Author Archives: Rosa Isabel Chavez

give me fashion or give me death sydney schennel/18yo/new yorker/aspiring fashion designer, ready-to-wear and couture are my passion as you see between my unique transitionsi feel like this is my destiny because I’ve wanted this from such a young age, i know nothing else.. enjoy the show These are the words of Sydney Schennel. WithContinue reading “With a name like ‘Chanel’”

Carole Lee BergmanOctober 19, 1933 – November 19, 2016 The Carole Lee Bergman Scholarship for Excellence in Humanitarian Service will be awarded to a student who has distinguished themselves by meritorious direct “hands-on” participation in a humanitarian nature directed toward an individual or groups of individuals or organization. This first Annual Scholarship may be awarded at theContinue reading “Carole Lee”

Every June, millions of Americans celebrate the culture, struggles, and victories of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community during Pride month. These celebrations often culminate in a Pride parade. This year marks 50 years since the Christopher Street Liberation Day March on June 28, 1970 Christopher street is located in Chelsea, High School of Fashion Industries happens to be nestledContinue reading “Celebrating 50 Years of PRIDE”

Our past project has given us the opportunity to PAY IT FORWARD.. It may not be much, but we will do what we can to make a difference in a Graduates life.. Our city of New York has been affected by COVID-19 in a way that has allowed us to reflect on everything that neededContinue reading “Graduate Together gift…”

On March 16th, a roll of fabric was taken down from fashion design classroom 429 to the lobby of Fashion High, to hand over to LES Downtown‘s CEO Lisa Rosa after running an idea by her, ‘what do you think about making masks?‘ Our president knew Lisa would be ‘down for whatever’, because that’s theContinue reading “Our contribution to the Movement”

It seems as if every day is blending with every other day as we sit patiently and wait this ‘time out’. While some citizens continue to get up and go to work because they have no other recourse in NY, other citizens have taken to the #stayhome movement much more seriously than in other states.Continue reading “#makingmasks”

It almost always takes more than ONE person to make an effort happen, to bring an idea to life. Our initial goal is to awaken the potential within our high school students by giving them the opportunity to afford special items that can make their high school years memorable and your donations have done justContinue reading “Making Masks Happen – Ode to our ONES”

As the entire country rallies together to flatten the curve against the COVID-19 crisis, needs within the health care are increasing. Shortage of supplies needed to combat the rise of contagion is alarmingly real and in times like this, we must think outside the box. Just as in WWII times, when the products of someContinue reading “In the face of a pandemic – how ONE can help”

I have been blessed in my life. Even if I don’t have a lot, I have experienced a lot. I have always said that there is a reason and a purpose for every thing you do and everyone you meet in your life. When I had the opportunity to study abroad in college, I didn’tContinue reading “Studying Abroad”

We’ve accomplished so much since the last time you’ve been around. So many great souls have donated to our cause and we made ‘Michael’s’ dream come true. Michael is Kevin Harman and now a graduate of the High School of Fashion Industries, and on his way to college. He didn’t attend graduation because his firstContinue reading “Since you last saw us..”