• THE FASHION COORDINATES: Your Roadmap to the Fashion Industry


    There is no single road into the fashion industry. Presented by (DE-FI) Global INC™, The Fashion Coordinates is a hands-on fashion education and professional development program designed to help emerging talent identify where they are, where they want to go, and what they need to build to get there. From fashion careers, design, textiles, illustration, sewing, and garment construction to portfolio development, professional presentation, fashion education, entrepreneurship, and the business of fashion, participants will strengthen their skills, develop their body of work, and gain a clearer understanding of their next step. Whether you're just beginning, preparing for college or fashion school, building a portfolio, or looking to advance professionally, different starting points require different routes.

    Offered in Dayton and Cincinnati, The Fashion Coordinates includes small-group Adult Learner sections on Wednesdays or Fridays from 6:00–7:30 PM, a comprehensive last-Saturday-of-the-month option from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, and youth programming through A Generation of (DE-FI)ance™ Jr. and Sr., with after-school and separate Saturday options. Space is intentionally limited, and submitting an Invitation Request does not guarantee placement. Instead, it helps us understand your coordinates: what you're interested in, what you've already learned, what you want to develop, and, most importantly, where you're trying to go.

  • PROGRAM COST

    The Fashion Coordinates | January 13–March 31, 2027

    Program tuition is $75 per month or $200 when paid in full.

    We believe financial circumstances should not prevent someone from accessing fashion education and development opportunities. No participant will be turned away solely because of an inability to pay. Financial assistance is available based on need and available resources.

    Invitation Request Information

    Please complete the following information to help us understand your coordinates and interests. All information is confidential and used solely for placement and program development purposes.

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  • Financial Assistance

  • We understand that financial circumstances vary. Your response will not negatively impact consideration of your Invitation Request.
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  • Are there any accommodations or additional support that would help you fully participate in The Fashion Coordinates? This may include accessibility, learning, communication, mobility, scheduling, dietary, or other needs.
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