Runway Show: Dare To Be – Regal Ballroom Bloom

This is a charity event raising funds that support progams for the Dayton Woman’s Club. Creating a space for talent to grow, build, and give back to our local community.

Dare to Be: Regal Ballroom Bloom is the debut runway experience by Dondada Collective, where storytelling, style, and self-expression bloom in full glory. Set within the historic walls of the Dayton Woman’s Club, this immersive fashion event invites guests to step into a space where fashion is reverent, radiant, and fantastically expressive.

Rooted in a vision of community-centered glamour, this evening uplifts emerging models, artists, and independent voices, with fashion as the stage for transformation.

👑 What to Expect

• A runway show by designer Haus of Oge, showcasing bold, cultural silhouettes and fiercely fantastical, vibrant, and regal fashion.
• A live panel with Victoria Elizabeth Henley, America’s Next Top Model finalist, sharing insights on building a career across fashion, media, and mentorship.
• A community conversation with Dayton Fashion Week / De-Fi Global, inviting the public into the future of Dayton fashion.
• Curated vendor activations featuring local businesses, makers, and creators.
• Delicious food and crafted drinks available for purchase to elevate your evening through the Daytons Woman’s Club.
• A silent auction with standout items and experiences, taking bids throughout the evening, supporting future DWC programs.

🛍️ Vendors + Food + Drinks

Explore a hand-picked marketplace of fashion-forward vendors and community creatives. Enjoy DWC food and drinks throughout the evening in between show segments and speaker sessions. Sip, eat, shop, and support.

🖤 Dress Code

Regal. Elevated. Fashion-Forward.Come dressed like the runway is yours. Whether vintage, bold, minimal, or dramatic — express yourself in style. This is not your average night out.

📣 Why It Matters

This is more than a fashion show — it’s a statement. Dare to Be: Regal Ballroom Bloom is the official launch of Dondada Collective, a creative house committed to championing underrepresented talent and creating high-style, heart-driven experiences. By centering community, storytelling, and fashion justice, this event lays the foundation for a new kind of runway in Dayton.