Thank You to Our Midwest Fashion Strategic Collaborators

 ArtsBridge (Dayton) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by Edward A. Dixon that empowers underserved communities through art, education, and creative enrichment by donating supplies to schools, organizing exhibitions, and championing youth arts engagement in Dayton. 

Audio Etc. (Centerville/Dayton) brings four decades of excellence in home and commercial audio‑visual solutions, crafting fully integrated smart theater, automation, and networking systems that elevate everyday spaces and community venues with precision and style. 

Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub (Cincinnati, OH): A trailblazing nonprofit that diverts over 1.5 million pounds of materials annually from landfills, this one-stop center champions sustainability, DIY creativity, and community-driven stewardship through recycling and reuse initiatives.

CloverStorm Photography (Beavercreek, OH) – A talented Dayton-based photographer specializing in commercial, event, pageant, portrait, dance, and cheer work with a reputation for calm professionalism, quick editing turnaround, and award-winning imagery . 

Columbus Fashion Alliance (Columbus, OH)

Uniting designers, educators, retailers, and industry professionals to strengthen Columbus’s fashion market through collaboration, mentorship, and visibility.

Community STEAM Academy of Xenia (Xenia, OH)

Blending STEAM education with creative arts to empower students through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and design innovation rooted in community values.

CURRENT•LY™ Global, Inc. (New York City, NY)

A global creative consultancy that ignites conversations, builds communities, and elevates brands across fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, jewelry, and sports.

(DE-FI)antly Caressa (Dayton, OH)  A personal creative brand and platform for Caressa L. Brown, celebrating her work as a trailblazing fashion incubator founder and industry disruptor. 

DonDaDa Collective (Dayton, OH)  

A collaborative collective supporting emerging fashion talent through curated pop-ups, showcases, and immersive creative events.

Edessa School of Fashion (Milwaukee, WI)

A cutting-edge fashion education program poised to bring foundational design training and innovation-focused curriculum to Dayton’s next generation of fashion professionals.

Edward A. Dixon Gallery (Dayton, OH)

A vibrant downtown gallery dedicated to making art accessible, showcasing international and local artists, and fostering community through public and private exhibitions  .

Hocking College’s Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising Program (Nelsonville, OH)

Training the next wave of industry professionals with a focus on design innovation, retail strategy, and real-world business application.

Jefferson Township Local School District (Dayton, OH) serves students in Dayton’s eastern Montgomery County neighborhood, offering K‑12 education, extracurriculars, and growing academic opportunities. Governed by an elected board, the district supports community engagement, cultivates diverse student interests, and lays the foundation for lifelong success. 

Midwest Apparel Creative Center (Cincinnati, OH)

A regional resource hub offering design, merchandising, and production support, fueling the growth of independent fashion brands in the Midwest.

MOORE*A Beauty (Dayton, OH/Nashville, TN)

A locally based vegan and toxic free beauty brand specializing in inclusive, high-quality hair and skincare essentials designed for diverse consumer needs.

Montgomery County Commissioners, (Montgomery County, Ohio)

Montgomery County is the fifth‑largest county in Ohio with over 535,000 residents centered in Dayton. As a trusted public agency, the County offers comprehensive services, from job and family support and voting administration to environmental initiatives and emergency response, working to enhance quality of life and spurring progress across the Miami Valley.

Other by Imi (Fairborn, OH)

A boutique retail and design studio offering curated fashion collections and custom creative services to elevate personal style and local artisans.

Rust Belt Fibershed (Cleveland, OH)

Cultivating a soil-to-soil textile infrastructure within 250 miles of Cleveland by connecting fiber producers, natural dyers, artisans, and consumers  .

Sew Valley (Cincinnati, OH)

A nonprofit garment factory and sample room offering sustainable, small-batch apparel production, education, and incubation space for emerging brands  .

The Ohio Hemp Company (New Carlisle, OH)

A pioneering agricultural producer spearheading on-farm hemp fiber and grain research in Ohio, now supplying materials for bioplastics and sustainable textiles  .

The Ohio State University Science in Human Ecology Fashion and Retail Studies (Columbus, OH)

Educating future fashion professionals with hands-on design, research, consumer insight, and product development training in an academic environment.

The Studio at Innisfree (Pleasant Hill, OH) – A certified organic farm nestled on nearly 200 acres of southwest Ohio countryside, The Studio raises chickens, goats, and a flock of naturally colored Shetland sheep. Each spring, the sheep are sheared and their wool is cleaned, spun, and hand-dyed into roving, yarn, and wearable items. This vertically integrated farm-to-fiber process celebrates sustainable agriculture, supports local artisans, and brings regional wool creations full circle, from pasture to finished product.