At (DE-FI) Global INC, there’s ALWAYS something remarkable in motion—and ALWAYS a way for you to be part of it. Explore below to discover unique opportunities to engage with our exclusive and experiential fashion experiences.
We curate each experience with precision, crafting intimate, invitation-only gatherings to ensure that emerging talent with a true passion for fashion isn’t overshadowed by casual attendees. Access to our experiences are extended only to those invited, allowing us to foster a community of dedicated, aspiring professionals and creatives.
That said, we embrace all facets of the fashion world. Whether you’re a curious onlooker or a devoted supporter, your enthusiasm still matters. Depending on the vision for each experience, limited access may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Request your invitation below and step into a world where fashion is more than entertainment—it’s a movement.
The official launch party of Dayton Fashion Week takes place January 15th-18th, 2025 and includes the following experiences:
Jan. 15 Fashion, Mission, and Mingle
Jan. 16 A Taste of (DE-FI)ance
Jan. 17 Brain Dayton
Jan. 18 (DE-FI)ance Magazine Photoshoot & Mixer
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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(DE-FI) the Norm. Join the Elite. A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance is your exclusive pass to disrupt the fashion scene, January 15-18, 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.