580 Calumet Ln, Dayton, OH 45417
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580 Calumet Ln, Dayton, OH 45417
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Upcoming (DE-FI) Events – Dayton, Cincinnati & Midwest
Discover (DE-FI) Experiences—Runway, Training, Networking & Community Across the Midwest
From exclusive invitation-only fashion experiences to community-driven forums and networking mixers, (DE-FI) Global INC curates events that connect talent, industry leaders, and fashion enthusiasts across Dayton and Cincinnati. Explore our calendar of runway showcases, workshops, and collaborative experiences designed to fuel creativity, support designers, and strengthen the Midwest’s fashion pipeline. Space is often limited, so secure your spot early many of our events reach capacity weeks in advance.
This is the official home for all (DE-FI) Global INC-hosted experiences from model calls, open houses, and boutique launches to runway shows, workshops, and community forums. Every event listed here is curated, produced, and executed directly by the (DE-FI) team.
This page is your go-to space for:
• Official (DE-FI) Fashion Week happenings
• Boutique and design house activations
• Workforce development trainings and info sessions
• Program launches (like STEM Atelier, Farm to Fashion, etc.)
• Designer incubator showcases
• Member-exclusive networking and educational events
If (DE-FI) is producing it this is where you’ll find it.
Save the Dates:
(DE-FI) Fashion Week
Date(s): September 16-20, 2025
Admission: By Invitation Only and Open to the Public
Date: Tuesday, September 16th
Time: 6p-9p
Event: Fiber Forum Presented by The Cincinnati Recycle & Reuse Hub
Admission: Invitation Only
The Fashion Experience: Fashion Meets Sustainability + Panel Discussions + Seminars
Date: Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 5p-7p
Event: The Midweek Mix Sewical Hour Present by Sew Valley
Admission: Open to the Public
The Fashion Experience: Casual Happy Hour + Sips & Bites + Facility Tours + Sustainable Local Manufacturing
Date: Thursday, September 18th
Time: 6p-7:30p
Event: The Art of (DE-FI)ance Fashion Fund: Boardroom Call
Admission: Registration Required
The Fashion Experience: Info Session + Board Relaunch + Learn Our History + Why Our Work Matters + Join Us at the Table
Date: Friday, September 19th
Time: 6p-8p
Event: Sampled: The Rack Drop Review
Admission: By Appointment Only
The Fashion Experience: Designer Samples + Curated Reviews + Boutique Placement
Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 10a-12p
Event: Signed & Sealed: (DE-FI) Model Incubator Orientation
Admission: By Invitation Only
The Fashion Experience: Contract Overview + Model Agreements + Tone-Setting for the Incubator
Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 2p-3:30p
Event: The Build: Garment District Info Session
Admission: Registration Required
The Fashion Experience: Limited Space + Workforce Development + Micro-Manufacturing + Sustainable Fashion Pipeline
Fashion Week of Cincinnati:
Date(s): November 5-8, 2025
Admission: By Invitation Only and Open to the Public
- Wednesday, November 5th: TBA
- Thursday, November 6th: TBA
- Friday, November 7th: TBA
- Saturday, November 8th: TBA
Please be sure to check back regularly for updates!
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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.