(DE-FI)ance Magazine (DEFImagazine)
(DE-FI)ance Magazine is an editorial platform providing opportunity for industry game-changers to Re(DE-FI)ne the future of indie fashion and design. A meticulously designed, award-winning, independent annual fashion, art, and lifestyle publication powered by (DE-FI).
Curated for a global-minded audience, (DE-FI)ance Magazine has sold in 13 different countries, was created to give a voice and exposure to emerging talent and has continued to grow in influence that reaches well beyond the Midwest region. Our style is confident and authoritative, yet conversational and at times controversial. Our voice is that of an insider—your trusted friend in the business as well as the outsider---the black sheep, who does not fall in line with others…you know, The “(DE-FI)ant one”.
We are the accessible voice and inspiration to the confident and creative woman who loves fashion but is not the stereotypical seditty, face giving snob. We are the still, non-attention seeking, quietest person in the room whose presence alone speaks volumes and intimidates others with an in your face boldness that doesn't need to be stated because it's already known. Our work is often dismissed and left out of the conversation, not because it lacks merit...we just threw out their rule book and did things our way. But rest assured, when we move...everyone pays attention, takes notes, and levels up.
Our readers are smart, strategic, hard-working, and considers herself more of a businesswoman than a fashionista. She can own any room that she walks into. She’s a mentor who is not afraid to share an embarrassing story about herself or her failures. She admits her mistakes and is able to handle the demands of her own with grace and a sense of humor. She's not interested in popularity or others opinions of her. She stands confidently and (DE-FI)antly knowing that she's overcome more obstacles and roadblocks than her critics will ever know. She finds and happiness in the little things, lessons in her failures, wisdom from her silence, power in her voice, and her success is driven by purpose not accolades or the desire to feel appreciated.
We are committed to elevating fashion, couture, style and fashion professionals from the Miami Valley area and across around the Midwest. (DE-FI)ance Magazine raises awareness of the world class talent in our region and offer opportunities to expand their market and client base. We are the "go to" publication for insiders as a networking tool, continuing education and platform to shine.
We focus on industry talent that hails from or operates in the Midwest and features diverse disciplines from designers, models, photographers, HMUAs, stylist, and more! Our readers are fashion insiders, business professionals and fashion supporters. Our brand recognition is growing exponentially.
