Robert di Mauro is a multimedia personality recognized for his insights and commentary on lifestyle, culture, design + consumer behavior. www.robertdimauro.com

I created The Industry Partnership Program to build a significant bridge between the business world and the High School of Fashion Industries, providing priceless opportunities for the Students and essential career development for the Faculty. To date, IPP Partners include Allegri, Saks, Macy’s, Kleinfeld, Li & Fung, Keds, Geneva Watch Group for Kenneth Cole and BCBG, Vanilla Star and Mandee, covering design, merchandising, marketing and trend. The Program has since been cited as a role model for Career and Technical Education with a special recognition by the Department of Education. I have dedicated the founding of the Industry Partnership Program to the memory of my father, Thomas Gaetano Di Mauro, who attended the High School of Fashion Industries many years ago, then known as the Central High School of Needle Trades.www.thefashionlist.com/inrecognition-robert-di-mauro http://www.fashionnewslive.com/2011/12/05/robert-di-mauro-at-2012-mercedes-benz-fashion-week http://www.ny1.com/content/news/fashion_week_spring_2015_collection/214943/kleinfeld-bridal-challenge-winner-plans-own-line-at-age-18/ http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/blog.cfm?postid=1296&posttitle=High-School-of-Fashion-Industries-Students-Shine-in-2014-Bridal-Challenge http://bridalguide.com/blogs/from-dianes-desk/wedding-dresses-designed-by-high-school-studentshttp://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/from-dianes-desk/bride-of-the-future-design-competition http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lD041YUmGgQ http://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/bridal-buzz/couture-wedding-dresses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3LDrUElFvQ&feature=relmfuhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMmYmusnxVw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1kgXPDq1oQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dULhnCQLODk#t=202http://guestofaguest.com/galleries/2010/10/join-saks-allegri-and-michelle-alves-to-celebrate-high-school-of-fashion-industries/