DEFI Models

05/28/2024

(DE-FI) does a lot! We incubat designers, we develop models, we have a boutique for independent designers, we have a magazine, we have brick and mortar spaces, and we're expanding! In order for us to communicate more effectively and to help our target audience find us, we are temporarily streamlining our social media presence. Check out where you can find us!

The next level is here!

01/18/2023

Have you checked out our 2023 Fashion Calandar yet? Be sure to check it out frequently as new events and upcoming opportunities will be added regularly.

10/28/2022

Have you ever dreamed of being a model? Now's your chance! DEFI Models is currently accepting online submissions.

(DE-FI) Models is a boutique modeling agency located in Dayton, OH dedicated to scouting, developing, booking, and placing models around the globe, making (DE-FI) Models the official Mother Agent to tomorrow's fashion stars.

For nearly a decade, (DE-FI) has been the premier fashion incubator in the U.S. having developed and launch the careers of over a thousand models who have gone on to walk in Fashion Weeks in Milan, New York, and Paris. They've appeared in campaigns for Micheal Kors, ASOS, When Smoke Clears. They’ve been profiled in InStyle and Vogue Magazines, and have appeared in national commercials, prime time tv, and film.

We celebrate beauty in all forms, apply today!

08/11/2022

Join our Southwest Ohio Fashion Industry Group on Facebook for details on a rare open invitation for models, photographers, and stylist to walk, photograph, and style for a designer showing during New York Fashion Week NYFW !

Dayton, Ohio

08/09/2022

We'd be nothing without our sister company the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator! While they won't be as visible as they formerly were, their new role in the (DE-FI) Family is just as relevant as ever! Check out all of the details!

The 2022-2023 season launches this September, are you ready? Dayton, OH

Last week we started breaking down all of the updates that we've made during our restructuring and realignment over the past 9 months! We received quite a few inquiries about the status of the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator . Yes, the OG of the fam is still very much present, still very much active, AND is still owned and directed by the same team. The Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator (DE-FI) simply operates outside of the day to day functions of the incubator.

Our 2022-2023 season kicks off in September! Dayton, Ohio

08/05/2022

As we are preparing for our next Open Call we're also excited about all of the amazing changes taking place within the (DE-FI) Family! Our parent company DEFI Global INC is breaking it all down!

We are breaking down all of the updates that we've been made during our restructuring and realignment over the past 9 months! The most notable change is the creation of (DE-FI) Global INC which took over the reigns of the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator as the parent "umbrella" company for the (DE-FI) Family!

Along with the creation of (DE-FI) Global INC came a refinement of our focus and streamlining of our processes to center around developing individuals with career interest in Fashion, Media, Talent, and Events.

Fun Facts: The INC is not short for incorporated! (DE-FI) Global INC is a Limited Liability Corporation. The INC in our name is an abbreviation for Incubator Networking Collective. So, yes, we are still very much an incubator, and our network of subsidiaries are working together collectively to help make your dreams come true in the fashion industry.

Our 2022-2023 season kicks off in September! Dayton, Ohio

07/14/2022

If you're looking for legitimate opportunities and information to advance your career in fashion be sure to join the Southwest Ohio Fashion Industry Group on Facebook and on Meetup!

Our 2022-2023 season launches this September, are you ready? Dayton, OH

06/22/2022

...and we're back! Now let's get you caught up on everything that we've been working on behind the scenes the past couple of months. On March 26th we signed our first models, Out of 40+ applicants that attended our first open call, 14 received call backs, 9 attended the contract review, and 7 were ready to sign. We signed 3 kids and 4 adult models during our . And we've been quietly working behind the scenes getting our models ready for bookings and placement. we'll be announcing our next open call soon.

03/13/2022

We'd like to thank all of the models who received callbacks from our Open Call a couple of weeks ago for coming out yesterday for the contract review. We read through the contract as a group, had a Q & A session, and they have over a week to make a decision on whether they will sign. Signing Day is March 26th during the 1 year anniversary celebration of The House of DEFIance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience .

02/25/2022

We want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out in the rain (winter weather advisory) on a week day for our very first Open Call! We had an amazing turnout from people all over the state! We saw some familiar faces, met some new ones, discovered a couple of true gems in the process who we can't wait to begin to develop! This was just the beginning because we'll be hosting another Open Call on Saturday, March 12th, 12p-2p and will begin hosting monthly model Open Calls on the last Saturday of each month! Friendly reminder, the Open Call for kids is tomorrow, an RSVP is required, no walk-ins will be permitted.

02/22/2022

We are just a few days away from the very first Open Call for DEFI Models ! (DE-FI) Global INC has always been committed to protecting the safety, personal information, images, and well-being of the models that we work with; we pride ourselves on our professionalism, transparency, and authenticity. It's imperative to advise models about unscrupulous people who prey on their ambition, please be aware that there are certain individuals who try to capitalize off of the work of others e.g. hanging out in the vicinity of another organizations Model Open Call hoping to scout models for their own needs. Please understand, that if these lurkers, imposters, and coattail riders were legit, they'd host their own Open Calls. Do NOT engage with these individuals, if fact if you are approached by anyone during our Open Call outside of The House of DEFIance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience please do not take any information from them and certainly do not give them your information. Contact Dayton Mall security or a member of management at The House of (DE-FI)ance ASAP.

02/17/2022

We're officially one week away from the very first Open Call for DEFI Models . Did you know that model alum from (DE-FI)'s Model Incubator have gone on to walk in Fashion Weeks in Milan, New York, LA, and Paris for designers such as Versace, Kayne West, Saint Jesus, Saral Zens and more? They've appeared in campaigns for Kohl's, Micheal Kors, ASOS, When Smoke Clears, Nike, GNC, Marc Jacobs, Nine West, and more. They’ve been profiled in InStyle, Harper's BAZAAR, and Vogue Magazines, and have appeared in national commercials, prime time tv, and film!

(DE-FI) Models is the Official Mother Agency of Tomorrow's Fashion Stars. Are you ready?

02/01/2022

We didn't forget about the kids! We'll hold an Open Call for Kids on Saturday, February 26th, 1p-8p. Open to kids ages 2-11, an RSVP is required, no walk-ins will be permitted. Space is limited, secure your spot today.

01/31/2022

Are you ready?

01/24/2022

We'd like to thank everyone who came out to our modified and socially distanced Open House earlier this month. We had an amazing mix of talented models, photographers, stylists, and designers in attendance and we are ready for the next phase. Save the date February 24th, 6p-8p.

01/07/2022

We've officially reached capacity for tonight's (DE-FI) Models Agency Open House & Info Session and the wait list has been activated. Should there be no-shows, only individuals on the wait list will be allowed entry into the event. Once the no-show seats are filled, no additional entry will be permitted. For those individuals who are on the wait list, we will schedule another session at a later date, those on the wait list who were unable to get in this evening will be given priority. Additional details coming soon.

01/03/2022

2022 is already off to an amazing start and our website is officially live, check it out now! We look forward to meeting you this Friday at 6p for our Open House & Info Session!

11/26/2021

11/09/2021