discussed with (DE-FI) leadership to ensure full transparency.

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Sewing Team

We are seeking experienced sewists and tailors to support our designers work. This is a contract position, pay will vary; benefits are not included. Requirements: Must have experience in using a sewing machine (industrial sewing machine experience is a plus), patterns, garment construction, fabrics and sewing terminology. Required experience: 2 + years of sewing.

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Speaker Application

We're looking for dynamic speakers from diverse disciplines in business, fashion, technology and innovation to be a part of our Speaker Series.

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Teach Sewing

We are seeking experienced Sewing Instructors for teaching opportunities with the Dayton Fashion Week Designer Incubator and The Cincinnati Fashion Incubator. This is a contract position, pay will vary based on class(es) that are taught and number of students taught; benefits are not included. Requirements: Must have experience in using a sewing machine (industrial sewing machine experience is a plus), patterns, garment construction, fabrics and sewing terminology. Required education: High school or equivalent. Required experience: 2 + years of sewing, Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with diverse students, is a plus.

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