High School Of Fashion Industries

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Congratulations to Seniors Empi Mends and Carolina Vargas who had their work selected for the MoMa Teens In Residence show, Imagined Futures, which opened on March 7th.

This past fall, the MoMa Teens in Residence put out an open call for art work that fit the title of their curated show. Using their knowledge of one and two point perspective, Ms. Minsky’s Senior Portfolio Development class made work in response to the theme and many submitted their work for consideration. In addition to the selected student works, all submitted art was celebrated in a slideshow at the opening. Congratulations to the following students who had their work highlighted in the slideshow:

Emily Calliste

Carina Cano Maldonado

Jarlyn Gutierrez-Delarosa

Lizbeth Hernandez Guzman

Jewel Luong

Lei Marcano

Suri McDonald

Andrea Onofre

Mia Ramirez Munoz

Alan Romano

Ray Weir

Imagined Futures is on view in the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art until April 26, 2026.

The Student Lab Squad is back at it, keeping our science department ahead of the game! 🧬🛠️

Shoutout to this dedicated crew for their essential work behind the scenes with Mr. Rosenthal. From unboxing new equipment to troubleshooting gear for Biology, Earth & Space Science, Chemistry, Physics, and our electives, these students make sure every experiment is "go" for launch.

Before any lab starts, the Squad is there testing the tech and prepping the setups to ensure everything runs perfectly for our classes. Thanks for being the technical backbone of our hands-on learning! 🧪🚀

Spiraling the cube!

Students and parents in the Geometric Design class are working together on creating a spiral cube with modular origami to explore the properties of Platonic Solids.

Senior Art Students Celebrated at MoMa

Senior Art Students Celebrated at MoMa

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!!!