High School Of Fashion Industries

At Career Day, students met Julia Chesky, a New York City–based photographer and multi-hyphenate creative. With experience as Art Director at Women Model Management and Creative Director at IMG Models, Julia has collaborated with brands like Nars Cosmetics, Alexander McQueen, and Samsung. She shared how photography, creative strategy, and fashion expertise combine to build communities and connect with Millennials and Gen Z, inspiring students to explore careers in visual storytelling and creative industries.
#CareerDay #Photography #CreativeCareers #FashionIndustry #VisualStorytelling #StudentInspiration

At Career Day, students connected with Lili Chu, a womenswear designer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in NYC and LA. She shared insights from working with top brands like Michael Kors, DKNY, and AGOLDE, as well as her current work as a design consultant and freelance illustrator.

#CareerDay #FashionDesign #Womenswear #CreativeCareers #StudentInspiration #DesignEducation

Career Day is just getting started at HSFI. A huge thank you to all of our guest speakers and to our senior business classes, FLY NY and RÊVE & Co., for leading and organizing this event. Career Day gives students the opportunity to build connections, expand their networks, and discover new pathways for their future.

#CareerDay #HSFI #StudentSuccess #Networking #FutureLeaders #CareerReadiness #NextGeneration #Opportunities #FLYNY #RÊVEandCo

Our presenters, Janel, Kevin, and Kimberly from the marketing team at YouTube, shared insight into the fast-paced world of digital strategy and audience engagement. From analyzing Gen Z consumer behavior to developing short-form content and supporting creator outreach, their work highlights the power of blending data with creativity. Students gained a real insight into how innovation drives connection and explores careers in digital marketing.

#CareerDay #HSFI #YouTube #DigitalMarketing #GenZMarketing #ContentStrategy #StudentOpportunities #FutureInMedia

Jaleesa Kirk, a Brooklyn-based creative strategist, turns big ideas into unforgettable experiences for brands such as Facebook, LVMH, and the White House. From multi-million-dollar budgets to bridging culture and community, she shows how creativity and boldness build a career you love. Thank you for speaking with our students!

#CreativeStrategy #EventPro #Marketing #CultureMeetsBusiness #CareerInspiration #BoldMoves

Nihal H. and Claudio C. showcased the world of product development at Nike, highlighting how creativity, testing, and collaboration bring iconic footwear and sports projects to life. Students learned how passion and persistence can open doors for them in global design and innovation.
#CareerDay #NikeCareers #ProductDevelopment #FootwearInnovation #SportsIndustry #StudentInspiration

At Career Day, students met the founder of WheredUGetThatHat?, Renzo Diaz, who turned a passion for expressive headwear into a full-scale business. He shared how creativity, social connection, and persistence transformed a bedroom hobby into a thriving venture where celebrities like Bad Bunny, J. Balvin, and our own NYC Mayor Mamdani were seen wearing his hats.

#CareerDay #Entrepreneurship #CreativeCareers #SmallBusiness #StudentInspiration #MakerCulture

Dance break 💖💖

Interior window featuring a hanging hotair balloon, Washington Square Park Arch, a water fountain, a lot of diy, and small hand colored flags are delicately added to the animal’s hands representing diversity and NYC

Mr.Jimenez 9th grade, Foundations of Tech, students work on creating their own businesses in groups.

Future Careers in Focus: Freshmen Visit Co-op Tech!

Six of our motivated freshmen recently traveled to the Co-op Tech Upper East Side campus for an immersive look at post-secondary career pathways. Having partnered with this program for the past two years, we continue to find it an incredibly resourceful way for students to see hands-on vocational training in action.

Our students explored a wide range of industries, including Culinary, Cosmetology, Barbering, Construction, Automotive, Graphic Design, and Movie Production. A highlight of the trip was a guest presentation by a professional Movie Producer, where our students gained insider knowledge about the film industry. They also had the inspiring opportunity to connect with a former HSFI graduate currently at Co-op Tech. The students explored Co-op Tech as a post-secondary options exploration activity.

This week in Physics -- 🔌✨
from building series circuits to mastering the complexity of parallel wiring, these young scientists are getting hands-on with the laws of physics. It’s one thing to read about current and resistance—it’s another to see the bulbs light up!

Latin Groove back to business with new members and new dance routines. @hsfi_latingroovedanceteam

Some more fun in the Lab Squad.
Science Rules!!!

The students in Ms. Bayer's Geometry class worked in teams to construct pyramid mobiles. This helped students visualize the cross sections and areas of those cross sections!

Check out our bulletin board on the 9th floor near staircase C!

Students from the So FLY Step team during there break time :)

Fashion Draping & Patternmaking

11th grade draping & pattern making students turn their bodice pattern into a creative jacket with and without a Manderin collar