At (DE-FI) Global INC, there’s always something extraordinary in motion—and always a way for you to be part of it.
Explore below to discover unique opportunities to engage with our exclusive, experiential fashion events that re(DE-FI)ne the industry standard.
Our experiences are meticulously curated, offering intimate, invitation-only gatherings designed to amplify emerging talent and foster a community of driven professionals and creatives. By prioritizing passion over spectacle, we ensure that genuine talent and ambition are never overshadowed.
While our core audience is comprised of those seeking meaningful careers in fashion, we also value the enthusiasm of curious onlookers and devoted supporters. Depending on the vision for each event, a limited number of tickets may be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure inclusivity without compromising our mission.
Request your invitation below and step into a world where fashion transcends entertainment—it becomes a movement.
Our goal is clear: to nurture a space where aspiring and emerging talent thrive, unimpeded by the distractions of casual entertainment. For this reason, the majority of our experiences this season are invite-only, with tickets available solely to those personally invited.
Discover a community that celebrates creativity, ambition, and innovation. Be part of the movement.
(DE-FI) Global INC's Invitation Request
The official launch party of Dayton Fashion Week takes place March 20-23, 2025 and includes the following experiences:
March 20: Re-Grand Opening of The House of (DE-FI)ance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience
March 21: Brain Dayton
March 22: (DE-FI)ance Magazine Photoshoot & Fashion, Mission, Mingle: Answering The Call in Support of Arts Bridge
March 23: A Taste of (DE-FI)ance and Brain Dayton featuring Thrash by D.O.D.I. by Danielle Simpson
Do you have what it takes to rip the runway at a (DE-FI) Produced Experience? Complete this application and upload some recent pics. Images do not need to be professional and can be taken with a cellphone. There are 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.
It's imperative that we are very intentional with our members. Our goal is to ensure that aspiring, emerging, and established talent who are genuinely interested in seeking a career in fashion are not lost amongst those seeking membership for entertainment.
Become a (DE-FI) product tester and tell us what you think during our designers product development. Your feedback as a product tester will provide our designers with valuable insights to improve and innovate their design range.
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.
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 technology, 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!
A Generation of (DE-FI)ance is empowering our youth to channel their creative energies into a fashion business and career with our Creative Youth Exploratory Bootcamp ages 6-12 and the That's Sew Prom Experience ages 13-17.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.
(DE-FI) the Norm. Join the Elite. A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance is your exclusive pass to disrupt the regional fashion scene, March 20-23, 2025. This isn’t for everyone—it’s for the visionaries, the innovators, the rule-breakers. Tickets are limited. Request your invitation now to claim your place in the movement.