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About Our School
Mission
The School of Fashion and Design envisions a dynamic community where students can manifest their creative style, pioneer new design innovations, and influence the world of fashion.
Vision
To educate and inspire students to explore their academic and creative potential through the lens of fashion and design. We leverage the design process across the curriculum and afford students space to imagine, problem solve, and collaborate in preparation for future success.
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Our School in the News
Newark School of Fashion & Design students pose with the Rutgers Raider. Top row, from left, Zy’mirah McDaniel, Khaye Robertson, Angelina Armijos and Daisy Fair. Bottom row, from left, Amanda Silva, Maria Colodetti, and Ayesha Jawneh. Photo by Tamara Fleming Top row, from left, Ayesha Jawneh, Angelina Armijos, Maria Colodetti, Amanda Silva, Daisy Fair, Interim […]
Halsey Street is more fashionable than usual, thanks to the Newark School of Fashion & Design (NSFD)’s faculty and students. Three prom dresses featured in the school’s reality series, Newark Fashion Forward, are now on display at 41 Halsey Street’s storefront window. Newark Fashion Forward, a show in which three teams of student designers compete […]
The Newark Board of Education played a significant role in the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) exhibit by highlighting the creative talents of students from various schools across the District. The exhibit served as a platform for students to express themselves artistically while demonstrating how arts education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. This […]

