Many U.S.-based designers looking to create a name for themselves in the fashion industry may believe their only option is to move to New York or Los Angeles. However, Columbus, Ohio—known for its inclusive and supportive creative community—is home to the third largest concentration of fashion designers in the U.S. This city offers a surprisingly robust fashion hub within the affordability and charm of the Midwest.
Established years ago as a perfect test market due to how closely its demographics mirrored the rest of the country, many retail companies chose to settle there. As a result, large retail outlets such as Express, Abercrombie & Fitch
ANF,
DSW, owned by Designer Brands Inc.
DBI,
and L Brands anchor the market in Columbus, making jobs in fashion obtainable. In addition, with a large community of…
