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"Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie...
Introducing Designer Awutiu Akol Founder of Gozi Studios
About Awutiu
Awutiu Akol is a fashion design and retail merchandising student at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. She has a passion for creating unique and expressive clothing that celebrates the beauty and diversity of women. Her brand Gozi Studios is a fashion line that embodies the essence of the alluring woman. Awutiu Akol’s mission as a designer is
to create eccentric garments that reflect her muses’ personality and style, and inspire unwavering confidence in their identity. She draws her inspiration from music, art, and pop culture, as well as her own life experiences growing up as a South Sudanese immigrant in
Dayton, Ohio.
Gozi Studios designs are playful, experimental, and effortlessly-edgy,
blending masculine and feminine silhouettes, textures, and prints. Her love for the art of wearable identity has inspired her to begin the steps of pursuing her lifelong dreams of building a brand, and a fruitful career in the fashion industry. That is why Awutiu Akol is honored and grateful to be given the opportunity to showcase her brand at Dayton Fashion Week.
Awutiu's Passion:
I am passionate about creativity and art, I also am passionate about education and providing opportunities to underfunded communities that center around creative careers.
Awutiu's Goals within the Fashion Industry:
My first goal in the fashion industry is to establish my own line and clothes and become my own brand owner, because I enjoy clothing and the art form of fashion which is the main reasoning of me pursuing a career in it. My second goal is to become a designer for a brand and eventually
become a creative director after establishing my style identity.
Awutiu's Support System:
My support system is my mother, friends,(DE-FI)'s Owner/Director Caressa L. Brown, and my professors Coral Wedel and Jo Miller.
Awutiu's Dream Job in Fashion:
My dream job would be a Shoe Designer for Nike.
Introducing Designer Danielle Simpson Founder of D.O.D.I.
About Danielle
Danielle Simpson, also known as D.O.D.I., is an aspiring fashion designer out of Dayton, Ohio. Known for her keen eye for edgy luxury style. Incorporating her love of music and fashion, helps her create emotion evoking experiences and designs. She lends her expertise to her company Dayton Denim and Design and her line Thrash by D.O.D.I., to contribute and apply valuable content and knowledge learned through the (DE-FI) Global Inc network.
Designing her dreams one stitch at a time.Thrash is an edgy, high-quality, moderately priced, luxury fashion experience. She is showcasing her freshman line Thrash by D.O.D.I. , this year for Dayton Fashion Week. A professional in the fashion world, with over 10 years of industry, and designing experience, she is always looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible in fashion. To definitively align the undeniable connection between Hip Hop and High Fashion, She delved into the minds of creatives.
She’s tasked with understanding how to translate sound into color, and movement into fabric and to create the most inspired collections in the industry. Her strengths are painting ensembles, to reflect familiar sounds, and vibrations. Celebrating the colors, fabrics of boldness, resilience, and the mutability of the Culture. Her fashion superpower is hearing the pulse of the people and translating that. Welcome to her world. Elevate your expression of self. She believes the most luxurious experiences are the ones we curate for ourselves.
Danielle's Passion:
To take the lessons learned through fashion and Hip Hop and seamlessly merging the two elements
Danielle's Goals within the Fashion Industry:
To finally seamlessly merge fashion design with Hip Hop music and culture and expression
Danielle's Support System:
- Ariane Cook
- Anthony Turner
- Caressa Brown
- Charlotte Simpson
- Shelle Lewis
Danielle's Dream Job in Fashion:
Being Hip Hop’s official luxury fashion brand, and designing and advising for industry clients.
Introducing Thrash by D.O.D.I.
Welcome to (DE-FI) Global INC
Thrash by D.O.D.I.'s Brand Story
“The most luxurious experiences are the ones that we create for ourselves.” ~Thrash by D.O.D.I.
Thrash by D.O.D.I. was founded on the spirit of Hip Hop Culture and its remarkable influence on evolutionary style. The Culture, the most iconic and inspiring being, that is created, curated, and colored all on its own.
In 2003, when we first conceived the idea of Thrash by D.O.D.I., the availability of the most sought-after designs was only available to those with access. So, our mission is to connect individuals with unique personal design and clothing services that bring access to the people and to definitively align the undeniable connection between Hip Hop and high fashion.
We delved into the minds of creatives and are tasked with understanding how to translate sound into color, and movement into fabric to create the most inspired collections in the industry.
We are dedicated to creating high quality, edgy, trendy, and classic fashion elements, that stay in sync with the vibes of the time for a seamless transition for you to make your mark.
Thrash by D.O.D.I.'s Mission
Dedicated to connecting individuals with uniquely personal experiences and clothing services
Thrash by D.O.D.I.'s Core Values
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Openness
- Simplicity
- Drive
- Ownership
Thrash by D.O.D.I.'s Brand Culture
- Professional and efficient
- Trendy with classic elements
- Edgy
- Inspired by Hip Hop Culture
What Sets Thrash by D.O.D.I.'s Apart from their Competition?
My brand is dedicated to creating quality fashion forward looks that are in sync with trending fashion, and a classic esthetic.
What Problem is Thrash by D.O.D.I.'s trying to solve?
I am trying to bring the luxury of the Culture closer to the consumer who actually creates it.