Membership to the House of (DE-FI)ance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience is by Invitation Only. 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.
Since 2013, (DE-FI) has worked to foster and empower individuals seeking a career in fashion regardless of their demographics by providing grassroots educational, entrepreneurial, and artistic opportunities. For over 10 years, we've consistently dedicated our time and resources into developing an inclusive and supportive community that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving. Membership to the House of (DE-FI)ance provides a passport to a vibrant community where your passion for fashion and community building is celebrated and your individuality takes center stage.
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Membership Eligibility
Membership to the House of (DE-FI)ance is NOT just for aspiring and emerging designers, it's also for aspiring, emerging, and established photographers, models, business professionals, makeup artists, pattern makers, stylists, illustrators, videographers, fashion show producers, writers, sewists, tailors, bespoke, textile makers, and more who are being intentional about their professional development and proactive about developing the needed connections.
We are creating the leading and most effective business of fashion networking experience in the country for the fashion community. By becoming a member of the House of (DE-FI)ance you are helping to bring the who's who of present and future fashion professionals together in one place.
Why Become A Member?
Our members are the key to the enrichment of fashion talent from around the country through the business of fashion via economic growth, the creation and strengthening of a brick and mortar garment district, education, community outreach, and fashion retail opportunities.
Membership Process
Due to the high profile resources that we have established relationships with, our members must be properly vetted to optimize the membership experience and keep our legacy of advancing careers in fashion going strong.
All potential members must complete an Invitation Request and be interviewed by our selection panel. Once your membership has been approved, we will send you a link to pay your annual membership dues and complete your customizable profile on our members only fashion directory, and begin networking with like-minded individuals.
Expected Membership Outcomes:
Every member of the House of (DE-FI)ance will receive a customizable profile page via our online directory where they will be able to share the details of their work, provide details of how fellow members can get involved, connect with those who align with your vision and goals, reach to clients, receive exclusive access to (DE-FI) produced experiences, and so much more!
Access, team/brand building, and networking are the keys to success for both the designers in our incubators and our members. All are needed as a part of the process. Membership to the House of (DE-FI)ance revises and broadens the mission of (DE-FI) Global INC by developing new and consistent programming that reflects the next level of growth and service needed for local and regional fashion, design, textile, retail, and creative communities.
Whether you're looking to network, learn, or simply immerse yourself in the world of fashion, the business of fashion, or community outreach, this membership is your key to unlocking a wealth of opportunities and connections.
Are you ready to become a part of one of the newest economic engines in Southwest Ohio and reap the benefits? Request Your Invitation today!
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