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The force behind our mobilization and infrastructure.
Thank you to our Strategic Partners
Our strategic partners do more than fund our mission, many of our partners help advance it through collaboration, shared resources, and strategic alignment. Together, we’re building the future of fashion through intentional connections and bold innovation. Ready to collaborate, contribute, or invest?
Introducing Our 2025 Strategic Partners
Arts Bridge
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...
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 Recycling & Reuse Hub
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
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
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 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 Xenia
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.
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
(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
Edessa School of Design
DonDaDa Collective (Dayton, OH)
A collaborative collective supporting emerging fashion talent through curated pop-ups, showcases, and immersive creative events.
Edessa School of Design
Edessa School of Design
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
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 Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising
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 Twp. Local School District
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 and Creative Center
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
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, Ohio
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
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.
Royal Assistant Services
Royal Assistant Services offers virtual and in-person administrative support, and Royal Creations is a D.I.Y. arts and crafts business that brings creativity and custom designs to life.
Rustbelt Fibershed
The Ohio Hemp Company
Rustbelt Fibershed
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
The Ohio Hemp Company
Rustbelt Fibershed
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
The Ohio Hemp Company
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
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
The Studio at Innisfree
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.
The Fiber Forum's Trashion Show Applications Are Live!
Applications are now open for designers interested in showcasing their work in the Trashion Show during (DE-FI) Fashion Week’s Fiber Forum on September 16th in Strategic Partnership with the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub. If you're ready to turn trash into couture, submit your application by August 30.