Retail Buyers

We  aim to build a forum where Fashion Designers, Bloggers,  Agents/Producers, and Retail Buyers can come together under one roof and  have the ability to network and Dayton Threads in conjunction with  our our sister company the House of (DE-FI)ance: A Fashion & Design Coworking Experience provides just that.

As a retail buyer you will have  access to all the designers and brands that are launching from the House of (DE-FI)ance, and /or that are sold at Dayton Threads, that are showcased during the 2021 Dayton Fashion Week scheduled for December 5th-11th, 2021 and Dayton Design Week.  Not only  will you find the newest emerging designers and best independent  designers,  you'll have the an exclusive opportunity to make deals and help the businesses and brand that are in the (DE-FI) Incubator grow during the very first Ohio Market Week  tentatively scheduled for March 25th-27th,2022 . Designers in the (DE-FI) Incubator will be retail ready  after a nearly year long intensive real time training modules. 

All Retail Buyers will have FREE access to all of the runway experiences during Dayton's Design and Fashion Week, as well as our brick and mortar showroom/boutique. You will also have opportunities to mingle with  all the headlining designers on top of having access to events of your choice. It is our goal to create a stress-free environment where you can  come and focus on what is important, growing your business with the  world’s best independent and emerging Designers. 

There are so many benefits to supporting Dayton Threads and as a Retail Buyer you will:

• Connect with designers by scheduling personal pre/post runway show and/or product launch presentations with each designer.
• Buy into collections with exclusive distribution
• Supplement existing assortments with fresh and innovative designs
• Have confidence in knowing designers are “retail ready”
• Cross promotions on social media with (DE-FI), it's subsidiaries, and designers
• Have your logo on our website 

Interested Buyers register below!