About US
what we're about
We are a collective of creatives, passionate about the fashion industry in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to support the creation and growth of creatives and fashion based business through multiple facets. First, we look to educate our members and the community with skills that add value to their brands and increase their knowledge as a professional. We are constructing facilities that house industrial-grade equipment, such as sewing machines, sergers, DTG, fabric etc., with which our members have access in order to build a business without the overhead of this incredibly useful but expensive equipment. We will coach our members and community on how to go from conception to production and all the areas in between. Lastly, we look to create opportunities to connect artists with retail professionals and find opportunities that are mutually beneficial.
In Columbus, fashion is our business as we are one of the top cities in the nation equipped with the means and opportunity with which to grow a fashion based business. We have record numbers of production houses, distribution centers and retail headquarters which allows a new and emerging brand to have their desired resources at the end of their street. CFA is so excited to help move fashion forward and enhance the culture of Columbus into one that fosters and supports emerging artists and brands.
OUR foundational PILLARS
We are founded on for key pillars: LEARN, MAKE, INNOVATE, EXPERIENCE. Through these pillars, we seek to educate, facilitate & coach our members and those we come in contact with industry leading knowledge and information.
learn
Education is invaluable and we believe that the learning never stops. We seek to provide learning experiences throughout all that we offer from courses to trainings on how to use equipment to networking events and seminars.
make
This pivotal part of any process requires attention and dedication to ensure that the product delivered is at its best. With our production lab and CFA HQ, we seek to support the physical creating-space needs of Columbus creatives.
innovate
Innovation can be defined in many different ways yet all with the same conclusion- to reinvent or rethink the way in which things are done. Fashion is an industry that is constantly asking “What’s next?” in trends and style but we need to extend that question into all areas of the industry- from the creative side to the business side. That is exactly what this pillar is here to do- to push boundaries and ways of thinking.
experience
How we experience things has been rapidly changing from the shift in how retail is experienced to the high demand for safety precautions. Now more than ever, creating an experience for our consumers has become the key of a successful brand. We are dedicated to help our artists curate incredible fashion experiences for their audiences.
equal
opportunity
Columbus Fashion Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community including staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
We are a collective of creatives passionate about the fashion industry in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal, as a fashion based non-profit, is to support the creation and growth of creatives and fashion based business through multiple facets. If you would like to support the continuation of creative growth in Columbus please feel free to donate through Columbus Foundation’s Giving Store.
