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(DE-FI) Global INC

"Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie...

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Welcome

From the architects of one of the most influential fashion organizations in the country, are you ready to experience first-hand the energy and magic of one of the world's most inclusive fashion experiences with an exclusive feel?

The Fashion Experience

It's More Than A Fashion Show...It's An Experience

With a different fashion show popping up every week that garners applause as models sashay up and down the runway, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype of lights, camera’s, and action BUT the fashion show is just the tip of the iceberg and only makes up 5% of the Fashion Industry, we bring you the other 95% too with immersive, educational, hands on opportunities to explore and launch your career in Fashion.
 

We celebrate beauty and talent in all forms and provide opportunities for aspiring models, designers, photographers, writers, producers and more regardless of ability, age, height, weight, size, gender identification, religion, ethnicity, or sexuality. We ensure that you are equipped with the tools, skills, resources, knowledge, access, and opportunities needed to achieve your dreams and goals in the fashion industry. 


In 2013 (DE-FI) coined the term "The Fashion Experience" a term that is now widely used to describe and promote events. Our signature experiences are unmatched and have inspired similar events both locally and nationwide. Learn more about our signature experiences below and request your invite today!  Check out a #SneakPeek of A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance and Dayton Fashion Week schedules HERE!
 


The (DE-FI) Signature Fashion Experience

Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. Fashion in the Mystic Garden

Fashion in the Mystic Garden

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

Est. 2013 

#FashionInTheMysticGarden


Taking place in the ancient and majestic setting of one of the Miami Valley’s hidden gems, Fashion in the Mystic Garden is the hottest fashion event of the summer and the place to see and be seen! Attendees will have the opportunity to mix, mingle, and network with some of the area’s top professionals, c

Est. 2013 

#FashionInTheMysticGarden


Taking place in the ancient and majestic setting of one of the Miami Valley’s hidden gems, Fashion in the Mystic Garden is the hottest fashion event of the summer and the place to see and be seen! Attendees will have the opportunity to mix, mingle, and network with some of the area’s top professionals, community leaders, and fashion lovers! The night also includes a fiercely unique runway presentation by designers who will be prepared to take special orders. Then we will dance the night away under the moonlight giving all attendees a night at the museum that they will never forget!! Be a witness.

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. A Taste of (DE-FI)ance.

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

Est.2014

#FashionMeetsFood #TasteTheRunway


Q. What happens when you take one of the hottest Chefs in Southwest Ohio and you team them up with the hottest fashion designers?

A.   Well, you’ll get a fashion meets food experience like no other!

Q.  So, what exactly is The Taste of (DE-FI)ance?

A.   Glad you asked because fashion has never looked 

Est.2014

#FashionMeetsFood #TasteTheRunway


Q. What happens when you take one of the hottest Chefs in Southwest Ohio and you team them up with the hottest fashion designers?

A.   Well, you’ll get a fashion meets food experience like no other!

Q.  So, what exactly is The Taste of (DE-FI)ance?

A.   Glad you asked because fashion has never looked or tasted so good–no  there won’t be any Lady Gaga inspired meat dresses making their way down  the runway! But The Taste of (DE-FI)ance is inspired by Italian Designer  and Chef Anna Marconi’s Taste of Runway.  We pair a skilled Chef up with fashion designers to create three course meals that not only compliment the origin of the fabric used in the designs but will also  draw on artistic skills by using only ingredients and colors that  reflects the design.  For example, if the main fabric in being used in a design is Silk, then chances are the Chef  will create a Chinese  inspired appetizer that looks just like the design on the runway.

Q.  What else will  The Taste of (DE-FI)ance feature?

A.   The Taste of (DE-FI)ance will also feature a Designer Trunk Show!  So come ready to shop till you drop by purchasing local designers clothing,  and then building your energy back up with some awesome food!

Q.  Are you ready to #TasteTheRunway?  

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. First Flight Now Fashion

First Flight Now Fashion

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

First Flight Now Fashion

Est. 2014

#FirstFlightNowFashion 


Come  dressed in your favorite vintage attire and help us celebrate the fusion of Dayton's innovations, aviation history and the emergence of our fashion community while benefitting The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund. 

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. The Stylish Mom Runway

The Stylish Mom Runway

A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food

First Flight Now Fashion

Est. 2014

#StylishMomRunway


Kick off the Mother's Day Weekend by giving some of the most deserving and inspirational Mothers from around Southwest Ohio, as they receive makeovers and strut their stuff on the runway.  Proceeds from the Stylish Mom Runway Show will go to the Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund.

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance

A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance

The 937 Street Style Festival

A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance

Est. 2014

#WeekendOfDefiance


We are bringing a fashion and beauty experience as only (DE-FI) can with a weekend full of supporting designers in our incubator, local businesses, community outreach initiatives, networking, education, fun, and the official countdown to  Dayton Fashion Week!  Join us for a curated evening of crawls, shopping, networking, giving, and of course fashion!  

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. Art, Wine, and Fashion

Art, Wine, and Fashion

The 937 Street Style Festival

A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance

Est. 2015

#ArtWineFashion


Designers from our incubator will  share their story and guide guest through creative exercises designed to help them tell their story via the painting process.  We'll have a chef on location that will work with guests individually to create a customized  entree based on their story and prepare a specialty entree o

Est. 2015

#ArtWineFashion


Designers from our incubator will  share their story and guide guest through creative exercises designed to help them tell their story via the painting process.  We'll have a chef on location that will work with guests individually to create a customized  entree based on their story and prepare a specialty entree on location, complete with a mini-runway presentation. Making this a Fashion Experience like no other!


Designers from our incubator will  share their story  and guide guest through creative exercises designed  to help them tell their story  via the painting process.  We'll have a chef on location that will work with guests individually to create a customized entree based on their story and prepare a specialty entree on location,  complete with a mini-runway presentation. Making this a Fashion  Experience like no other!


Due to both the intimate and intricate nature of this event, tickets for this experience are limited

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. (37 Street Style Festival

The 937 Street Style Festival

The 937 Street Style Festival

The 937 Street Style Festival

Est. 2015

#StreetStyle #937StreetStyle


The 937 Street Style Festival is your day to indulge in fun and fashionable moments  galore, including: 

  • Immersive photoshoots for (DE-FI)ance Magazines
  • The Style Boss Honorees
  • A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food
  • Live performances by local artist 
  • Cool sounds brought to you by (2) of the areas 

Est. 2015

#StreetStyle #937StreetStyle


The 937 Street Style Festival is your day to indulge in fun and fashionable moments  galore, including: 

  • Immersive photoshoots for (DE-FI)ance Magazines
  • The Style Boss Honorees
  • A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food
  • Live performances by local artist 
  • Cool sounds brought to you by (2) of the areas top DJ's during the Silent Disco
  • Live fashion shows featuring the best looks from the crowd 
  • Curated conversations with regional fashion professionals 
  • Interactive moments with influencers and impactors
  • Kids Zone loaded with exciting activities for our fashionable minis 
  • Instagrammable  moments 
  • Clothing Swap
  • The ultimate celebration of Community, Culture and Style! 
  • Interactive vendors
  • And more! 

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. (DE-FI) Fashion Week

(DE-FI) Fashion Week

The 937 Street Style Festival

The 937 Street Style Festival

Est. 2017

#DEFIFashionWeek


It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of lights, camera’s and action BUT the fashion show is just the tip of the iceberg and only makes up 5% of the Fashion Industry.  We're bringing you the other 95% and then some. This is the business side and we're (DE-FI)ing Fashion Week.

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. Fashion, Mission, Mingle

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

Est. 2019

#FashionMissionMingle


Get  ready to Answer the Call of  local grassroots organizations who are  putting in work to make the Miami Valley a better place to live!


Attendees can expect to participate in an immersive and engaging fashion based outreach experience that includes Collabetive Collabetation, Brain Dayton, mini-charcuterie b

Est. 2019

#FashionMissionMingle


Get  ready to Answer the Call of  local grassroots organizations who are  putting in work to make the Miami Valley a better place to live!


Attendees can expect to participate in an immersive and engaging fashion based outreach experience that includes Collabetive Collabetation, Brain Dayton, mini-charcuterie board party, Headlining Designers, Runway Showcase, silent disco,  networking, inspirational speakers, and more.

Request Your Invite
Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. Dayton Fashion Week

Dayton Fashion Week

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

 Est. 2019

#DFWByDEFI


Are you ready for a weekend full of supporting local small businesses, community outreach initiatives, networking, education, fun, and watching the designers from our incubator's careers take flight? 

 

Day 1: Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball Tournament

Day 2: Fashion Mission, Mingle

Day 3: Art, Wine, and Fashion.

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. Style Boss Honorees

The Style Boss Honorees

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

The Style Boss Honorees

Est. 2019

#StyleBoss


During the 937 Street Style Festival, we are celebrating Style Boss honorees succeeding in fashion, philanthropy, and business, while inspiring others to join the ride. Our guests will shop their closets, hear their stories, and leave empowered by their powerful pearls of wisdom. 20% of the sales will benefit The Art of (DE-FI)ance.

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects. Fashion Night Out

Fashion Night Out

Fashion, Mission, Mingle

The Style Boss Honorees

Est. 2019

#FashionNightOut


Join us for a curated evening of crawls, shopping, networking, giving, and of course fashion! 

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Dayton Fashion Week powered by (DE-FI) Global INC-CFDA Connects.Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball

Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball

Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball

Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball

Est. 2019

#Modelpalooza


Grab your squad and get ready to Bump, Set, and Spike!  This bracket-style competition will consist of models, designers,  photographers, retail businesses, media, fashionista(o)'s and more who  will form co-ed teams to compete against each other in a round robin  sand volleyball game.  

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Design House Power Hub

Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball

Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball

Est. 2019



Moment of Transparency, this image is not from one of our events.  It's from Saks Fifth Avenue's Talk of the Town Fashion Penthouse that (DE-FI) Owner/Director Caressa L. Brown (pictured) experienced while in NYC for Fashion Week in 2018.  The Talk of the Town Fashion Penthouse merged fashion, interior design, and retail into a u

Est. 2019



Moment of Transparency, this image is not from one of our events.  It's from Saks Fifth Avenue's Talk of the Town Fashion Penthouse that (DE-FI) Owner/Director Caressa L. Brown (pictured) experienced while in NYC for Fashion Week in 2018.  The Talk of the Town Fashion Penthouse merged fashion, interior design, and retail into a unique one of a kind fashion experience.


In 2020, our goals was to bring a similar experience to Dayton Fashion Week of course with a  signature (DE-FI) twist.  Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the week before fashion week, Ohio went into lockdown and we had to cancel our festivities.  However, our goal is to once again bring this experience to our 2024 Runway Showcases for Dayton Fashion Week and/or Fashion Week of Cincinnati.



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Dayton Fashion Week: The Shows

The Fashion Experience

Grab your squad, come dressed to slay, and let's show the Fashion World why the 937 is ready to take over as the Fashion Capital of the Midwest during the ultimate fashion and style fest of the year! Are you ready for A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance and The Dayton Fashion Week Runway Showcases?


The Dayton Fashion Week Designer Incubator 2023 Class Class officially kicks off on March 4, 2023 and  has 7 Stages:


Stage 1: Foundation Building, March 4th - June 1st, 2023

Stage 2: Team Building, June 2nd - August 30th, 2023

Stage 3:  Strategic Planning, August 31st- November 28th, 2023

Stage 4:  Behind The Seams, November 29th, 2023 - February 26th, 2024

Stage 5:  The Blitz, February 27th, 2024 - May 26th, 2024

Stage 6:  The Collections, May 27th, 2024 - July 13th, 2024

Stage 7:  Intro to CFDA Conencts, July 14, 2024 - Until


After completing the first 4 of 7 stages, the designers will pitch to headline the Dayton Fashion Week Runway Showcase during A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance which is tentatively scheduled March 22nd-24th, 2024.


A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance 


Festivities will kickoff on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 with the (DE-FI) Fashion Week Industry Tour!   

We are (DE-FI)ng Fashion Week and for the first time since March 2017, the (DE-FI) Fashion Week Experience is set to take flight again. Come tour the fashion industry and explore the various careers that it encompasses. With a different Fashion Show popping up every week that garners applause as models sashay up and down the runway, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype of lights, camera’s and action BUT the fashion show is just the tip of the iceberg and only makes up 5% of the Fashion Industry; Our Fashion Industry Tour is bringing you the other 95% too! 


Tour Stops Include:

  

Destination #1 Designers Workshop for Beginners Our first stop is designed for newbies to the world of Fashion who are looking to become designers or garment makers but don’t have the sewing skills needed for garment construction.  
 

Destination #2 Knits Only Sewing Our second stop takes your sewing skills to the next level in this introductory how-to’s of basic knit clothing construction, fitting, and a final project using an approved commercial pattern. 

 

Destination #3 The Fabric Fest. So, now you can sew and you have 20/20 vision focused on your line, but what do you know about other fabrics, better yet, do you know where they come from or how they are processed? Sounds like the perfect opportunity for some hands on action with a local sheep farmer who raises her sheep, processes the wool, spins, and knits it, and so much more!
 

Destination #4 The Model Bootcamp. Whether you are seeking modeling as a career or if it's just a hobby, this tour stop is for you! It takes more than a pretty face and a killer walk to become a part of our #FashionExperience. You have to be equipped with the skills to bring the designers vision to life! Dayton Fashion Week celebrates beauty in all forms, there are no height or size restrictions and is open to models ages 12 and better. 

  

Destination #5 The Writers Workshop. Journalistic, technical, persuasive, grant, and creative; the list goes on and on in terms of writing to support creative entrepreneurs and creative business needs! Which means the fashion industry needs writers from diverse disciplines to make things happen. Learn writing techniques to create narratives then spend time mixing, mingling, and interviewing the diverse talent that will be in attendance.

  

Destination #6 The Business of Fashion. So, the first 4 Destinations have been geared mostly towards the design aspect of fashion but did you know that the top 10 paying jobs in fashion pay between $64,516-$136,685 and deal more with the corporate side of the industry and makeup the other 95% of the fashion industry that is behind the scenes? The next stop on our Fashion Industry Tour is the Business of Fashion Seminar, hear from industry experts from both the corporate and creative sides. Hear designer pitches and learn about the various careers that you can lead in the fashion industry, even if you "don't do fashion" as well as learn about exciting new opportunities to launch your career with (DE-FI) Global INC and the Fashion Institute of Ohio. 


Destination #7 Pop Up Shop and Clothing Swap It’s time to purchase some souvenirs by supporting independent Designers during the Dayton Fashion Week Pop-Up Shop and Clothing Swap. Purchase samples, place a custom order directly from the designer at our Pop-Up Shop OR clean out that closet just to fill it back up again! 

 

Do you have any clothes or accessories that you absolutely love but just may not wear anymore? We certainly do and we're sure that you do too! Bring those gently used garments and accessories over to the Dayton Fashion Week Clothing Swap! SHOP FOR FREE…yes we said FREE. Participants can search through items dropped off by other fashionista’s and fashionisto’s to replace the items you are trading in. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local community outreach initiative. 

 

On Saturday, March 23rd, The 937 Street Style Festival is back!  This is your day to indulge in fun and fashionable moments a galore, including: 


  • Immersive photoshoots for (DE-FI)ance Magazines
  • The Style Boss Honorees
  • A Taste of (DE-FI)ance: Where Fashion Meets Food
  • Live performances by local artist 
  • Cool sounds brought to you by (2) of the area's top DJ's during the Silent Disco
  • Live fashion shows featuring the best looks from the crowd 
  • Curated conversations with regional fashion professionals 
  • Interactive moments with influencers 
  • Kids Zone loaded with exciting activities for our fashionable minis 
  • Instagrammable moments 
  • Clothing Swap
  • The ultimate celebration of Community, Culture and Style! 
  • Clothing Swap
  • Interactive vendors
  • Shoot Your Shot- Designer Pitches to join the 2024 Class of Designers 
  • and more!


On Sunday, March 24th, we'll close out A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance with an exclusive Business Club Brunch.


Dayton Fashion Week


Are you ready for a weekend full of supporting local small businesses, community outreach initiatives, networking, education, fun, and watching the designers from our incubator's careers take flight? Tentatively scheduled for July 12th-14th, 2024, Dayton Fashion Week kicks off with Modelpalooza Sand Volleyball Tournament!


Join us for a little fun competition networking experience as only (DE-FI) can produce!

We are bringing a media, retail, creatives, fashion, community outreach organizations and more together for a battle that will consists of a bracket-style round robin format where teams compete against one another ultimately resulting in a winner with bragging rights. Grab your squad or sign up by yourself for this coed sand volleyball experience! Registration opens up on March 31st, 2024.


On Saturday, July 13th, Fashion, Mission, Mingle returns.   Do you know of a grassroots effort that steps up in a major way or an empowering and community minded speaker for the 2022 Fashion, Mission, Mingle? (DE-FI) is looking for guest speakers and a local initiative to support as a part of this celebration.


Fashion, Mission & Mingle will feature presentations and a panel discussion with industry insiders. Believe us when we say, you don't want to miss this celebration. Have some experience to share and would like to join our panel, contact us at the email listed above.

  

This experience will also feature: 


** A Headlining Runway Experience 

** Panel Discussions 

** Speed Networking: here's your chance to connect with some of the areas established and up and coming fashion professionals and community leaders

** Fashion Plugs Have your 30 second elevator speech ready because this is your chance to plug your fashion business

** Community Outreach Plugs Have your 30 second elevator speech ready because this is your chance to plug your community outreach efforts 


Dayton Fashion Week closes out with Art, Wine, and Fashion where the headlining Designer shares the story of the inspiration behind their line and guide guest through creative exercises designed to help them tell their story via the painting process. We will also have a Chef on hand to help guest to create a customized entree based on their story and prepare a specialty entree on location, complete with a runway presentation. Making this a Fashion Experience like no other!


More details are coming soon.

By Invitation Only

Our 2023 season is shaping up to be one of our biggest seasons to date making it 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 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.  

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Calling All Models, Designers, and Boutique Owners!

On Saturday, April 29th, 2023 (DE-FI) Global INC will produce the Inaugural Dayton Woman's Club Fashion Show featuring Clothes That Work and benefiting The Artemis Center for Domestic Violence.

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