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    • Home
    • About
      • Our Why
      • Mission and Vision
      • Impact & Audience
      • Alumni Success
      • Annual Reports
      • The Story Behind (DE-FI)
      • Meet The Team
      • Testimonials & Reviews
      • Contact Us
    • The House
      • House of (DE-FI)ance
      • Membership
    • Programs
      • Farm to Fashion
      • STEM Atelier
      • Workforce Development
      • The Garment District
      • The Fashion Incubator
      • Youth Fashion Incubator
      • Model Incubator
      • Threads Boutiques
      • Fashion Design School
    • Events
      • Upcoming (DE-FI) Events
      • The Fashion Calendar
      • Fashion Week
      • The Signature Experience
      • Invitation Requests
      • FAQ
    • Press
      • (DE-FI)ance Magazine
      • Press Room
      • Newsletter
      • Blog
      • Videos
    • Engage
      • Ways to Get Involved
      • Become A Partner
      • Our Strategic Partners
      • Fashion Directory
      • Vetted Industry Resources
      • The Art of (DE-FI)ance
      • Style Boss Honors
      • The (DE-FI) Guild Honors
      • (DE-FI) Gives Back
(DE-FI) Global INC
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Why
    • Mission and Vision
    • Impact & Audience
    • Alumni Success
    • Annual Reports
    • The Story Behind (DE-FI)
    • Meet The Team
    • Testimonials & Reviews
    • Contact Us
  • The House
    • House of (DE-FI)ance
    • Membership
  • Programs
    • Farm to Fashion
    • STEM Atelier
    • Workforce Development
    • The Garment District
    • The Fashion Incubator
    • Youth Fashion Incubator
    • Model Incubator
    • Threads Boutiques
    • Fashion Design School
  • Events
    • Upcoming (DE-FI) Events
    • The Fashion Calendar
    • Fashion Week
    • The Signature Experience
    • Invitation Requests
    • FAQ
  • Press
    • (DE-FI)ance Magazine
    • Press Room
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • Videos
  • Engage
    • Ways to Get Involved
    • Become A Partner
    • Our Strategic Partners
    • Fashion Directory
    • Vetted Industry Resources
    • The Art of (DE-FI)ance
    • Style Boss Honors
    • The (DE-FI) Guild Honors
    • (DE-FI) Gives Back

Vetted National Fashion Resources You Can Trust

About Our Vetted Fashion Resources Supporting Dayton, Cincinnati, Midwest & National Fashion

(DE-FI)'s Owner and Director Caressa L. Brown, who brings over 30  years of hard-won industry experience, (DE-FI) is rooted in transparency, truth, and transformation. From exposing industry scams to building trusted talent pipelines and reshaping regional economies, Caressa has done the work, and now, she’s making sure the next generation doesn’t have to start from scratch.


In a world full of noise and transactional platforms, we’ve created  something different: A curated network of verified, high-impact fashion  resources and collaborators, designed to help you bypass gatekeeping, eliminate guesswork, and move with intention.


In a crowded industry, clarity matters. The (DE-FI) Vetted Industry Resources page gathers trusted tools, organizations, and partners for designers, models, makers, and brands rooted in Dayton, Cincinnati, the Midwest and nationally. From advocacy groups and fabric sourcing to media outlets and business consulting, these verified resources help you navigate industry challenges, streamline production, and grow your fashion business with confidence. 

Fashion Advocacy Resources

The Fabric Act

The FABRIC Act introduces groundbreaking workplace protections and manufacturing incentives designed to position the U.S. as a global leader in responsible and innovative apparel production. By supporting  ethical practices and strengthening the domestic garment industry, the FABRIC Act empowers manufacturers, protects workers, and promot

The FABRIC Act introduces groundbreaking workplace protections and manufacturing incentives designed to position the U.S. as a global leader in responsible and innovative apparel production. By supporting  ethical practices and strengthening the domestic garment industry, the FABRIC Act empowers manufacturers, protects workers, and promotes  sustainable growth in fashion, ensuring a thriving future for U.S.-based  apparel. 

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The Model Alliance

 The Model Alliance champions fair treatment, equal opportunity, and rights for fashion workers worldwide. 

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Remake World

Remake World

Remake unites communities to tackle fashion's inequities, advocating for  fair pay, climate justice, and sustainability for garment workers  worldwide 

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Fashion Organization Resources

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Inc

The (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association of America's foremost fashion and accessory designers.


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Kansas City Fashion Week

A nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and  international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of  premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned  stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their  collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.  

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Las Vegas Fashion Council

A not for profit organization aimed at improving the Las Vegas Fashion market through the efforts of the fashion industry. 

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Art Hearts Fashion

Art Hearts Fashion is the leading platform dedicated to bringing innovative designers and artists to the forefront of fashion week.  


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Fashion Brand and Business Consulting Resources

CURRENT•LY™ Global Inc.

Work with entrepreneurs, corporations, and brands across industries,  including: fashion, entertainment, jewelry, and lifestyle to create  unforgettable experiences. Together, we elevate brand awareness using  creativity, innovation, and strategy. We make brands more purpose-driven, intriguing, consistent, and enigmatic.

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The Assembly Line Co.

Whether a brand is starting up or starting over, they can lean on our  combined three decades as industry experts and reputation for nurturing  transformative growth. Our catalog of services for branding, managing  product development, and launch logistics define our organization.  Clients will experience a tale of elevated support with their fairy  godmothers at ASSEMBLY LINE. 


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V. Mora

 If you’re ready to bring your fashion dreams to life then you’ve hit the  jackpot. V.Mora is your one-stop-shop for all of your development,  production, and launching needs.  

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Fructify Consulting

We discover & pull weeds that choke the productivity out of your business. 

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Textiles & Fabric Resources

The Studio at Innisfree

The Sourcing District: Interfacing & Muslins

The Studio at Innisfree

Specializing in natural color raw fleeces, rovings, and handspun yarns from our Shetland sheep

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The Sourcing District

The Sourcing District: Interfacing & Muslins

The Studio at Innisfree

The Sourcing  District is today's preeminent sales agency for fashion fabrics and  garment construction necessities.  Are you a start-up?  We are for you!   Also, a valuable supplier of all types of knits, elastics, muslin,  linings of all kinds and so much more.  Looking for sustainable or made  in the USA options?  We can assist. 

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The Sourcing  District is today's preeminent sales agency for fashion fabrics and  garment construction necessities.  Are you a start-up?  We are for you!   Also, a valuable supplier of all types of knits, elastics, muslin,  linings of all kinds and so much more.  Looking for sustainable or made  in the USA options?  We can assist. 

Price Range:  $1.50 to $30.00 a yd. 

MOQ:  5 yds to 25 yds depending on the vendor. Most suppliers ship in one days.  All stock is shipped from North American FOB points.


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The Sourcing District: Interfacing & Muslins

The Sourcing District: Interfacing & Muslins

The Sourcing District: Interfacing & Muslins

Our designs are a blend of traditional and modern styles, reflecting the timeless elegance of classic fashion while incorporating contemporary trends. We use high-quality fabrics and skilled craftsmanship to create clothing that is both comfortable and stylish, allowing our customers to express their individuality with confidence.

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Sewing Instructors and Micro-Manufacturing Resources

Sew Valley

 Sew Valley is a sustainably focused garment factory,  sample room and incubator space. As a non-profit organization, we  provide the guidance, collaboration,  connections, space, services, and equipment that brands or individuals need to bring their design to market.  

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Accredited Fashion Design School Resources

Edessa School of Fashion

Edessa prepares its students for successful careers in the design  industry and serves as a leader in the growing Midwest market through  innovation, business partnerships, and community support. 


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Designers, Seamstresses, and Alterations, Resources

Other by IMI

Sandra "Imi" Bowden earned her BFA in Fashion Design and is a fashion designer, pattern maker, artist, and home stager. After outgrowing her home business in 2023, Sandra opened a studio and boutique,  Other by Imi @otherbyimi  in downtown Fairborn. Other by Imi offers shoes, clothes, styling, art, alterations, custom design services, and

Sandra "Imi" Bowden earned her BFA in Fashion Design and is a fashion designer, pattern maker, artist, and home stager. After outgrowing her home business in 2023, Sandra opened a studio and boutique,  Other by Imi @otherbyimi  in downtown Fairborn. Other by Imi offers shoes, clothes, styling, art, alterations, custom design services, and home staging and is open Wednesday through Saturday 12p-5pm. 

Other by Imi is constantly growing and expanding, and is booked months in advance with alterations and mends, staging homes for sale, cataloguing inventory ie shoes, clothes and accessories for sale, pattern design/custom clothing, website, marketing/social media networking/presence, tradeshows/fairs, annual parties, window displays, sidewalk sales, fashion shows, and the list goes on.  


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Aceani Michelle Brands

Aceani Michelle Brands focuses on exploring the balance between experimental and practical design. Standing at the intersection of art and fashion. 

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Coral Marie

Coral Marie

Coral Marie is a sustainable lifestyle brand imbued with practical minimalist beauty.

A consciously handcrafted slow fashion collection & custom  clothier; on a mission to balance aesthetics with function in order to  create strong design that is crafted responsibly while also developing  meaningful relationships through community support.   

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Kelp Rabbit

Coral Marie

Where creativity and uniqueness intertwine. I'm Lindsey Reed, the artist behind Kelp Rabbit “Handmade goods for the emotional soul”. 

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Social Media and Marketing Strategist Resources

Society Peach

Brings a decade of experience to craft compelling social media strategies,  influencer campaigns, brand assets, content creation, social media  management, and provide personalized coaching for growth online.  .


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Jasmine Olaore



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Photography Resources

Pride Photography

Cloverstorm Photography

Cloverstorm Photography

We,  at Pride Photography, have many decades of professional experiences. We  provide high-quality images and excellent custom service. We are  located on the northside of Indianapolis, IN and can provide in-studio  or on-location photography services. We have provided in-person  photography services nationally and internationally with a 

We,  at Pride Photography, have many decades of professional experiences. We  provide high-quality images and excellent custom service. We are  located on the northside of Indianapolis, IN and can provide in-studio  or on-location photography services. We have provided in-person  photography services nationally and internationally with a team of up to  4 photographers.

Phone #: 317-225-2983
Email: lennywhite70@yahoo.com
Location: 4550 Allisonville Rd 
                Indianapolis, IN 4605
Services: Corporate, Modeling and acting headshots. $45.00 1st pose $25 each                              additional pose.
                Event Photography $95-$125/hr 2hr min.
                 Fashion Show coverage -Stills   $100 per designer  segment. average                                10 looks/designer.
                 Family Portraits - Portrait Packages $45 - $85

Lenny White / Pride Photography 4550 Allisonville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.225.2983 Cell 317.562.1057 Studio lenny_pridephotography@yahoo.com


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Cloverstorm Photography

Cloverstorm Photography

Cloverstorm Photography

John Flynn's love of photography began when he first picked up a camera at 10 years old. Since then, he's been a devotee of photographs and the things used to make them.


When working with human subjects, his goal isn’t to make someone look perfect, but to make them look like themselves on a great day. When a photographer focuses so much on

John Flynn's love of photography began when he first picked up a camera at 10 years old. Since then, he's been a devotee of photographs and the things used to make them.


When working with human subjects, his goal isn’t to make someone look perfect, but to make them look like themselves on a great day. When a photographer focuses so much on making someone fit the societal standards of perfection, they rob that person of their character. Your image is his focus, and the soul of that image is personality and character.


The Owner of Clover Storm Photography, John is an experienced manager with a demonstrated history working in the retail brick and mortar and e-commerce industries. Skilled in photography, Microsoft Office Suite, Advertising, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite. John is probably best known for his internationally recognized photography work in the pageant and competitive dance circuits. 

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Fashion Week of Cincinnati...You're on Deck!

The inaugural Fashion Week of Cincinnati is here and we’re doing things differently. This isn’t a traditional runway-heavy fashion week. This is the foundational year that's taking a bold, unorthodox step toward amplifying Cincinnati’s incredible fashion talent and laying the groundwork for what’s to come.

We’re building bridges, elevating voices, and weaving together the fabric of the industry one designer, collaboration, and one moment at a time.

Invitation requests are now open. Space is limited, and this is where it all begins.

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