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(DE-FI) Seeking Input on Fashion Coworking Space

August 18, 2019 By Dayton937

Caressa Brown founded (DE-FI), the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator, six years ago with the goal of making Dayton the fashion capital of the Midwest.

Today, she is poised to open the region’s first multidisciplinary fashion coworking studio — and she wants your input.

“We’re shedding our grassroots structure and becoming more visible within the community,” Caressa said. “The multidisciplinary fashion coworking space will offer fashion professionals an affordable and unique workspace right here in Dayton — a fashion business hub created by and for the fashion community.”

(DE-FI) is holding a series of bi-weekly public meetings in the Dayton Metro Library Main Branch’s Conference Room 1B, to get community feedback on the general direction, business model, and logistics for the fashion coworking space. The current vision for it incorporates a design studio featuring design software, designated and roaming desks, designated and roaming offices, a visual art studio, a fashion studio, a makerspace, a micro-manufacturing/fabrication space, photography studio, sewing studio, conference room, production room, classroom space, networking space, and venue rental.

Participants in the Aug. 3 session will hear about the progress of the local fashion community and will work together in small groups to generate ideas for the character and amenities of the space that may be incorporated into the overall plan, Caressa said.

Follow-up meetings will be held at the Dayton Metro Library Main Branch on Aug. 31, 10a-12p, Conference Room 3A; & Sept. 14, 10a-12p, Conference Room 3A.

(DE-FI) currently operates a number of subsidiaries that work different angles to make Dayton a fashion center. Among them, The Gem City Sewing Company trains individuals to sew, prioritizing work with underserved communities; Dayton Garment & Textile District offers micro-manufacturing and an online registry of seamstresses, fabric makers, pattern makers, weavers, fabric dyers, beaders, embroiderers and vendors; & Dayton Threads, an online boutique, hopefully soon to be a brick and mortar shop, offers retail space for individual and emerging designers to sell their products.

(DE-FI) also runs Dayton Fashion Week, and holds workshops on topics ranging from combatting sexual harassment and trafficking to advocating legislators and establishing reporting hotlines to combat the predatory aspects of the fashion industry.

For more info, visit (DE-FI) online.

Style Encore Brings More

April 11, 2017 By Nikki Nett

This week is the Grand Opening of Style Encore

It’s going to be a busy week at Cross Pointe Center in Centerville! After a lot of planning and a TON of clothes-buying, the doors will finally open at Style Encore.

Style Encore is easily the best way to clean out your closet and find a new wardrobe all in one place. They buy and sell gently used women’s clothing and accessories.

Sure, that sounds nice, but you never know what you’re going to find, right? WRONG! I stopped in the other day and instantly fell in love with a pair of shoes I’m not going to tell you about because BACK OFF. But seriously, the walls are bursting with the brand names we all know and love. Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Gucci…the list is long and illustrious.

Not only do they have a huge variety out on the sales floor ready for their big day, but they have more inventory than you could imagine so they are able to put out NEW merch every day.

Buckle up, it’s going to be a big weekend – you aren’t going to want to miss any of this:

ALL DAY THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Register to win a BRAND NEW Kate Spade handbag & mini-pouch and receive an extra entry when you check in to Style Encore Centerville on Facebook
Get a free gift* when you spend $100+ plus get an extra entry for the BRAND NEW Kate Spade handbag
Tons of prizes throughout the day* Follow us on social media for updates
Post a pic with your great finds, tag Style Encore Centerville on Facebook or Instagram and be entered to win brand NEW handbags daily*
Use #stylestartsnow Thursday through Sunday to be entered to win the brand new Kate Spade bag in drawing Sunday

THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH | DOORS OPEN AT 10 AM

– Ribbon cutting event with Chamber of Commerce and elected officials at 8:30 am

– Local radio personality Gina Ferraro from 9-11am

– Treat yourself to refreshments – coffee & snacks

– First 20 guests in line receive a $20 gift card*

– EVERY guest in line by 9:45 am receives a discount coupon*

– Like us, check in with us on Facebook, spin the wheel and get your deal at checkout*

– 11:30 AM NEW Coach cross-body handbag giveaway**

– Treat yourself to sweet treats – candy bar & snacks

– 2:30 PM NEW Michael by Michael Kors handbag giveaway**

– Food, Fashion, and Fun 5-8 pm – Finger foods & prizes

– With every purchase, receive a coupon to use the next day & a $10 coupon to use in May*

FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH | DOORS OPEN AT 10 AM

– New inventory added daily!

– First 20 guests in line receive a $20 gift card*

– Treat yourself to sweet treats – coffee & snacks throughout the day

– Like us, check in with us on Facebook, spin the wheel and get your deal at checkout*

– 10-4 Spruce up your Spring look with make-up artist Joy Rentz

– 2:30 PM NEW Michael by Michael Kors handbag giveaway**

– 5-7 Cosmo Happy Hour – Free gift with purchase* & prizes!

– 6:45 PM NEW Kate Spade Wristlet giveaway**

– With every purchase, receive a coupon to use the next day & a $10 coupon to use in May*

SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH | DOORS OPEN AT 10 AM

– New inventory added daily!

– First 20 guests in line receive a mystery gift card ($5-$50)*

– Treat yourself to sweet treats – coffee & snacks throughout the day

– Like us, check in with us on Facebook, spin the wheel and get your deal at checkout*

– 10-3 Take a relaxation break with a chair massage from A Touch of Zen’s Oriana Adam

– 1:30 PM NEW Kate Spade handbag giveaway**

– 3:30 PM NEW Coach handbag giveaway**

– 5-7 PM Wine Tasting Happy Hour – Free gift with purchase* & prizes!

– 6:45 PM $50 Style Encore gift card giveaway**

– With every purchase, receive a coupon to use the next day & a $10 coupon to use in May*

SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH | DOORS OPEN AT 12 PM

– New inventory added daily!

– 11:30-1PM Mimosa Brunch

– Like us, check in with us on Facebook, spin the wheel and get your deal at checkout*

– First 20 people through the door get a gift*

– Easter Egg Hunt – Find an egg, win the prize inside*!

– 2:30 PM $50 Style Encore gift card giveaway**

– With every purchase, receive a $10 coupon to use in May*

– 5:30 PM Drawing for the BRAND NEW Kate Spade handbag & mini-pouch (Do NOT have to be present to win)

*While supplies last **Must be present to win

Lots of goodies, give-aways, and fun!

Get here early to have first pick of all the great gently used items that they have purchased. Jeans, tops, skirts, blazers, dresses, shoes, boots, jewelry, handbags, and much more – you name it, and they’ve bought it.

Style Encore is the preferred store of fashion conscious, spending savvy women. We buy and sell the latest styles and brands in gently used casual and business clothing, accessories and handbags all day, every day.

Mobile Boutique Makes Its Debut

April 13, 2016 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Owner Jacquie and her Mobile “Bon Voyage Boutique”

Dayton Most Metro has exclusive first scoop on a new mobile boutique that is ready for business.

“Bon Voyage Boutique” will bring Dayton’s first Airstream brand mobile shopping boutique to the masses. In recent years, mobile boutiques have become more popular. Owner Jacquie Powell has been obsessed with this concept for a while. She had searched and searched for the perfect mobile unit. Jacquie found the Airstream in August after searching all over Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana.

Ready for business

Then the work began. Her and her team gutted it down to the studs. While Jacquie did much of the work, she used local carpenter Ryan Spencer to transform into a the Airstream into a shop. Ashley Powell of Luken Interiors was in charge of design. Finally, Brett Walker from Asher’s Car Detail, has polished the “camper.” Jacquie told us there are many people to give credit to, that helped make her dream come true.

Bon Voyage Boutique will feature women’s fashions purchased in New York during fashion shows. From clothing and shoes, to jewelry and accessories, the selection will be fun and fashionable. Jacquie makes sure all the products are American made. She chose only to carry American made because as a retailer she feels it is her responsibility to provide ethically sourced and eco friendly fashion. Eventually, Bon Voyage Boutique would like to become a “fair trade company,” meaning their products are socially and environmentally sustainable. Jacquie’s goal is to spread awareness about the fashion industry and the effects it has globally.

Bon Voyage is currently booking private parties, also doing rallies and festivals in the Dayton/Cincinnati area.

BOOK YOUR EVENT by calling 937-422-6284 or visit Bon Voyage Boutique on Facebook HERE.

Gather with friends at the boutique for a private, fun wine party, or boost a fundraiser. What a great way to get “impossible to find” fashions from New York City. Keep your eyes out for Bon Voyage Boutique, rolling to a fashion party near you !