Fashion begins in the soil.
Farm to Fashion™ is a hands-on educational initiative from (DE-FI) Global INC™ and is administered through Dayton Fashion Week™ and Fashion Week of Cincinnati™.
Farm to Fashion™ explores the journey from land → fiber → textile → design through agriculture, sustainability, textile science, and creative practice.
Participants will engage in a series of indoor and outdoor activities across Dayton and Cincinnati, including workshops, field-based learning, and hands-on exploration of the hidden origins of fashion and materials, including natural fibers, botanical dyes, textile science, and garment creation.
Farm to Fashion™ is offered through two tracks:
A Generation of (DE-FI)ance™ Track
Youth (Grades 4–12)
Community Track
Adults
Please complete this Invitation Request Form so we can better understand your interest, support needs, and track placement.
Important to note:
- This is an invitation request, not automatic acceptance.
- Some activities may take place outdoors and may involve walking, natural materials, food-related learning, and travel between Dayton and Cincinnati.
- We are committed to creating a learning environment that is as safe, inclusive, and accessible as possible.
- All communication for Farm to Fashion™ will be sent via email. Please check your email and spam/junk folders regularly so you don’t miss important program updates, schedule changes, or location information.
Schedule Notice
Below is the current schedule for the Spring and Summer Build Out 2026. Participants should review the full schedule before submitting an invitation request to ensure they are able to participate.
Workshops may take place in both Dayton and Cincinnati and may include indoor and outdoor activities depending on the session.
Final details, locations, and reminders will be communicated via email.
The Spring Build Out 2026
April 25
The Seed: Where Fashion Begins
May 2
The Edible Runway
May 9
Petals & Pigments
May 16
From Soil to Style
May 30
Nature’s Color Lab
June 6
The Fabric Formula – STEM Atelier Day 1
June 7
The Fabric Formula – STEM Atelier Textile Lab Day 2
June 13
The Urban Harvest Experience
June 20
The Wild Fiber Expedition
June 27
The Fiber Vault
The Summer Build Out 2026
July 11
Fiber to Fabric
July 18
The Machine Awakens
July 25
The Pattern Code
August 8
The Maker’s Studio
August 15
The Designer’s Lab
August 22
The Final Stitch