The Headlining Fashion Experience
The Randy Gary Collection and MJOCHELE to Headline Dayton Fashion Week
The Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator (DE-FI) LLC is extending (6) invitations to fashion designers to participate in the Headlining Runway Experience for Dayton Fashion Week which is scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2019. We are also inviting (6) fashion designers to participate in the Opening Act, also taking place on Friday, December 13.. While DFW is open to other producers to host their own #FashionExperience, the Headlining event will be produced by (DE-FI) mirroring that of New York Fashion Week. Having 6 seasons working behind the the scenes with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Unlike other regional Fashion Weeks, Fashion Designers who have been invite to participate in the (DE-FI) produced Headlining Fashion Experience will have the runway, audience, and venue to themselves for at least an hour. Meaning, unlike other regional fashion events, there will not be another designer showing 10 minutes after you. Invited Fashion Designers will have the opportunity to:
- Mix and mingle with your guest
- Build a rapport
- Take orders
- Transfer to the Fashion Village
- Have an opportunity to make a profit from ticket sales
- Meet with Boutique Owners who will be in attendance as buyers
One of our goals is to give each designer a 30 minutes pre-show event with VIP guest, boutique owners and etc... to share the story of your line give a sneak peek of what they can expect. You'll have total creative control of hair, makeup, music, looks, seating, and you will be able to host your own casting call for models. We are providing the venue, hair and makeup team, support and will help facilitate your casting call.
There are only a few spots left for our Headlining Fashion Experience, once these spots are filled there will be no additional spots open. Request your invitation HERE. The deadline is October 31, 2019.
Participate in Dayton Fashion Week
Dayton Fashion Week is calling on Fashion Designers and producers that are transforming the industry to be a part of our all inclusive week long celebration of all things fashion! Mark your calendars for December 11th-14th,2019.
Headlining Designers
The Randy Gary Collection
"Big Fish in a Small Pond! The time has come, Randy Gary has gotten an opportunity to introduce himself to the Midwest. Come experience fashion from his perspective and take a glance into his glamorous world as he presents his first collection in 5 years."
Designer Randy Gary answered the fashion call back in 2012 after a visit with his nursing school counselor. “After seeing the remaining number of science classes I had, I knew it was time to pursue my love for fashion”. “Fashion has always been a part of my life, I have always enjoyed the beauty of it and it is something that has always been intriguing to me, I’ve been sewing for about 7 years now.”
On Friday, December 13, 2019, Gary will be showcasing the Randy Gary Collection during the Headlining (DE-FI) produced fashion experience at Dayton Fashion Week. (DE-FI) is a volunteer community Think Tank providing access for emerging designers, aspiring models, sewers, and textile makers in the fashion industry. The event will be held in Dayton, Ohio at the Main Event Center at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
As a featured designer alongside other various designers from the area, the new Midwest-based talent will be showing his first collections in years: The Monroe Gary collection. “Fashion show attendees can expect to be impressed with my designs. They can expect to see wearable statement pieces, with over the top elements … exotic prints, trains, ruffles, sparkle, just pure drama”.
The Monroe Gary collection will be inspired by the designer himself and his take on fashion and how he views it. This time around he’s venturing into the ready-to-wear category, but staying true to his over the top aesthetic. This collection will truly showcase fashion from his perspective.
Model Casting Call
On Friday, October 11, 2019,6p-9p The Randy Gary Collection will host an Open Casting Calls for Models for their Dayton Fashion Week Runway Experience at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery located at 12 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH 45402
This casting call is opened to female models ages 13 and better! Models under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. All models MUST wear form fitting attire; there are NO height or size restrictions!
All models MUST wear or bring with them a pair of 4" heels to walk in during the casting process. All models must also bring with them (1) Head Shot and (1) full body shot. Images do not need to be professional and an be taken with a cell phone and printed off at a local pharmacy.
****PLEASE NOTE: Models are being cast for the Dayton Fashion Week Headlining Experience scheduled to take place on Friday, December 13.
Opportunities for models to receive monetary compensation are available via ticket sales.
Please send all inquiries to info@daytonemergingfashionincubator.com
MJOCHELE by Mellissa Miller
About MJOCHELE
MJochele's Creative Director (Mellissa) was raised in an Amish/Mennonite community, learning to sew, embroider, quilt, & pattern-make at an early age. Although she has since moved away from that lifestyle, she has carried over some of the elements of clean lines, and avoiding waste, into MJochele, while also giving her designs their own modern flair.
MJOCHELE has been founded on principles of celebrating diversity & inclusivity, encouraging ethical practices, with social enterprise & positive community impact at the very heart of operations. As MJOCHELE expands, operations will remain within the US & utilize local designers, seamstresses/tailors, and needle-workers.
One of MJOCHELE’s social enterprise initiatives include providing training & work for women from within marginalized areas, such as immigrants who may otherwise not be able to find work despite their amazing talents, and women escaping human trafficking situations. Other initiatives include giving back a portion of proceeds to charity, & volunteer work within our company and community.
At MJOCHELE, we believe that every person carries the essence of haute couture within them; that every person has unique requirements, qualities and tastes; and that every person deserves luxury clothing that feels like it was designed just for them.
Whether you choose from our ready-to-wear clothing lines, or indulge with our custom department, our goal is to mirror your inner essence in the